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The Star Entertainment Group
NSW Treasurer throws lifeline to Star Entertainment with temporary tax reprieve
The NSW government will revise its tax arrangement with the cash-strapped Star Entertainment, while mandating staff numbers.
- by Amelia McGuire, Michael McGowan and Max Maddison
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‘G’day cobber’: Australia requests Curaçao crack down on online casinos
The Dutch Caribbean is a hotbed for online casinos, many of which have been found by Australian authorities to be illegally advertising to and serving Australian gamblers.
- by Sarah Danckert
A $5 billion gamble? Casino to land in Gulf state where gambling is outlawed
Gambling is still prohibited in the UAE under Islamic law, an offence punishable by heavy fines or up to two years prison, and casinos are not legal – yet. But regulatory change is afoot, as a desert island prepares for a luxury gaming resort.
- by Lucy Cormack
Opinion
Opinion
‘Fine now, pay later’: Crown, AUSTRAC bait and switch blown apart
Paying fines in instalments has become an increasingly familiar theme in the casino sphere, as Star and Crown suggest their stretched finances can’t deal with the regulatory onslaught without help.
- by Elizabeth Knight
‘More than saying sorry when you get caught’: Judge questions Crown’s contrition
Justice Michael Lee will decide whether to green light Crown’s $450 million penalty for breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws.
- by Miklos Bolza
Australian-based Stake.com founders dodge $580 million claim
A US judge dismissed the case for jurisdictional reasons, but granted leave to the former business partner to amend his claim and refile it in the next 30 days.
- by Sarah Danckert
‘Ill-conceived’: Star boss in war of words with former treasurer over casino tax
Star Sydney’s CEO Robbie Cooke has accused former treasurer Matt Kean of giving no regard for the casino’s 4000 staff when he announced a surprise tax increase proposal. Kean was quick to hit back.
- by Amelia McGuire
NSW government delays tax hike on embattled Star Entertainment
The NSW government is weighing up the implications for the company’s cash-strapped Pyrmont casino.
- by Amelia McGuire and Alexandra Smith
Crown hit with $20 million fine following Victoria tax failings
The issue was uncovered in the 2021 Royal Commission into Crown Melbourne among voluminous documents that Crown disclosed for other purposes.
- by Amelia McGuire and Colin Kruger
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Crown Resorts
Crown Resorts and AUSTRAC agree to $450 million penalty
Crown Resorts is bracing to pay one of the biggest financial penalties in Australian corporate history over the group’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism failings at Crown Perth and Crown Melbourne.
- by Amelia McGuire
Star Entertainment’s former top brass come out swinging at ASIC action
Former directors and executives say their decisions were in the best interests of the company in response to allegations of widespread lawbreaking at the group.
- by Amelia McGuire and Sarah Danckert