Virgin's corporate affairs chief Christian Bennett sparks controversy with his comments about the Star Casino and its gambling activities. His remarks about the 'luck of the Irish' on a pokies machine also draw criticism.
’s Sydney Institute, the ex-high commissioner to Brunei had the room chortling with his reflections onBut it was Bennett’s opening comments that struck the rawest nerve. See, the event was hosted at Sydney’s Star Casino , where, Bennett mused, entry in through the wrong door could expose one to, well, the business’ main money-spinner.
Then Bennett made it worse by musing that he’d seen the phrase “luck of the Irish” emblazoned on a pokies machine as he made his way through the venue. That’s potentially misleading, he said. Where’s the ACCC when you need them!?Of course, he continued, they’ve got their hands full of important matters, a reference universally interpreted to refer to the
Bennett didn’t apologise, beyond stating he meant no offence. Others later heard Star’s group talking about the possibility of shifting their travel budget to Qantas.
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