Gaming Licence Suspended for Sydney’s Star Casino

Casino operator Star Entertainment has had its license to operate a casino in Sydney suspended and been fined $100 million.

From Friday, 9am Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time, the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission will appoint a manager to oversee the business for the next 90 days.

Allegations of money laundering, fraud and links to criminal organisations were heard at the inquiry into Star Entertainment’s Sydney casino.

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First aired on The Wire, Monday 17 October 2022