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Jack Gramenz

Star's ex-chief shown door after preparations for 'war'

The former head of the beleagured Star casino admits he overreacted about a regulator's moves. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

Emotions got the better of Star Entertainment's boss when treating a desktop notification as a sign the hobbled gaming giant should "ready for war", he concedes.

Robbie Cooke says he knew he was not invited to a January meeting that the casino's independent manager planned with three law firms about the future of Star's lucrative Sydney licence.

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