Mr Weeks is no stranger to the casino industry, having worked as Crown Resorts' executive general manager of transformation and regulatory response, according to his LinkedIn profile. “Gambling in this country is not illegal, but it's got to be done by certain rules and there's a really big building piece that needs to be undertaken by The Star to win back the public confidence,' he said. The announcement coincides with the first day on the job for Star's new chief executive, Robbie Cooke. 'If it were not for The Star’s change in attitude and our belief that it is in the public interest to protect the thousands of jobs at risk, there might have been a different outcome,' Mr Crawford said. It was this response that convinced the NICC that Star was aware of the 'gravity' of the inquiry and would work 'transparently' with the regulator.

increased risk, compliance, and security staff.

The company said it had developed a comprehensive, multi-year plan, with 130 milestones to meet over two years, including: In response, the Star Entertainment Group said it had taken 'significant and urgent remedial steps' and would do 'whatever necessary' to 'restore' the casino to suitability.

The inquiry heard allegations of money laundering, organised crime links and fraud at the casino in Pyrmont. Last month, Star Entertainment Group accepted the findings of an inquiry headed by Adam Bell SC, which included that it was unsuitable to hold a licence for its Sydney casino. It also noted Mr Week's position as manager is to run the casino in a way that is 'broadly consistent with the manner in which the former casino operator operated the casino,' except when it is 'necessary' or 'appropriate' to make changes that will 'address matters identified in the Bell Review.' This afternoon, the Star released a statement to the ASX confirming it will pay the $100 million penalty 'on a timetable yet to be agreed by NICC' and acknowledged its licence 'will be suspended indefinitely.'

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