Australia Slams Star Entertainment Group with AUD 260M AML Penalty

The Star Entertainment Group has been handed an AUD 260 million ($182.5 million) fine due to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism failings. The fine is related to historical activity at The Star’s properties and is the latest hurdle for the embattled casino and hospitality operator. The Penalty Relates to Older Failings In a judgement issued on October 28, 2026, the Federal Court of Australia opted to levy penalties of AUD 260 million against The Star, citing its systemic AML and CTF violations as the reason. The violations in question were related to The Star’s activity between 2016 and 2022.