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Industry
April 19, 2023
The Star May Slash Approximately 500 Workplaces
The Star Entertainment Group, the leading entertainment and gambling company in Australia, released a new trading update, confirming the possibility to reduce its workforce. On Wednesday, the company revealed it plans to cancel its short-term and other incentives for FY23, while at the same time freezing salaries for non-EBA (enterprise bargaining agreement) employees. What’s more […]
Casino
April 3, 2023
Star Sydney CEO Resigns at a Crucial Time for the Embattled Casino
Wharton’s decision to leave Star leaves the operator leaderless amidst ongoing anti-money laundering reforms, up to $1 billion in fines, several lawsuits, and a potential tax hike on the horizon. As the person responsible for restoring order and compliance to the struggling casino, his departure has caused substantial concern among regulators. However, Star Entertainment CEO […]
Business
March 22, 2023
Star Entertainment Appoints David Foster as Chairman amidst Ongoing Difficulties
The company is experiencing significant hardships after losing its New South Wales and Queensland licenses, owing hundreds of millions in fines and facing several class action lawsuits. Foster’s appointment is part of an ongoing process to remedy the company’s shortcomings, ensure compliance and contest unjust allegations. The new chairman remains optimistic regarding the company’s future […]
Legal
March 20, 2023
The Star Confesses Sale of Gambling Chips with Credit Cards
A probe into Star Entertainment’s operations last year uncovered deficiencies and alleged ties to criminal activities such as money laundering. The investigation, led by Adam Bell SC, which became popular as the Bell Review, sought to determine the eligibility of The Star to hold a license. In light of this, the NSW Independent Casino Control […]
Business
March 6, 2023
Aussie Pokie Tycoon Acquires Major Stake in Star Entertainment Group
The company has been facing financial difficulties and a drop in its share prices. Mathieson, with his sharp business acumen, has seen a long-term potential for growth and development in Star Entertainment Group and invested a whopping AUD142 million ($96 million) to acquire his stake in the company. Bruce Mathieson plans long-term investment in Star […]
Legal
March 2, 2023
Star Entertainment Group Provides $101M for Fines and Penalties
As a result, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has prompted The Star to provide for fines and penalties of AUD 150 million ($101 million) in its financial report for the half-year which ended on December 31, 2022. Star Entertainment Could Be Slapped with Fines of up to $1B As part of its financial […]
Business
February 23, 2023
The Star Reports Loss in H1 FY23, Plans to Raise Equity
Australian entertainment and gambling company The Star Entertainment Group released its H1 FY23 results acknowledging net loss and plans for equity raising. The company’s gross revenue for the period was AU$1.01 billion ($689.1 million), while normalized EBITDA was AU$200 million ($136.4 million) and net profit was AU$44 million ($30 million) for the six months until […]
Industry
February 20, 2023
The Star Gives a Sneak Peek into Its Sky Deck at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
Australian casino giant The Star Entertainment Group has teased fans, industry enthusiasts and competitors with a sneak peek into its Sky Deck at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane property. The company, which believes that the venue will soon become one of the most photographed spots in the city, shared a timelapse video of the development, alongside some […]
Legal
February 17, 2023
Workers Union Blasts NSW Proposal to Increase Taxes for Pokies
Amid the review of The Star Entertainment’s NSW and Queensland operations, a new proposal calls to increase the tax rate for the company’s NSW location. The new proposal calls to increase the tax rate to nearly 61% for the poker machines within casinos. The change, if approved, is expected to be implemented starting in July […]
Business
February 13, 2023
Preliminary Results Predict 1% Revenue Drop for The Star in H1 FY23
The operator released its unaudited results for H1 FY23, revealing strong performance but an overall drop in revenue. The Star explained that for H1 FY23, the domestic revenue of The Star Gold Coast increased by 30% when compared to the corresponding period pre-COVID or H1, FY19. This result marked an achievement for the company as […]
