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By SectorWire desk · · Updated
The NICC declined to find The Star Sydney suitable to regain its casino licence on 25 September. The regulator extended the manager’s term until mid-2027.
The NICC’s suitability decision keeps The Star Sydney under a manager until mid-2027.
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The Star Sydney could regain licence control subject to conditions, continued monitoring and a possible further suitability assessment.
The Star Sydney could regain its casino licence within weeks, but any return would carry conditions.
The extended suspension prevents Star Entertainment from regaining independent operating rights at its Sydney casino until 2027.
The penalties expose the financial consequences for casino operators when access controls fail to prevent underage gambling.
The six-month deferral postpones The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence suspension again.
Existing jersey sponsorship contracts could continue until December 2031, while domestic lottery operators would receive an exemption.