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Class action firms circle Star following $1B share price plunge
Star Entertainment Group is facing two possible shareholder class actions over alleged failures in the management of its anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing risks.
The Star accuses ATO of breaching settlement agreement
The Star Entertainment Group has filed court proceedings against the Australian Taxation Office seeking to have interest charges on a tax bill cancelled, saying the ATO acted “unfairly” by not adhering to the terms of a 2001 settlement agreement.
Gambling addict sues Crown Melbourne over $4.5M loss
A high roller with a severe gambling addiction has taken Crown Melbourne to court, alleging the casino’s “predatory” practices caused him to lose more than $4.5 million over three and a half years.
The Star loses bid to recover COVID-19 losses from insurers
The Star Entertainment Group will not be able to recoup losses at its casinos and hotels stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, after a judge found the company's $4 billion industrial special risks policy did not cover financial losses from government-imposed restrictions.
Crown chair, CEO to step down as royal commissioner considers new casino operator
Crown Resorts chair Helen Coonan and the CEO of Crown Melbourne will step down at the end of this month, the latest heads to roll as the casino operator attempts to persuade Royal Commissioner Ray Finkelstein QC that it should keep its Victorian licence.
Tabcorp sued for patent infringement over ‘Cash Out on Quaddie’ feature
Australian gambling giant Tabcorp has been hit with a lawsuit for allegedly infringing two patents with its 'Cash Out on Quaddie' wagering feature.
Crown Melbourne unsuitable to hold casino licence, commissioner told
Crown Melbourne is not presently suitable to hold a casino licence in Victoria, counsel assisting the royal commission into the casino operator said Tuesday.
Tabcorp suing ATO over $538M in deductions
Tabcorp and its Tatts unit have filed three proceedings against the ATO this year, with the gambling giants asking the court to allow a total of $538 million in deductions for gambling licences in three states over three financial years.
Tatts takes ATO to court over deduction for $120M lotto licence
Tabcorp-owned Tatts Group has appealed a finding from the Commissioner of Taxation that it cannot deduct a $120 million lotto licence from it assessable income for the 2017 financial year.
Crown admits to breaching Vic law for five years, as AUSTRAC probe widens
Crown Resorts admitted Monday that it broke a state law at its Melbourne casino over a five-year period and revealed the financial crimes regulator has expanded its money laundering investigation to include the company's Perth casino.