Opened in 1994, Crown Casino was Melbourne's first legal casino, a major achievement in the their-of-then Premier Jeff Kennett with a sprawling, multi-purpose venue with acres of poker machines and gambling tables.

It has numerous restaurants catering for all budgets, from the casual food court to fine dining heavy hitters such as Cecconi's as well as Neil Perry's Spice Temple and Rockpool. It also has the famed Palladium ballroom which can seat 1500 and hosted the Logies for many years as well as the full scale, cosily appointed Palms at Crown concert venue.

Since its opening, Crown Casino has become a marquis destination for Melbourne residents and visitors alike, catering for a wide range of entertainment options and widely frequented by many.