David Schollenberger appointed as CRO at Star Entertainment
The Star Entertainment Group has announced the appointment of David Schollenberger as the company’s new Chief Risk Officer (CRO) on April 13, 2026.Prior to the new...
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The Star Sydney license suspension extended once again
The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has extended The Star Group’s Sydney casino license suspension once again.The Star Sydney has been under a...
Star Entertainment Australia gets $390M WhiteHawk deal
Australia’s Star Entertainment has announced that it has secured a $390 million commitment from WhiteHawk Capital Partners in an effort to give the operator liquidity to...
Dave Whimpey appointed interim CEO of the Star Brisbane
The Star Entertainment Group has announced that Dave Whimpey will take the role of Chief Operating Officer and interim Chief Executive Officer as part of a restructuring...
Court rules that former Star CEO and lawyer broke the law
Star’s former CEO, Matthias Bekier, and former lawyer Paula Martin were found to have breached their directors’ duties during the money laundering scandal in Australia.
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Star Entertainment reveals CFO and COO departures
On December 29, 2025, Star Entertainment Group announced leadership changes, with CFO Frank Krile and COO Jeannie Mok stepping down from their positions in January 2026.
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The Star appoints Bruce Mathieson Jr as new CEO
Just 24 hours after Steve McCann left the CEO position, the Star Entertainment Group appointed Bruce Mathieson Jr. as the new CEO.Additionally, Soo Kim, a Bally’s...
Steve McCann leaves CEO position at Star Entertainment
On December 16, 2025, Star Entertainment announced that, effective immediately, Steve McCann would step down from his CEO and managing director role.McCann was appointed...
“Fortune teller” laundered $528K in Star Casino
Sydney’s Star Casino allowed Anya Phan, a self-proclaimed “fortune teller”, to launder around $528,000, despite casino officials knowing she was unemployed and living off a...
