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The Star Casino; Lyric Theatre To Get Stevie Wonder, Prince Plus Jackpot, by Greg Tingle - 12th October 2011

Sydney’s mega relaunched land based casino and integrated entertainment complex, The Star (ex Star City Casino) is riding a wave of momentum at the moment, and they appear to have a ton of celebrities and world class performing artists lining up to ride of its renewed good name.

Ok, you've likely heard that Leonardo DiCaprio (in Sydney for at least four months filming The Great Gatsby) is spending a whole lot of time there these days (he occupies an entire floor... with a little assist from a model or two from time to time).

We all know Russell Crowe's connection with The Star... South Sydney Rabbitohs enjoy a somewhat controversial sponsorship deal with The Star (owned by Echo Entertainment). The Star is a "Major Home Corporate Partner", or something to that effect. Hey, its all about entertainment isn't it?

Now we learn that musical genius Stevie Wonder is to hold a one-off concert on 26th October. Yes, that's in less than two weeks.

Mr Wonder (real name Stevland Hardaway Morris) will serve up a intimate concert in the 2,000 seat Lyric Theatre at The Star.

Mr Wonder and his promoter will be looking to cash in as much as possible, and since the concert only seats a few thousand people something had to give. That's the ticket prices - coming in at between $255 to $455 per ticket. No, that's not a misprint.

During his career he has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has earned 49 Top 40 singles and 32 number one singles over the course of his career.. He signed with Motown Records' at 11 years of age, and things have been pretty cruisy by entertainment industry standards, ever since.

It should be no surprise that Wonder has a bush tucker bag of awards and commendations to his name. Try 25 Grammy Awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, an Academy Award and a Golden Globe (I Just Called To Say I Love You as seen in The Woman In Red motion picture).

The show at the Lyric Theatre is his only concert in Australia, so if you want to witness his magic in person you will just have to pay the big bucks (unless you know someone, as is sometimes the case in the entertainment and media industry).

Rumour: Prince...

It's strongly rumoured that Prince (Prince Rogers Nelson) will also play The Lyric this October or November. It's likely that Prince and his promoters will be watching the success of Mr Wonder's upcoming concert, and ticket purchasing numbers et al. No comment from Prince or his promoter at this stage.

The Lyric: a bit of history...

The Lyric Theatre has a ten year history of welcoming legendary performers from all over the world. Bon Jovi, Michael Crawford, Julio Iglesias and Tony Bennett and a host of others have all graced the stage of Sydney's premiere live entertainment address.

Phantom of the Opera, Oliver, Mamma Mia! and the world premiere of Priscilla Queen of The Desert...all musicals that have dazzled the audiences over the years. That's a strong track record, so if you have the moolah, seriously consider giving them your custom. Heck, any operation prepared to take on James Packer's Crown Casino for your entertainment dollar has a lot of guts and ain't mucking around.

The Star is not, I repeat, Not, an "RSL on steroids" anymore, so come on down and check out the coolest new star in town.

The Star: Casino, entertainment complex, or both?...

Media Man's Casino News Media, the gaming media and entertainment company, has elected to poll readers, entertainment lovers, and gambling fans, to hear their opinions of whether The Star is more about entertainment, gaming, or both? Readers can make their thoughts known by writing to Casino News Media, and contact details for the company are located on their official website. Results will be released in one month.

*The writer owns shares in Crown Limited. They are not a shareholder in Echo Entertainment or Tabcorp Holdings. The writer does not represent Echo Entertainment or Crown Limited.

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The Star Casino Hosts Leonardo DiCaprio; Casino VIP Super Whale With Models, by Greg Tingle

Media and insider reports state Leo is dating Sydney model Alyce Crawford, Murdoch's The Daily Tele... that Leonardo DiCaprio has been gifted a whole floor at The Star (formally Star City Casino) to live in during his four-month stay.

He's been bunkered down there since passing on his former Vaucluse digs because of privacy issues (unwelcome paps), casino spies have revealed that Echo Entertainment top brass Larry Mullin was so keen to get DiCaprio under their roof that a whole floor was transformed into a luxury super-suite.

"Mountains were moved," said our friend at The Star, who reckons the famous actor has a private entrance to his Astral Tower pad to evade the paparazzi.

"The entire thing was refurbished and rebuilt from scratch. It cost a fortune but the directive was 'spare no expense'."

Asked about the plush situation for 'Our Leo' at Star, Tabcorp: "No comment."

DiCaprio does apparently say G'day on occasion with casino workers and others who cross his path.

"He was spotted in Black By Ezard and kept his cap on and head down and didn't engage with anyone. And a few nights later Hugh "Wolverine" Jackman was in there and couldn't have been nicer," said the deep throat.

"He was chatting to staff and taking pictures and having a great time. It was interesting to see the difference."

His ex-girlfriend Blake Lively has moved on, as has Bar Refaeli, with the model photographed in an embrace with Pierre Sarkozy, 25, the son of French Prez Nicolas Sarkozy, at the Paris nightclub Rasputin.

Stay tuned as Media Man and its ever growing "spy" network. As 'Our Leo' says, 'Catch Me If You Can' (and no, it won't likely be at The Star casino).

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Snoop Dogg Enjoys Time In Australian Casinos; Star City In Sin City Sydney..

With hip-hop stars Snoop Dogg and Nelly have been enjoying their time down under in Australia. At an announced side-show in Sydney's Star City Casino last weekend, the two famed hip-hop stars shocked the crowd when an ensemble of acclaimed Supafest co-stars joined them on stage. Industry luminaries The Game, T-Pain, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe and Spliff Star all joined in the fun. They wowed fans with an hour of freestyle rapping. The show is already being described as the biggest hip-hop show in Australian history. Star City in Sydney is hoping to look after them again, as is the Tabcorp owned sister casino on the Gold Coast - Jupiters Hotel and Casino.

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ANZPT success forces weekly tournaments to be postponed!

The ANZPT Sydney Championships are in full swing at Star City, with six events being played over the last seven days and the Main Event almost a sell out!

Come in over the weekend and be a part of the action. Sunday 3rd May is set to be a very busy day for Poker at Star City with the final table of the ANZPT Sydney Main Event, a Teams Event, Mega Satellite into the next ANZPT event as well as the filming of a final table to award a place in the new reality TV show, ‘The Poker Star’.

Following the huge effort put in by our staff and the enormous support of our regular players throughout the tournament, our weekly Monday and Wednesday tournaments for next week will be postponed. Of course regular cash games will still be available.

Check out www.biggamepoker.com.au for the complete results of the ANZPT Sydney Championships, along with ALL the events information, and a photo gallery of the winners. Visit the site now...but only if you’re game

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Star City's $475 million facelift with largest outdoor gaming area, by Justin Vallejo - 24th September 2008
(Credit: The Daily Telegraph)

Sydney's famous skyline will undergo a major facelift as part of a $475 million upgrade to Star City.

But hidden among the glitz and glamour of the new-look casino are plans for the largest outdoor gaming area in NSW.

Once ridiculed as the "Pyrmont Workers Club", the aging casino will undergo a complete overhaul - with these artists impressions revealing the first look at the dramatic changes.

The expansions plans of "Project Star", going on exhibition today , reveal a giant reshaping of the casino to face towards the harbour and Sydney's city views.

A new 309 room hotel on vacant land next to the casino will be the first major five star hotel build in the CBD since the Olympic Games.

Tabcorp's Chief Executive of Casinos Walter Bugno said Star City was now more than 10 years old and was in need an overhaul.

"This is our chance to build a world-class casino and entertainment complex," Mr Bugno said.

"For the first time, Star City will be facing the harbour and the city and that will give us an advantage that no other casino in the world can match."

Star City has included the outdoor gaming proposal in its major development application before the NSW Planning Department after it was rejected by City of Sydney Council in July.

At the time, Lord Mayor Clover Moore called the outdoor gaming area an appalling development that "would prey on the most vulnerable of society" while the NSW Health Department said it failed to meet smoke-free legislation.

It is understood that substantial changes have been made to the original proposal that was withdrawn from the council to ensure it complies with the state's unenclosed space laws.

While new licensing agreements will allow Star City to operate additional tables subject to approval, there will be no increase in the number of poker machines above the current 1500 cap.

About 750 construction jobs will be created over the next three years while another 900 hotel and casino jobs will be created when the expansion in complete in 2011.

A new grand entry to the casino on the harbour side will replace the current staircase while the existing ballroom will be expanded to hold at least 1200 people.

The final floor plans are still being designed but Mr Bugno estimates there would be around 17 restaurants and 11 bars in the new complex.

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