Umpire arrested over suss Brownlow bets
Sporting Integrity Intelligence detectives have interviewed four men, including an umpire, over suspicious betting activity linked to the AFL's Brownlow Medal.
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Star casino probe in Qld set for ‘outcome’
The federal money-laundering watchdog, Queensland police and the state's gaming regulator are set to finalise a probe into Star casinos in "the coming month".
Star Sydney licence suspended, $100m fine
The NSW Independent Casino Commission has fined Star Entertainment a record $100 million and suspended the gaming licence for its Sydney casino.
Qld casino law offers lifeline to Star
The Queensland government has proposed a legal change that could allow Star to rehabilitate itself in time to open its $3.6 billion Brisbane casino next year.
Incoming Star CEO plans to ‘rebuild trust’
Incoming CEO at Star Entertainment Group Robbie Cooke has vowed to "rebuild trust" as he steps into the top job at the embattled gaming company.
Star found unfit to run casinos in Qld
Star Entertainment is unfit to hold a casino licence in Queensland and the state government will issue it with a notice to explain why it should still operate.
Qld cabinet to consider Star Casino report
Queensland's Attorney-General has been handed the final report on Star Entertainment Group's casino operations in the state, now set for cabinet consideration.
Star’s pledge to do whatever is necessary
Star Entertainment Group is asking authorities to allow its Sydney casino to continue operating after outlining a far reaching plan to reform its operations.
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.
Star hasn’t paid fines for Qld breaches
Star's interim chief executive can't recall the casino operator paying any fines or being prosecuted for a number of breaches of Queensland laws.
Qld lawyers have no comment on casino laws
The Queensland Law Society says none of its members "expressed any interest" in commenting on proposed laws to crack down on money laundering in casinos.
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
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.
Star distances its Qld casinos from NSW
Casino operator Star Entertainment is hoping to distance its Queensland operations from an inquiry south of the border as it responds to proposed gambling laws.
Star acted ‘indefensibly’ on card scheme
The Star Sydney is fit to hold a casino licence despite management failings, the legal team representing Star Entertainment has told a state gaming inquiry.
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.
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.
Now that’s a gambling debt: Crown Melbourne hit with record $80m fine
Crown Melbourne has been fined a record $80 million over a scheme that allowed the illegal transfer of funds from China.
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.
Greens slam Qld casino alcohol rules
The Greens have slammed a Queensland government plan to exempt casinos from new restrictions on venues aimed at preventing alcohol-fuelled violence.
Three Star executives resign amid probe
Three Star executives have resigned in the midst of an inquiry into the company's fitness to hold a Sydney casino licence.
Star manager denies high roller blindness
A senior manager at Star Entertainment has been quizzed over claims of a conflict of interest in dealings with a controversial high roller at The Star Sydney.
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.
Senior Star boss denies ‘shielding’ casino
A senior manager at Star Entertainment has rejected claiming legal privilege over documents in an effort to protect The Star Sydney from regulator oversight.
Star boss denies ‘advocating’ for casino
The head of Star Entertainment's financial crime unit has continued his evidence at an inquiry into whether The Star is fit to retain its Sydney casino licence.
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.
Qld resists public probe into Star casinos
Probes into Star's Queensland casinos will remain behind closed doors with the state government sidestepping questions about a public hearing like one in NSW.
Crown ‘unsuitable’ to operate Perth casino
Crown will retain its West Australian casino licence but will face independent monitoring after a royal commission found it was an unsuitable operator.
Star compliance manager’s ‘grave error’
Star's main point of contact with NSW regulators knew Chinese bank debit cards were being used to gamble, he says he just didn't know that wasn't allowed.
Star let junket with laundering risk go on
The Star casino let a triad-linked junket operator continue despite it repeatedly flouting rules and posing a high-risk of money laundering.
Star CEO ‘berated’ KPMG report authors
A "hostile" Star CEO who eventually met with the authors of a report that raised concerns over the casino's compliance spent the meeting "berating" them.