The Latest Breaking News from Suncity

NSW:'Vigilance wanting': ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine

The corporate watchdog has failed to get a $1.3 million penalty imposed on Star's former chief for failing to inform the board of risky overseas punters.

AAP · Jun 17

NSW:Ex-Star boss fined $700k for ignoring criminal risks

Star's former chief has been hit with a $700,000 penalty after he failed to inform the board of risks related to high-value overseas punters at the casino.

AAP · Jun 17

'Vigilance wanting': ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine

The corporate watchdog has failed to get a $1.3 million penalty imposed on Star's former chief for failing to inform the board of risky overseas punters.

AAP · Jun 17

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

Star's ex-boss knew of potential criminal links to lucrative overseas junkets in casinos but failed to promptly inform the casino's board, a judge has said.

AAP · Mar 5

'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

The Star faces $400m implosion over crime concerns

Backpacks full of cash, concealed transactions and gamblers with criminal links were ignored by The Star casino, which faces a fine of $400 million or more.

AAP · Jun 4, 2025

Star heads accused of turning blind eye to illicit cash

Executives at troubled gambling firm The Star allegedly put profit over risk management by ignoring the potential criminal cash washing through its casinos.

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

Australian casino group fined US$290m for lax controls

SYDNEY: Australia's Crown Resorts is set to pay a civil penalty of A$450 million (US$290 million) for lax money laundering controls that saw cash being carried into a casino in paper bags, shoe boxes and suitcases.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2023

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