• The Star Entertainment Group has lodged a development application with the NSW Department of Planning for a hotel tower that will herald the return of the famed Ritz-Carlton brand to Sydney.
• “When it comes to the world’s best gaming and casino offerings, The Crown Sydney is set to, quite literally, take things to all new heights – and this impressive development is a huge upgrade for Sydney and for Australia as a whole, putting it firmly on the map for the world’s biggest jet-setting high-rollers.

Two men have been charged after more than $570,000 cash and casino chips valued at nearly $170,000 were seized, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corrupt betting at a Sydney casino. Picture: NSW PoliceSource:Supplied

Two men have been charged and more than $570,000 in cash and casino chips worth nearly $170,000 have been seized as part of an investigation into alleged corrupt betting at The Star Casino.

Strike Force Antree was set up in early September to respond to reports two men were involved in corrupt betting during a game of Baccarat at The Star.

A spokesman for the Star said the casino’s “internal processes identified an issue”, leading the venue to bring in police and the casino regulator.

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Geoff has more than 20 years of operational casino experience at a senior executive level. He was appointed to his current position on 1 July 2020. Prior to this, Geoff had group-wide responsibility for operations at The Star Sydney, The Star Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre and Treasury Brisbane.

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Police arrested 27-year-old Ziyi Liu at a casino carpark in Sydney and 35-year-old Hieu Duc Lam at a home at Canley Heights about 6.20pm on September 9.

Two men have been charged after more than $570,000 cash and casino chips valued at nearly $170,000 were seized. Picture: NSW PoliceSource:Supplied

The men, aged 27 and 35, were arrested on September 9 and both charged with dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception and participating in a criminal group, contributing to criminal activity. Picture: NSW PoliceSource:Supplied

Detectives then carried out search warrants at the Canley Heights home, where they allegedly found more than $270,000 cash, USD $2000 and electronic storage devices, and at a unit in Ryde, where they allegedly seized more than $300,000 in cash and casino chips worth $169,000.

Both men have been charged with three counts of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception and participating in a criminal group, contributing to criminal activity.

Mr Liu appeared at Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday morning where his matter was adjourned to November 11.

It is alleged in court documents that he cheated while playing Baccarat at The Star on three occasions across September 7 and 8, scamming the casino out of $44,000, $24,000 and $32,000 respectively.

Mr Lam appeared before Liverpool Local Court and will also reappear on November 11.

Both men are on bail.

Investigations under Strike Force Antree are continuing.

Anyone with concerns about suspected illegal activity at casinos or within the racing industry should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

NCA NewsWire understands The Star called in law enforcement to investigate after internal processes flagged an issue. Picture: NSW PoliceSource:Supplied

Detectives under Strike Force Antree raided a home at Canley Heights and an unit at Ryde following the arrests earlier this month. Picture: NSW PoliceSource:Supplied

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At the home in Canley Heights, detectives allegedly found more than $270,000 cash, USD $2000 and electronic storage devices. Picture: NSW PoliceSource:Supplied

At Ryde, police allegedly seized more than $300,000 in cash and casino chips worth $169,000. Picture: NSW PoliceSource:Supplied