The Star Casino Australia: An Independent Visitor Guide
An independent, unofficial guide to The Star Casino (The Star Sydney) at Pyrmont: the gaming floor, opening hours, dining and hotels, plus what the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 means if you choose to play online instead.
Play online →This is an independent, unofficial visitor guide to The Star Casino (The Star Sydney) at Pyrmont. The physical venue is licensed in New South Wales; any online casino play reached from this guide is operated offshore, is not licensed in Australia, and is restricted for AU residents under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
The Star Casino at a glance
Betting in Australia: key facts
| Minimum age | 18 |
|---|---|
| Regulator | The physical venue, The Star Sydney, is a licensed casino regulated in New South Wales by the NSW Independent Casino Commission and Liquor & Gaming NSW. Online casino play is not licensed in Australia and is overseen federally by ACMA under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 |
Online casino games (pokies, roulette, blackjack, poker) and in-play sports betting online are restricted for Australian residents under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001; any online play reached from this guide is operated offshore and is not licensed in Australia. If gambling is a problem for you, call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or self-exclude nationally through BetStop.
How to get started at The Star Casino
- Use this independent guide to plan a visit to The Star Sydney: the gaming floor, opening hours, dining and how to get there.
- Check the responsible gambling tools before you play: set limits and use BetStop, the national self-exclusion register, on 1800 858 858.
- Understand the legal position: online casino play is restricted for Australian residents under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, and any online brand reached from here is offshore.
Welcome bonus
The Star Sydney runs an in-venue loyalty programme (The Star Rewards) rather than the sign-up cash bonuses seen online. Any online welcome offer reached through links here is set by an offshore operator, not by this guide, and carries its own wagering terms that can change at any time. We do not issue, fund or control any offer, and nothing here is an inducement to sign up.