Gaming at Star's Properties Today
For all the headlines about Star's finances, its gaming floors have stayed open. The venues offer a full floor of table games and electronic machines, the Sydney property operating under a government-appointed manager while its licence remains suspended. Operations continued throughout the crisis, with carded play the most visible change to the on-floor experience.
Star Properties and Their Status
Here's where the group's main sites stand.
| Property | Location | Status | Approx. Employees |
|---|
| The Star Sydney | Pyrmont, NSW | Open; under external manager | ~3,000 |
| The Star Gold Coast | Broadbeach, QLD | Open and operating | ~2,500 |
| Queen's Wharf Brisbane | Brisbane CBD, QLD | Operating; Star sold its stake | ~3,000+ |
| Treasury Brisbane | Brisbane CBD, QLD | Closed; consolidated | N/A |
| Corporate offices | Brisbane | Closed; staff redeployed to sites | N/A |
Main Game Categories on the Floor
The floors carry the full spread of casino gaming.
- Table games including blackjack, roulette and baccarat
- Electronic gaming machines (pokies)
- VIP and high-limit areas for larger-stakes play
- Poker rooms at the relevant properties
Licensed Alternatives for Australian Players
Players weighing up other venues can consider these licensed operators.
| Casino | Type | Licence | Est. Rating |
|---|
| Crown Melbourne | Land-based | VGCCC (VIC) | ★★★★☆ |
| Crown Perth | Land-based | GWC (WA) | ★★★★☆ |
| The Star Sydney | Land-based | NICC (NSW) | ★★★☆☆ |
| The Star Gold Coast | Land-based | OLGR (QLD) | ★★★☆☆ |
| Reef Casino | Land-based | QLD licence | ★★★★☆ |
How the Collapse Affects Game Availability
The corporate upheaval reshaped the group's footprint more than its day-to-day gaming. Operations continued throughout; Star sold its stake in the Queen's Wharf Brisbane precinct, Treasury Brisbane closed and consolidated into that development, and the Brisbane corporate office was wound down with staff moved to the casino sites. The April 2025 rescue by Bally's, which agreed a AUD 300 million package for a controlling stake, provided operational continuity — though the group's regulatory obligations across NSW and Queensland remain very much live.
Choosing a Safe Casino for Games
Whatever you play and wherever, the checklist holds.
- A valid state or territory licence
- The operator's current regulatory standing
- Responsible gambling tools
- Secure payment methods
- Transparent promotion terms
- AUD support
Online Games and Australian Law
The legal position is clear and worth restating. Offshore online casinos are prohibited under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 from serving Australian residents, and the ACMA blocks unlicensed sites. Only licensed sports betting and racing are legally available online here. Verify any operator's status before signing up, and play responsibly.
