Location: Australia
Star Entertainment Group chairman wanted to ‘abolish’ NSW casino regulator, inquiry reveals
The chairman of Australia’s Star Entertainment Group told colleagues he wanted to “abolish” the state’s gaming regulator in a bid to “level... more
Expert tells inquiry about stark contrast between cultural transformation efforts of Australian casino giants Star and Crown
An expert in cultural transformation who worked with Australia’s two casino giants on rebuilding their organizations has described Star... more
Websites banned in World Cup gambling crackdown
Multiple online gambling services were found to be operating illegally in Australia during the FIFA Women’s World Cup. An... more
Special Manager listed as first witness when second inquiry into The Star Sydney’s suitability goes public today
The Special Manager charged with running The Star Sydney while its casino license remains suspended will be the first witness when public... more
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group falls to net loss in March quarter as premium players stay away
The hits keep on coming for Australia’s Star Entertainment Group with the company reporting a net loss of $4.4 million in the March quarter... more
Australian AML investigation looms large as Bet365 fined $735,000 by Britain’s Gambling Commission
UK-based online gaming giant bet365 will pay a £582,120 (US$735,150) fine for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures,... more
Crown wins back Melbourne casino license after finding of suitability
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has been deemed suitable to operate its Melbourne casino and that it is in the public interest for... more
Second inquiry into The Star Sydney to be mostly open to public
A second inquiry into Star Entertainment Group’s suitability to hold a casino license for The Star Sydney will be held primarily in public,... more
Star CEO Robbie Cooke steps down with immediate effect amid ongoing suitability concerns
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group announced late Friday that its Group CEO and Managing Director, Robbie Cooke, will step down... more
Aristocrat to unveil gaming content at Australasian Gaming Expo
Aristocrat Gaming will display its new game titles at the Australasian Hospitality & Gaming Expo (AHG), set to take place March 20-21.... more
