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09/25/25

The Star Gold Coast licence suspension deferred

12/22/20

New casino limits in Sydney due to Covid-19

The authorities in New South Wales have tightened measures again after cases of a new stain of Covid-19 were detected.

12/04/20

The Star Sydney ups capacity limit

As of December 7, the famous Sydney casino will be allowed to host up to 10,000 customers.

10/30/20

The Star to go smoke-free by end of 2022

All of the Australian group’s properties, including its US$2.53bn project in Brisbane, will find solutions to eliminate indoor smoking. 

10/23/20

The Star gaming revenues at 75% of 2019 levels

The company chairman addressed the issue of executive bonuses and the JobKeeper subsides at the annual shareholders meeting.  

10/04/20

Star Gold Coast sues Singaporean high roller again

The casino has lodged a new legal claim after its first was rejected in July.

09/17/20

The Star dishes out US$1m in bonuses

The Australian casino operator didn’t meet its goals for the year and had to stand down 95 per cent of its employees.

08/21/20

The Star reports losses of US$67.9m

The Australian gaming group’s revenues were hit by the closure of its Sydney and Queensland properties from March to July.

08/02/20

Sydney’s Star casino hotel hopes reignited

The Sydney casino’s plans were rejected last November but it has a new opportunity as NSW seeks to revamp suburbs.

07/14/20

Sydney Star fined for breaches to Covid-19 rules

The company has also received notice that a customer who visited the casino on July 4 has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

07/14/20

Queensland drops plans for second casino

The state of Queensland has dropped plans for a second casino in the state due to lack of interest from investors.

07/12/20

The Star claim against high roller rejected

A Singapore player refused to pay gambling debts of over US$30 million he claims were caused by the mistakes of a baccarat dealer.

07/02/20

The Star continues to ease Covid-19 measures

The Sydney casino is now open to the general public. The gaming rooms and tables in the Queensland properties will follow on July 3.

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