Star's resigned staff to shoulder blame Star's legal team has told an inquiry into whether it should keep its Sydney casino licence the senior managers responsible for some scandals have resigned. AAP · Jun 14, 2022
Star claims it's fit to hold casino licence in Sydney despite 'significant failings' Star admits it had "significant deficiencies and failings" as a casino operator but it should keep its gaming licence for its Sydney casino as the managers involved in misconduct have all stepped down. ABC News · Jun 14, 2022
The Star 'presently suitable' for licence Closing submissions from the legal team representing Star Entertainment have started at an inquiry into whether The Star Sydney is fit to hold a casino licence. AAP · Jun 14, 2022
Qld govt to probe Star's casino licence Star Entertainment will be the subject of another probe as Queensland announces an independent review into the casino operator's suitability to hold a licence. AAP · Jun 13, 2022
Independent review announced into Star Entertainment's casino licences in Queensland An independent probe will look into Star Entertainment's suitability to continue holding casino licences in Queensland after allegations of fraudulent activity at its venues in New South Wales. ABC News · Jun 13, 2022
'Deep' cultural problems at Star: lawyer Management failings on a credit card scheme at The Star Sydney stemmed from deep cultural problems among the senior executive, an inquiry has been told. AAP · May 31, 2022
Star asked to give evidence at Qld inquiry A Queensland parliamentary committee has asked Star Entertainment to make a submission to its inquiry on laws designed to crack down on money laundering. AAP · May 31, 2022
Qld eyes new laws before Bris casino opens Proposed changes to Queensland's gambling laws are designed to help prevent criminal influence in the state's casinos, Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman says. AAP · May 26, 2022
Outgoing Star Casino chairman admits it was a 'mistake' to appoint executives who were not qualified for jobs John O'Neill tells a public inquiry several executives at Sydney's Star Casino were promoted to roles "beyond their competencies". ABC News · May 24, 2022
Star board 'misplaced' trust in management An inquiry into Star Entertainment Group's Sydney casino has been told there were not enough "fresh eyes" to curb mismanagement at the gaming operator. AAP · May 22, 2022
Star chair O'Neill quits, joins exodus John O'Neill has quit as executive chairman of Star Entertainment ahead of his appearance at a NSW gaming inquiry into the company's Sydney casino licence. AAP · May 20, 2022
Star Entertainment casino probe delayed Executive chairman John O'Neil's anticipated evidence at the Star casino probe into alleged misconduct at the gaming operator has been pushed back to next week. AAP · May 15, 2022
Executives resign from Sydney's Star Casino after inquiry heard allegations of serious crime at the venue Three executives from Star Entertainment resign following an inquiry into the company's suitability to run its Sydney casino. ABC News · May 6, 2022
Star Casino manager 'disappeared' after allegedly transferring $13m into his account, inquiry told The former chief executive of Sydney's Star Casino tells an inquiry its international VIP team is not "out of control", despite a senior manager "disappearing" after allegedly transferring a $13.3 million payment from a junket operator into his own account. ABC News · May 4, 2022
ABC News · May 3, 2022 Former Star CEO admits issues raised at inquiry suggest 'cultural' problem at casino Matt Bekier faces his second day of questioning less than two months after resigning amid allegations of money laundering, fraud and criminal infiltration at the Sydney casino.
AAP · May 2, 2022 Ex Star CEO blames cultural failings The Star inquiry has been told how its former CEO okayed illegal lending and failed to ask questions about suspect practices at the Sydney casino.
AAP · Apr 26, 2022 Player poaching not 'epidemic' at The Star A senior manager at Star Entertainment has been quizzed over claims players were 'poached' to gamble as part of The Star Sydney's international rebate business.
AAP · Apr 13, 2022 Star junket risk discussed, not documented A senior risk manager has told an inquiry risk assessments were completed into a controversial junket operator, but can't say where or if they were documented.
AAP · Apr 12, 2022 Star risk boss grilled on VIP casino room A senior risk manager at Star Entertainment has been quizzed over what she knew about 'concerning' transactions in a VIP gaming room at The Star Sydney.
AAP · Apr 11, 2022 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 5, 2022 Star lawyer resumes casino probe evidence A senior lawyer at Star Entertainment will take the stand for a second day at an inquiry into whether The Star Sydney should hold a casino licence.
AAP · Apr 4, 2022 Star lawyer failed on 'do the right thing' A senior lawyer at Star Entertainment has been quizzed over whether he lived up to the gaming giant's corporate values at an inquiry into The Star Sydney.
AAP · Apr 3, 2022 'Concerns' in Star VIP room, inquiry hears A senior manager at Star Entertainment has been shown "concerning" CCTV footage of junket operator Suncity handling cash inside a VIP room at The Star Sydney.
AAP · Mar 30, 2022 Star junket ceased only after CEO arrest A junket operator was allowed to stay at Sydney's Star casino for years despite money laundering risks, the arrangement only ending when its CEO was arrested.
AAP · Mar 29, 2022 Star 'straight out' laundered Macau cash A senior casino manager who worked to get large amounts of Macau cash into The Star Sydney has been quizzed over claims of money laundering.