04/07/22 Star lawyer believed use of China UnionPay debit cards was legal Oliver White, Star Entertainment’s in-house lawyer, claims he believed it was “legally feasible” to accept China UnionPay debit cards to pay for gaming chips.
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 Macau Satellite casinos: three-year grace period could be extended The Legislative Assembly committee analysing the final draft of Macau’s gaming law amendment bill has hinted that satellite casinos could receive more than three years to resolve ownership issues.
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 India: AIGF calls for robust policy framework for online gaming The All India Game Federation (AIGF) has urged Indian states to take a proactive approach to develop a robust policy framework for the online gaming industry.
03/15/22 Macau casinos will be fined if they fail to inform of major financial decisions According to Macau’s gaming law amendment bill, casino operators could be fined up to MOP5m (US$620,400) or even see their licence revoked for failing to advise authorities.
03/11/22 Victoria’s VGCCC appoints Annette Kimmitt as CEO Annette Kimmitt previously served as the Global Growth Markets Leader at Ernst & Young.
03/11/22 ILGA public hearings into The Star Sydney to start next week The New South Wales Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) has confirmed that public hearings will start next week as part of The Star Casino’s licence review.
03/10/22 Macau: new VIP gaming promoter law to be submitted soon The head of the committee analysing the final draft of Macau’s gaming law amendment bill has said there will be a separate law for VIP gaming promoters.
