Star fined for illegally helping gamblers use credit cards at Queensland casinos

Embattled operator hit with $140,000 penalty after pleading guilty to 11 charges in Brisbane magistrates court

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Multi-billion dollar casino operator Star Entertainment has been fined $140,000 for illegally helping patrons use credit cards to gamble.

The embattled casino operator pleaded guilty to 11 charges in Brisbane magistrates court on Wednesday.

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