Arxiu de l'etiqueta: Star Entertainment
La segona investigació de Star va començar desastrosament amb proves d'"anar a la guerra" amb el regulador i espiar el gerent especial
The first day of the new 15-week inquiry, demanded by the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC), following claims that Star hadn’t acted efficiently enough to prove its suitability as a casino operator, could not have got off to a worse start for the casino group with inflammatory texts brought to court along with accusations of…
Australia – Star Entertainment appoints David Foster as new Chairman
The Star Entertainment Group has announced that Ben Heap will retire as Chairman and as a Non-Executive Director, effective March 31 2023, and that David Foster, who joined the Board on December 15 2022 after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, will become Chairman effective from that date. Mr Heap said: “The Board has evolved in…
Australia – AUSTRAC commences proceedings in the Federal Court against Star Entertainment
AUSTRAC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against The Star Pty Limited and The Star Entertainment QLD Limited (the Star Entities) for alleged serious and systemic non-compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws. The civil penalty proceedings come after a proactive, industry wide AUSTRAC compliance campaign that began in…
Austràlia: Star Entertainment es va trobar inapte per operar a Queensland
El govern de l'estat ha considerat que Star Entertainment Group no és apte per operar casinos a Queensland en un informe realitzat per Robert Gotterson AO. Gestiona casinos a la Gold Coast i a Brisbane. Ja s'ha considerat inadequat per tenir la seva llicència per a l'Star Sydney a Nova Gal·les del Sud, el fiscal general de Queensland...
Australia – Inquiry concludes that Australia’s Star Entertainment is unfit to operate Sydney casino
New South Wales gaming regulators have described the conclusion to the inquiry into Star Entertainment as ‘frankly shocking’ and are now considering how to punish the operator with fines, an enforced temporary closure and stripping the operator if its licence completely, all being considered. Senior lawyer Adam Bell, who over saw the inquiry said Star…
Australia – Star forced to honour jackpot by Sydney court
A judge in Australia has forced Sydney’s Star Entertainment to pay out a A$285,000 jackpot to a disabled man who’d been assisted in winning the jackpot by a banned player. In addition to the $35,000 interest since winning the jackpot in 2019, the total paid to the platinum vantage VIP player was $320,000, after the…
Australia – Star Entertainment still not suitable to run casino in New South Wales
On the final day of NSW hearings into the Star Entertainment Group, the court heard that despite overhauling its leadership structure, the casino operator would still not be suitable to run a casino until it has addressed its culture and corrected its risk management failures. Naomi Sharp, SC, said: “The reality remains that this company…
Austràlia: la investigació en curs fa que Matt Bekier deixi de ser director general de Star Entertainment
The ongoing New South Wales inquiry into the suitability of The Star Sydney to keep its casino license has seen Matt Bekier relinquish his role as Star Entertainment Group’s Managing Director and CEO. The Australian casino group has been criticised recently for its failings in AML compliance with regards to junket operations. The Star said:…
Austràlia: The Star podria enfrontar-se a una revisió important de la sala de juntes com Crown, ja que la investigació mossega amb força
An explosive start to the New South Wales’ inquiry into Australia’s Star Entertainment Group could see major board room changes take place as the company restructures in order to keep its licence. Centre for Public Integrity Director Geoffrey Watson SC believes a major overhaul akin to that seen at Crown Resorts after its inquiry last year. Shares in Star…
