Rivals raise stakes in bidding for Australia's Crown Resorts

Investors welcome news of merger offer from Star Entertainment

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Of Crown Resorts' three major casino properties, only the Crown Melbourne is currently open for betting. © Reuters

PRASHANT MEHRA, Contributing writer

SYDNEY -- A bidding war over Australian casino operator Crown Resorts heated up further on Monday with U.S. private equity group Blackstone raising its offer while domestic rival Star Entertainment Group jumped into the fray with its own proposal.

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