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Star Entertainment Faces Financial Collapse as Trading Paused

The casino operator is exploring last-minute funding options while grappling with severe cash shortages, regulatory issues, and declining revenues.

Sydney's Star Casino complex is seen illuminated at night, February 15, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Reed/File Photo
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Sydney's Star casino and event centre, part of the Star Entertainment group
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Overview

  • Star Entertainment entered a trading halt after failing to file its half-year financial results, raising doubts about its ability to continue operating.
  • The company is burning through $35 million per month, with just $79 million in cash reserves reported in January 2025.
  • Star is exploring potential liquidity solutions, including a $650 million refinancing offer and asset sales, but no deals have been finalized.
  • The company employs 8,000 people across three states, with its operations crucial to local economies and tourism industries.
  • Regulatory fines, allegations of money laundering, and operational challenges have contributed to Star's financial struggles, with voluntary administration increasingly likely.