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'High risk': The Star's $167m credit to money launderer

The scale of The Star casino's enabling of billions of dollars in risky transactions, including from at least one money launderer, has been exposed in court.

AAP · Jun 5, 2025

Macau's top gambling boss Alvin Chau sentenced to 18 years in prison over illegal syndicate

The founder of Macau's once-biggest casino junket organiser, who was banned from entering Australia, is sentenced to 18 years in jail and ordered to pay back over $1 billion.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023

Macao jails Suncity founder 18 years over illegal gambling

The founder of Macao’s once-biggest casino junket organizer has been sentenced to 18 years in jail after being convicted of operating illegal gaming activities, running a criminal organization and other charges

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

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Macau court sentences junket mogul to 18 years in jail - TVB

A local court sentenced a top Macau gambling boss to 18 years in prison after he was found guilty of charges including enabling illegal gaming, Hong Kong broadcaster TVB reported on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

Macau gambling boss denies illegal gambling, criminal syndicate allegations

A well-known Macau gambling boss in China's special administrative region of Macau denied charges including enabling illegal gaming, running a criminal syndicate and money laundering at the start of his trial on Monday.

Reuters · Sep 19, 2022

Ex-Macau junket boss to appear in court on illegal gambling, crime syndicate charges

Former Macau junket tycoon Alvin Chau is set to appear in court in the world's biggest gambling hub on Friday, to face more than 200 charges including illegal gambling activities, running a criminal syndicate, money laundering and fraud.

Reuters · Sep 2, 2022

Queensland government endorsed Star casino stake for Hong Kong company with Chinese Triad links

An ABC investigation reveals the links between a company with a major stake in Australia's most expensive casino venture and notorious organised crime figures in Hong Kong and Macau.

ABC News · Aug 21, 2022

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Star lawyer denies 'watering down' report

A Star Entertainment lawyer has denied watering down concerns about The Star Sydney's dealings with a Macau junket operator allegedly linked to organised crime.

AAP · Apr 11, 2022

Star wars: how the NSW casino inquiry claimed a CEO

Critics say allegations against Star casino aired at gaming inquiry reflect a deeper malaise afflicting corporate Australia

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2022

'Risky' high roller played $2b at Star

An inquiry into whether The Star is fit to retain its Sydney casino licence has been told a high roller deemed risky turned over more than $2 billion in play.

AAP · Mar 31, 2022

Macau used to be China's 'good kid', but as Beijing turns on its gambling industry, everything might change

For decades, Macau has pledged its loyalty to Beijing in exchange for a longer leash and a steady influx of cashed-up gamblers. But the dramatic arrest of a high-flying casino owner leaves many wondering what lies in this port city's future.

ABC News · Jan 21, 2022

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