Casino
March 28, 2022
Star Manager Says Higher-ups Condoned Gambling/Accommodation Expenses System
The public inquiry led by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority or ILGA had David Aloi, a former Star casino regulatory manager on the stand today, who shed more light on how the property assisted Chinese customers to avoid detection and continue gambling while writing off the expenses as hotel accommodation rather than gambling expenditure. […]
Legal
March 22, 2022
The Saga around Star Entertainment Allegations for AML Breaches Continues
Difficult times have come upon the Star Entertainment Group in light of the allegations of anti-money laundering (AML) failures as well as foreign interference and large-scale fraud. During a hearing on Tuesday, Paul McWilliams, Star’s former chief risk officer, revealed details on how the 2018 KPMG report was received. The audit report alleged that the […]
Casino
February 7, 2022
Star Entertainment Set to Pay $9.2M to Current and Former Employees
The Australian casino gaming giant, Star Entertainment Group, is set to pay over $9.2 million (AU$13 million) to former and current staff after it was uncovered that in a six-year period, the company underpaid its employees as it did not provide them with adequate rewards on bonus elements such as penalty rates and overtime. Star […]
Industry
January 14, 2022
AUSTRAC Expands Star Sydney Probe to Gold Coast and Brisbane Casinos
Investigation into Star Entertainment is widening after the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)– listed company revealed the Australian Transaction Report and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) informed the company not only Star Syndey is under scrutiny. Widening the Scope of Investigation The probe launched by AUSTRAC into Star Sydney dealings in June last year is looking for any […]
Business
October 28, 2021
Star Entertainment Signs Leaseback Deal for Treasury Casino
Star Entertainment has entered a new sale-leaseback deal that mirrors one it recently launched for The Star Sydney. The latest involves the Treasury Casino and Treasury Hotel in Brisbane, which comes as the casino operator prepares to launch its new Queen’s Wharf property in a couple of years. Star Entertainment Reshaping Operations Star announced recently […]
Legal
October 19, 2021
Star Entertainment Facing Class Action Lawsuits
Law firms Maurice Blackburn and Slater and Gordon announced they are preparing to launch class action lawsuits against The Star Entertainment Group following revelations that the casino operator’s board of directors ignored serious operational risk warnings. Star Stock Plummets Both law firms are preparing to launch class-action lawsuits on behalf of Star’s investors, who saw […]
Casino
October 12, 2021
Star Entertainment Considering Sale-Leaseback of Star Sydney
Star Entertainment might be looking to make a deal for its Star Sydney casino. Sale-leaseback arrangements have become hugely popular in the casino industry around the globe, and the Australian casino operator is reportedly considering a deal that would make investment management firm Blackstone very happy. It doesn’t, however, sit very well with Star’s investors. […]
Casino
July 23, 2021
Star Entertainment Shies Away from Crown Resorts Takeover
Star Entertainment is no longer entertaining the idea of a Crown Resorts takeover. On paper dubbed a merger, any action by Star to integrate Crown’s operations into its own would have put the latter’s brass on notice that their days were numbered. However, seeing that Crown continues to face more scrutiny across Australia and may […]
Industry
June 25, 2021
Australia’s Gaming Industry Likely to Undergo Monumental Changes
If any good is coming out of the debacle surrounding Crown Resorts in Australia, it’s that the country’s gaming regulations are likely to be tweaked. Fitch Ratings has weighed in on what is happening in Australia with Crown and Star Entertainment, as well as the gaming industry, in general, and believes that the screws are […]
Casino
June 22, 2021
Star, Crown Resorts Meet over Potential Merger
As Crown Resorts continues to fend off an assault on its reputation and viability as a casino operator, a number of companies haven’t wasted time approaching it to offer potential buyout deals. Oaktree Capital Group and the Blackstone Group were seen as the largest contenders, especially because of their deep pockets, but then Australia’s own […]