Probe follows inquiries into casino operators in other states and comes as parliamentary committee examines new gaming bill
government will launch an inquiry into Star Entertainment’s suitability to hold a casino licence in the state.
“There will also be an independent expert review into the suitability of The Star to keep its casino licence,” Fentiman said in a statement on Tuesday.Fentiman had previously resisted the ordering of an inquiry into Star, which is building a flagship casino and resort development in Brisbane’s CBD and operates two other casinos in the city and the Gold Coast.
“The Palaszczuk government takes the allegations of money laundering and integrity issues very seriously,” Fenitman added. A parliamentary committee is probing the proposed laws, drafted after inquiries were launched into Crown and Star in other states.Sign up to receive an email with the top stories from Guardian Australia every morningThe legal affairs and safety committee chair, Peter Russo, said the bill was intended to stamp out money laundering and other “unsavoury” practices at casinos.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Stars align for Cuban migrants as record numbers seek better life in USThe journey to America, often via Nicaragua, has become more viable – and many are taking their chances at the border
Read more »
Botany stars at French jeweller’s uncommon showWhen Chaumet tapped the botanical director of Marrakech’s most famous garden to curate an exhibition of its treasures, he focused on gems of a different kind.
Read more »
Inquiry to probe Star Entertainment casino licences in QueenslandAn independent probe will look into Star Entertainment's suitability to continue holding casino licences in Queensland after allegations of fraudulent activity at its venues in New South Wales.
Read more »
Queensland government to review Star’s casino licence suitabilityOngoing investigations into the casino giant’s anti-money laundering and exclusion processes have been under way for at least eight months, amid a public inquiry in NSW.
Read more »
Star admits it wasn't fit to hold licence for Sydney casino - but says it is nowStar admits it had 'significant deficiencies and failings' as a casino operator but it should keep its gaming licence for its Sydney casino as the managers involved in misconduct have all stepped down.
Read more »
Star’s lawyers say it wasn’t suitable for licence, but it is nowStar’s barrister Kate Richardson, SC, told a public inquiry evidence had exposed significant failings and inappropriate conduct by senior staff. However, she said the organisation had changed.
Read more »