Star heads accused in court over alleged failure to manage illicit cash risk at casinos as major trial begins

Executives at troubled gambling firm accused by Asic of putting profit over risk management, court hears

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Former executives at embattled casino operator The Star put profit above risk when they failed to take action as junket operators potentially linked to crime gangs flaunted wads of cash and money in eskies, a judge has heard.

Lawyers for a slew of ex-heads from the embattled Star Entertainment Group appeared at the federal court as a lengthy hearing began on Monday.

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