03/25/22 IPI unable to pay utility bills for remaining employees IPI’s management has issued a memorandum saying it cannot meet its monthly obligation to pay utility services due to financial challenges.
03/25/22 Star compliance manager misled NSW gambling regulator about junkets Graeme Stevens, group compliance manager at Star Entertainment Group, has admitted he misled the ILGA about junkets operating in a private high-roller room at Star Sydney.
03/23/22 Suncity continued cash operations at Star despite ban, inquiry hears Video evidence shown to the ILGA inquiry shows that junket operator Suncity continued to operate with cash at Star’s Sydney venue despite a ban due to money laundering concerns.
03/22/22 Former IPI chairwoman requests court reduce sanctions Cui Li Jie’s is seeking to reduce sanctions imposed for failing to comply with a court order.
03/22/22 DIA Audit: SkyCity Auckland failed to tackle gambling-related harm The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs has found that SkyCity Casino repeatedly failed to tackle gambling-related harm at its Auckland venue.
03/21/22 Inquiry could lead Star Entertainment to make board changes, analysts say Analysts believe that Star Entertainment Group could implement changes to its board in the way Crown Resorts did following investigation.
03/21/22 IPI sued by Italian construction firm for breach of contract Modica Pro Limited is seeking US$2.6m in damages from Imperial Pacific International LLC for breach of construction contracts.
03/18/22 Star shares plunge amid ILGA inquiry into Sydney casino The Star Entertainment Group shares have fallen to their lowest in 17 months following the start of the ILGA’s public hearing into The Star Sydney.
03/18/22 New Zealand announces review after US$1.81bn spent on gambling in 2020/21 Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and several lockdowns, spending on gambling was up 17 per cent when compared to the previous financial year.
03/17/22 CNMI court rejects IPI appeal against gaming licence suspension The court has reaffirmed the CCC’s decision to suspend IPI’s casino licence for failing to comply with regulatory orders.
