The conclusion of the investigation comes as PBL and Hong Kong-based Melco wait for Macau regulators to award them the last remaining casino licence in the gaming haven — a move expected as early as next month. The Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation began investigating Stanley Ho's role in the joint venture in March last year. Mr Ho, whose alleged Triad links have troubled gambling regulators, stood down as Melco International chairman and was replaced by his son, Laurence Ho, after the VCGR began its checks.