Crown hopeful it has turned the corner

Crown has posted another first-half loss but thinks it's probably turned the corner. (AAP)

Gaming group Crown Resorts, which is set to be taken over by a US private equity firm under a near $9 billion deal, has extended its interim losses.

It's posted a net loss of $196 million for the six months ended December 31, compared to a loss of $121 million in the previous corresponding period.