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Former Bally’s executive Ameet Patel named dual CEO of The Star Brisbane and The Star Gold Coast

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 10:55 AM
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  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming

Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has announced the appointment of former Bally’s Corp executive Ameet Patel as Dual CEO of its two Queensland integrated resorts – The Star Brisbane and The Star Gold Coast.

In a social media post, the company described Patel as a “senior executive with extensive experience in gaming, hospitality and operations leadership across multiple regions,” and someone who “specializes in strategic planning, process redesign, financial analysis, talent development and operational efficiencies. ”

He previously served as President at Bally’s Chicago and as SVP of Regional Operations at Penn International with a focus on growth, stakeholder relations and team building in highly regulated environments, according to Star.