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.
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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.
Star gambler’s China bank card paid debt
The casino's former chief risk officer said he didn't receive a response when he raised internal concerns about the use of Chinese bank cards for gambling.
Star kept NAB in dark over suspect costs
NAB employees never asked staff at Sydney's Star casino if suspect hotel expenses were actually for gambling, even as concerns were raised.
Star admits ‘misleading’ NAB on gaming
An inquiry into the suitability of Sydney's Star casino to hold a licence is examining due diligence at the venue and claims of links to organised crime.
AUSTRAC eyes Crown over alleged breaches
AUSTRAC has served two Crown operations with a statement of claim and begun proceedings in the Federal Court, following an investigation that began in 2020.
Crown hopeful it has turned the corner
Crown has delivered another first-half loss and will not pay an interim dividend but is becoming more confident it has "turned the corner".
Star boss reassures on probes, H1 loss
Star Entertainment boss Matt Bekier says a focus on preventing criminal activity at its casinos never wavered as investigations overshadow a first-half loss.
Crown seals takeover deal with Blackstone
Global private equity group Blackstone has won the battle to take over Crown Resorts for almost $9 billion, barring no better offer emerging.
Crown’s last pitch to WA royal commission
Crown has argued it should be allowed to continue operating its Perth casino as a West Australian royal commission prepares to deliver its findings.