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The Star pleads guilty to gaming-law offenses, amid broader Australian money-laundering probe

( March 20, 2023, 05:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Star Entertainment has pleaded guilty to seven charges under gambling law in the northeastern Australian state of Queensland. In a statement today, Queensland Attorney General Shannon Fentiman said the gaming company, which runs Brisbane’s Treasury Casino and The Star Gold Coast, accepted the charges under the 1982 Casino Control Act. The charges relate to Section 66 of the law, which prohibits the purchase of gambling chips with a credit card. The company, which will be sentenced on June 2, 2023, is also facing federal money-laundering charges, with a first Federal Court of Australian hearing slated for June 14.The full statement from Queensland Attorney General Shannon Fentiman follows: ...

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