Star’s woes are all the more startling given its former dominance in a country that loses more money gambling per capita than any other in the world. "Poor governance is ultimately a big part of this story," said Ms Elizabeth Sheedy, a professor at Macquarie University’s business school. "It seems once you run a casino cleanly, it’s not nearly as profitable," she added. After a series of damning inquiries, Star casinos in New South Wales and Queensland are being overseen by government-appointed caretakers. "We think casinos in Australia will never be the lucrative businesses they once were," Hewitt said.
Exclusive to Silver members and higher, Vantage offers a more relaxed gaming environment away from the Main Casino floor. The spacious area features a lounge area, premium service, monthly house wine and beer specials, complimentary soft drinks, tea, and coffee, and Blackcoin a casual dining restaurant. The Star Sydney’s casino is open 24/7, complemented by late-night bars and entertainment. From luxury stays and award-winning dining to live shows and memorable experiences, whatever your fun, day or night, it’s all in one unforgettable destination. At the end of 2006, Star City introduced a new game, three card baccarat, following minor reorganization of its main gaming floor in preparation for the smoking ban in July 2007 and planned extensions to its gaming floors. This game was also removed from the floor shortly after due to lack of interest from players.