The top brass at Australia’s second-largest casino has handed in his resignation, taking “responsibility” as investigations into whether the group should retain its casino licence continue.

The scrutiny could not have come at a worse time for Crown and The Star, given the two are currently exploring the possibility of a merger.

Along with the latest and greatest from the hospitality space, this week’s hotel wrap has made us a lot hungrier than usual (read until the end to find out why).