SYDNEY—An Australian regulator hit one of the country’s main casino operators with a record fine, as authorities increase scrutiny of an industry that has faced questions over how it attracts international high-rollers, particularly from China.
Star Entertainment Group which runs a large casino in Sydney, was fined 100 million Australian dollars, equivalent to $62 million, by the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission on Monday. The regulator also suspended Star’s license to operate the Sydney casino, though it will remain open under a government-appointed manager.
