Inside the awkward release of an alarming report
bestnews From opposition, it looked like a political free kick that was impossible to ignore: hammer Queensland’s Labor government at every opportunity for trying to keep secret a report into possible…
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Star’s Hong Kong saviour hid relationship with criminal junket king
One of Star Entertainment’s two major Hong Kong-based investors concealed its relationship with criminal junket operator Alvin Chau from the regulators, according to a long-secret Queensland government inquiry. Chow Tai…
Aristocrat takes gaming groups to UK court over Buffalo brand of pokies games
London | Aristocrat Leisure has hauled a clutch of gaming groups from Gibraltar, Malta and the British Virgin Islands into an English court, alleging that it has lost sales, goodwill…
Ladbrokes and Neds owner Entain allowed suspected criminals to gamble on its apps
The financial crime watchdog has accused the British bookmaker behind Ladbrokes and Neds of allowing more than a dozen suspected criminals to funnel dirty money through its accounts despite being…
Billionaire Bruce Mathieson backs Bally’s bid for Star with $50m sweetener
Star Entertainment’s largest shareholder, billionaire publican Bruce Mathieson, is backing a last-minute rescue offer from an American casino giant and has agreed to tip in more than $50 million if…
Star Entertainment gives Salter Brothers deal deadline
Star Entertainment has given its suitor Salter Brothers until the beginning of April to complete due diligence and deliver a $750 million rescue package, as the casino group teeters on…
Star’s Steve McCann goes all in on Salter Brothers
Forget Oaktree, forget property sales, forget tax relief, Bally’s Corporation and even poor old Patrick Farrugia. Steve McCann’s chances of saving Star Entertainment now rest with Melbourne property investor Salter…