Post-Crown's casino license turmoil, The Star is on the brink of facing a similar fate.

Trouble's brewing for one of Australia’s largest brick-and-mortar casinos. Just weeks ago, Crown Casino in Melbourne was deemed unfit to hold its gambling license due to lapses in anti-money laundering measures and failure in addressing problem gambling. Now, The Star casino in Queensland might be the next to follow in its footsteps.

With money laundering and problem gambling being major concerns, national gambling regulators are keeping a watchful eye on Australian casinos. Star and Crown were found lacking in their preventive measures, drawing attention from various commissions investigating their daily routines. Previously, Crown fell short in fulfilling its responsibilities. It's now under the local gaming authority’s watch and must demonstrate its capacity to retain its license in the coming years.

To combat money laundering, new rules have been rolled out for Crown visitors. Gamers must now adhere to daily betting limits and present identification for larger payouts.

The Star is likely to face similar consequences to retain its license. Despite their size, these casinos cannot afford immediate license revocation. However, they'll be closely watched by a government gaming body to ensure they rectify their operational flaws.

Justice Minister Shannon Fentiman's comments on the findings suggest: “Post-show cause process, an array of corrective actions are available to the Government. These include fines, license suspension or cancellation, and appointing a special manager, as seen in Victoria's Crown Casino incident.”