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Star Entertainment Posts Loss, Says Revenue Continues to Fall
The Star complex in Sydney. Star’s shares have been suspended since Feb. 28.
Photographer: Brent Lewin/BloombergStar Entertainment Group Ltd. finally released its long-delayed first-half results, showing it posted a A$136 million ($86 million) loss and that trading conditions continue to deteriorate across its casinos.
Revenue plunged 25% to A$650 million in the six months ended Dec. 31, Star said in a statement Tuesday. It has continued to weaken, falling 9% in the the first three months of this year, hit by cash limits at its Sydney complex and challenging trading conditions at its Gold Coast casino.