Tag Archives: Sydney
Australia – The Star Sydney forced to shut for fourth time following latest COVID outbreak
Star Entertainment has confirmed that it has been forced to suspended almost all operations for at least the next seven days at its The Star Sydney property following new advise announced by the New South Wales government to battle COVID-19. Matt Bekier, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Star Entertainment Group , said:…
Australia – Star highlights improved trading in Brisbane and the Gold Coast
Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group , owner of casinos in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, has said that ‘trading is exhibiting improving trends’ as the country eases its lockdown restrictions. The company said: “Performance continues to be impacted by COVID-19 related operating restrictions, however, 2H FY2021 trading is exhibiting improving trends as the…
Australia – Star Sydney allowed to welcome more guests with face masks no longer needed
Star Entertainment will be able to let 10,000 people into its Sydney casino following a loosening of COVID restrictions by the New South Wales government which will also see customers now no longer needing to wear face masks. Matt Bekier, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said: “The Star Entertainment Group references the NSW Government’s…
Australia – Crown to open in Barangaroo on December 28 with interim licence
Crown is now finalising its pre-opening activities and expects to progressively commence non-gaming operations at Crown Sydney from December 28 2020, following approval from the NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority for an interim liquor licence for the Barangaroo casino. Crown said: “The liquor licence has been granted for the period 16 December 2020 to…
Australia – IGT ADVANTAGE System and solutions selected by Australia’s Crown Sydney
International Game Technology’s award-winning IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system with its suite of innovative systems solutions has been selected to enhance the player experience at Crown Sydney Hotel Resort in New South Wales, Australia, which is scheduled to open in early 2021. The innovative IGT ADVANTAGE system will connect live and electronic table games (ETGs)…
Australia – NSW Authority to investigate Crown’s links to Stanley Ho
NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority is launching an inquiry into Crown Resort’s Barangaroo licence concerning the sale of shares in Crown Resorts from James Packer’s CPH Crown Holdings Pty Limited to Lawrence Ho’s Melco Resorts & Entertainment. The deal was confirmed by Crown in a Media Release dated 31 May 2019. Reports out of…
Australia – GLI announces key promotions and appointments at its Sydney laboratory
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has announced three key staff appointments at GLI Australia’s Sydney laboratory. Daniel Pennisi has been promoted to Technical Manager, Tony Blayney has been named Service Delivery Representative, and Daniel McDougall has been named Technical Specialist. The promotions underscore GLI’s commitment to its customers as well as highlight GLI’s core principle of…
Australia – Star’s international VIP segment falls 49 per cent but domestic pulls through
Australian casino operator Star Entertainment saw spend from its foreign VIP players fall by 49 per cent at The Star casino in Sydney as China’s economy slows and trade tensions with the United States prompts cautious spending on its gaming floor. Turnover from international VIPs gamblers across The Star’s casinos fell 33 per cent in…
Australia – Star makes bid to build 61 storey hotel at Sydney casino
Australian casino giant Star Entertainment Group has lodged a development application with the NSW Department of Planning for a 61-storey hotel tower that will herald the return of the famed Ritz-Carlton brand to Sydney. The proposed hotel and residences tower at The Star Sydney complex, together with works in a connected ribbon development, will include…
