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The Star Sydney starts cashless gaming trial

The Star Entertainment Group Limited has officially launched a trial of cashless gaming and carded play at The Star Sydney casino, the company has announced.

The Star Sydney casino license at risk as second Bell inquiry launched

Australia’s second-largest gaming operator, The Star, is facing a second inquiry into its Star Sydney casino operations, as authorities in New South Wales have opened a new probe into its suitability to hold a casino license in the state.

Star Entertainment appoints Janelle Campbell as new Star Sydney CEO

The Star Entertainment Group Limited has appointed Janelle Campbell as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Star Sydney, pending all necessary regulatory approvals.

The Star Sydney given a six-month deadline to get back the gaming license or face closure

Australia’s The Star in Sydney has been given a six-month deadline to get back its gaming license or face closure after authorities in New...

The Star Sydney CEO to resign, furthering company headwinds amongst possible tax increase

Embattled The Star Sydney is facing yet another hurdle, as its CEO – Scott Wharton – is resigning, effective from April 28th. Wharton is joining employee management company Smartgroup in July as its CEO, after only eight months in the role as head of Star’s Sydney property.

Star Sydney unfit, trading suspended amidst the license probe

Media reports on Monday said of the Australian regulators having found the Star Entertainment Group Ltd’s Sydney casino to be unfit to operate.

Scott Wharton named new CEO at the Star Sydney

Former Commonwealth Bank of Australia executive Scott Wharton has been named as the new CEO of the Star Sydney

Star Sydney denied a request to boost machine numbers after probes

Star Sydney casino has been denied a request to increase the number of gaming machines due to uncertainty following recent regulatory inquiries. 

High-roller put $11m on UnionPay card in one day at Star Sydney casino

A probe into Star Entertainment’s operations in Sydney has heard that a Chinese-born real estate developer used to spend millions at the casino and on one occasion put $11 million on his China UnionPay card in one day. 

Star Sydney to host first WPT event in Sydney

After signing a groundbreaking deal with The Star Entertainment Group, The World Poker Tour is heading to Australia for a trio of events in 2022 including the first WPT event to be held in Sydney, and the inaugural Main Tour stop in the country.