[2][3] A temporary casino was opened by Acting Prime Minister Kim Beazley on 13 September 1995 on the site of former wharves 12/13.

The two areas are only available to high rollers and international guests following an application for membership and review by The Star's management.

Another recent upgrade is the addition of a new "ultra exclusive" area directly above the Sovereign Room called the Chairmans Lounge.

The Star provides many traditional casino games, including Mini Baccarat, Blackjack, Caribbean Stud, Craps, Pai Gow, Poker, Pontoon, Roulette, Rapid (semi-electronic) Roulette, Sic Bo and Three card poker Two-Up was available at Star City but was removed at the end of October 2003 as the game was not considered to be economically viable.

The footage can be used to settle player disputes, identify cheating, and be used in the Australian court system for prosecution.

[9] In 2009, Tabcorp, the then-owners of Star City, announced an A$475 million refurbishment and expansion program called Project Star which involved the re-orientation of the casino towards Sydney Harbour, including a new "iconic" entrance as well as a drop-off zone on the harbour side of the casino site.

The first 12 episodes of the 2005–2006 Australian television series Joker Poker was filmed in a private gaming room at the casino.

The now defunct Ralph magazine shot its swimsuit model of the year competition at Turbines Health Club (pool and gym for the hotel and apartments).

[13] In one attempt, Aleksa tried entering the casino while dressed in hospital surgical garbs, dragging an IV drip stand on wheels, with a high forehead temperature.

[14] "When I rocked up with my hospital gown and drip, the first thing they asked me was whether I had a Star Casino gold membership card."

When asked about possible legal repercussions over their comedic stunt, Vulović replied: "There's no point suing us, we already lost all our savings on big wheel during our filming breaks.

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