The suspension of the casino license for The Star Sydney remains in force, according to an update filed by The Star Entertainment Group with the Australian Securities Exchange on Tuesday.
The filing, which included an attached regulatory letter from the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC), confirmed that the operator has yet to regain suitability to hold a casino license and will continue operating under oversight.
The NICC stated that ‘the suspension of the license […] will remain in effect at this time’, while also extending the appointment of the government-appointed manager through September 30th, 2026, unless terminated earlier.
The decision follows correspondence from The Star indicating it would not seek a license suitability determination in March 2026. A subsequent submission outlining its pathway to suitability reaffirmed that position, prompting the regulator to maintain the suspension.
The Star Sydney license has been suspended since October 2022, when the NICC determined the company was no longer a suitable entity to operate the casino under the Casino Control Act. Rather than cancel the license, the regulator opted for an indefinite suspension, allowing operations to continue under the supervision of an external manager while remediation measures are implemented.
The attached regulatory document reiterated that the arrangement enables gaming to continue ‘while remedial steps are taken,’ confirming the regulator’s view that further progress is required before reconsidering the operator’s suitability.
The manager, currently Nicholas Weeks, was first appointed at the time of the suspension to oversee operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The extension of his term signals ongoing regulatory concerns and a continued need for independent oversight.
