The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission found Crown Sydney suitable to retain its casino licence, the commission announced on 23 April 2024. Crown said it had invested AUS$200m across its business in reforms and would continue working with the commission to meet licence requirements.
The decision allows Crown Sydney to retain its licence while remaining subject to the commission’s requirements.
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The Star Entertainment Group reported group EBITDA of A$12 million for the September quarter of FY27, compared with a A$13 million loss a year earlier. The company said the NSW Independent Casino Commission had advised that The Star Sydney’s licence suspension would continue, with its appointed manager remaining until 30 June 2027 unless the commission ends the role sooner; Queensland oversight measures also remain in place.
The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission said on 25 September that Nick Weeks’ term as manager of The Star Sydney had been extended by nine months, to 30 June 2027. The casino licence remains suspended, but the manager can continue operating its gaming facilities; the commission said the suspension could be lifted if remediation is properly embedded.
Reportedly, NICC chief Phil Crawford indicated that The Star Sydney could regain its casino licence within weeks. Any return would be conditional.
The NSW Independent Casino Commission fined Crown Sydney A$1.75 million and The Star Sydney A$500,000 after a 16-year-old entered both casinos using a fraudulent driving licence between April and August 2025. The commission said the minor entered Crown Sydney 19 times and The Star Sydney three times; Crown Sydney also provided complimentary alcohol. Both casinos accepted responsibility and introduced remediation measures.
The NSW Independent Casino Commission said chief commissioner Phil Crawford and commissioner Stephen Parbery will leave in November. Their terms, originally due to end on 24 May 2026, were extended by six months to support remediation at The Star Sydney and the transition to new commissioners; the NSW Government is seeking expressions of interest for both roles.