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Casino group still in the red as licence issues weigh

Star Entertainment group is still talking to regulators and state governments over its gaming floor licence woes, after reporting another quarterly loss.

AAP · Jul 26

Chips down, shares up as Star fined, suspension remains

The NSW Independent Casino Commission has hit The Star with a $15 million fine after a second probe revealed a series of breaches at its Sydney operation.

AAP · Oct 16, 2024

Star makes final appeal to retain casino license

Mistakes by Star's leadership are unlikely to be repeated, an inquiry has heard, as the company made its closing pitch to keep its Sydney casino licence.

AAP · May 15, 2024

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The Star Sydney CEO Scott Wharton announces resignation after eight months

Scott Wharton leaves The Star Entertainment Group after less than a year in the job, as the company continues its recovery from allegations of money laundering, a licence suspension and $100 million fine.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

Star Sydney boss quits less than a year into role

The chief executive of Sydney's Star casino has resigned months into his role as the embattled gaming operator reforms in the wake of damning regulatory

The New Daily · Apr 3, 2023

Star raising $800m after $988m hit on Sydney casino

Star Entertainment is raising $800m at a deep discount as the casino company looks to bounce back from twin $100m fines and a possible big tax hike in NSW.

AAP · Feb 23, 2023

Star Entertainment Group finances plummet $1.26b after money laundering probe

The Star Entertainment Group posts a $1.26 billion loss for the first half of the 2023 financial year, driven by losses at its Sydney casino, as well as what the company described as "one-off" costs, like $350 million in fines.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

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Star Qld hit with record $100m fine

The Queensland government has fined Star Entertainment a record $100 million and appointed a special manager to rehabilitate the casino operator.

AAP · Dec 9, 2022

Star Sydney suspension: how do casino operators found so unfit get to keep their licences?

How low does a casino operator in Australia have to go before it loses its gaming licence?

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2022

Star will do 'whatever is necessary'

Star Entertainment Group is asking authorities to allow it to continue operating its Sydney casino under strict supervision after pledging to reform.

AAP · Sep 27, 2022

The Star report to go public this month

The final report from a review into The Star Sydney's fitness to hold a casino licence will be released this month.

AAP · Sep 5, 2022

Star report due for NSW gaming authority

The final report from a high-profile inquiry into The Star Sydney's fitness to hold a NSW casino licence was due to be handed to the state's gaming authority.

AAP · Aug 30, 2022

Money laundering central to Qld Star probe

Star's anti-money laundering controls are central to a probe into the casino's Queensland operations, with interim CEO Geoff Hogg among a number of witnesses.

AAP · Aug 22, 2022

Public hearings set for Qld casino probe

An inquiry into the Queensland operations of Star Casinos has begun in Brisbane, with public hearings set down for late August.

AAP · Jul 13, 2022

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AAP · Jun 30, 2022

Star probe should go further: opposition

The Queensland Opposition says a probe into the Star group's workings doesn't go far enough to address the role of unions, lobbyists and regulators

AAP · Jun 30, 2022

Former judge heads Qld's Star casino probe

A probe into the Star Group's Queensland casinos will be headed by a former judge and have the full powers of a commission of enquiry.

AAP · Jun 27, 2022

Star broke law with 'pseudo cage': inquiry

Public hearings have concluded at a long-running inquiry into whether The Star Sydney should hold a casino licence, with lawyers arguing the venue broke laws.

AAP · Jun 17, 2022

Culture, not 'bad apples' to blame at Star

A "delinquent" corporate culture at Star Entertainment is behind failings of management at the gambling giant, an inquiry into its Sydney casino has been told.

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022

Queensland casino inquiry could impact on $3.6bn project, gambling expert says

Probe ordered into Star’s suitability to hold licence amid construction of Queen’s Wharf development

AAP · 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 2, 2022

'Mad scramble' as NAB probed Star accounts

Closing submissions at an inquiry into Sydney's Star casino have scrutinised what senior staff knew about a controversial junket and a casino subsidiary.

AAP · May 31, 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 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 27, 2022

Star boss to continue on witness stand

A former managing director of The Star Sydney will resume his testimony at a gaming inquiry into whether the venue should be stripped of its casino licence.

AAP · Apr 26, 2022

Star boss quizzed on tax break 'strategy'

A senior manager at Star Entertainment has been examined over whether the Sydney casino switched players into an international program for tax breaks.

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