Star Casino Sydney is apparently banning players without providing a reason, and one high-profile player believes it could be the result of the casino's recent money laundering allegations.
The Star Entertainment Group, which owns six major casinos in Australia, reported $1.26 billion losses during the first half of 2023. Much of that had to do with an October 2022 financial crimes issue that resulted in a A$100 million fine ($62 million USD) and a temporary license suspension.
Alex Lynskey, who finished seventh place for $1.5 million in the 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, is banned from playing at the popular card room as of December 2022.