Former Caesars executive John Koster named new CEO of The Star Sydney

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 10:33 PM
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  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming

Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has announced John Koster, Vice President and General Manager of Bally’s Lake Taho and former Regional President, East for Caesars in Atlantic City, as the new CEO of The Star Sydney.

In a social media statement, Star said Koster is an “accomplished casino and hotel executive with more than 40 years of industry experience, including nearly three decades in senior leadership roles across multiple US states and internationally recognized resorts and hotels such as Caesars Entertainment, Eldorado Resorts and Harrah’s.”

It added that Koster has worked across five countries and brings “diversified cultural exposure and a proven track record in leading large-scale hotel and casino organizations”.