Star casino inquiry hears people banned from interstate venues were ‘encouraged to come to Queensland’

Money laundering will play central role in review into Star's suitability to hold licences in Queensland as public hearings begin

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Star Entertainment's money-laundering controls will be tested as a fresh investigation examines suggestions that people banned from other casinos were encouraged to travel to Queensland.

Public hearings into Star's suitability to hold casino licences in Queensland began on Tuesday, with counsel assisting Jonathan Horton QC confirming the issue of money laundering will play a central role.

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