Star Casino (formerly the Star City Casino) is located in Sydney’s Pyrmont neighborhood overlooking Darling Harbour and is Australia’s second-largest casino and entertainment complex. Offering more than just casino gaming, this world-class entertainment complex also offers dining and nightlife options, hotel accommodation, Lyric Theatre tickets, designer retail collections as well as frequent bus connections from Circular Quay.
The main gaming floor at The Star is organized into three areas; table games, electronic gaming machines (or “pokies”) and poker. With an estimated 140 tables offering various game variations with bet limits beginning from just $1 each table is provided at The Star Casino. Furthermore the Casino hosts the annual WSOP event as well as weekly tournaments open to both cash players and the general public.
At The Star, security is of utmost importance, with cameras strategically positioned throughout its facility and constantly monitored to log all transactions and movements as well as settle disputes among players and detect cheating or criminal activity. In addition to the main casino floor, there are private gaming rooms for members looking to avoid the crowds and be treated like VIPs.
Star Entertainment Group is currently experiencing financial challenges despite its many assets. Crown casino has siphoned off 30 per cent of business from Star, lending standards have tightened, as have regulators in NSW and Queensland, along with four shareholder class actions against it for $100 million fines imposed against Star.
Star’s advisers at Barrenjoey Capital Partners could result in the sale of its flagship Sydney asset within several months. Already, Star has laid off 500 employees equivalent to full time positions while freezing salaries, as its shares dropped more than 50 percent since 2016.
At The Star, in addition to a casino, there are a range of dining options including the well-received Royce Restaurant and newly opened Yong Ping Chinese Restaurant. Furthermore, The Star offers several bars and nightclubs including its world-famous Rock Lily live performance venue. At this state-of-the-art event centre, international artists perform concerts. Additionally, there are large scale musicals, opera and ballet performances at Star’s Lyric Theatre that won’t disappoint! Additionally, there is also a shopping arcade offering luxury brands and unique gifts. Absolute Rewards program gives guests an exclusive opportunity to score some amazing prizes – you can earn points by playing, dining and staying at The Star, then redeem them for things such as free meals, concert tickets or even an all-inclusive holiday getaway!