The Star, Sydney facts for kids
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The Star complex in 2011
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| Location | Pyrmont, Sydney, Australia |
| Opening date | 13 September 1995 |
| No. of rooms | 351 |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Star Entertainment Group |
| Architect | Philip Cox |
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| Renovated in | 2009–2011 A$961 million |
| Coordinates | 33°52.1′S 151°11.7′E / 33.8683°S 151.1950°E |
The Star Sydney is a large entertainment complex in Pyrmont, Sydney, Australia. It used to be called Star City Casino and before that, Sydney Harbour Casino. It is the second biggest casino in Australia, after Crown Melbourne in Melbourne.
The Star Sydney overlooks Darling Harbour. It has two main areas for games, a bar, three restaurants, and 351 hotel rooms. There are also 130 apartments. The complex includes the 2,000-seat Sydney Lyric theatre and a 3,000-seat Event Centre]. The New South Wales Casino Control Authority watches over its gaming activities. The Star is the only legal casino in New South Wales.
In December 1994, a group of companies, Leighton Properties and Showboat, won the first casino license for New South Wales. A temporary casino opened on September 13, 1995. It was built on the site of old wharves. The permanent casino opened on November 27, 1997. It was designed by Sydney architect Philip Cox and American architect Hillier. This was one of the largest building projects ever in Australia. Today, Star Entertainment Group owns the complex.
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Gaming Areas at The Star
The Star Sydney has two main areas for games. The main gaming floor is on level one for everyone. The Sovereign Room is on level three. This room is for special guests who apply for membership. It also has a very private area called the Inner Sanctum.
Recent updates have added more gaming spaces to the main floor. These include the Oasis Lounge and the 36 Degrees Bar. These new areas did not add more gaming tables or machines overall. The main gaming floor has three parts: Table Games, Electronic Gaming, and Poker. The number of poker tables has grown to 40.
The Sovereign Room has also been improved. It now has four extra private gaming rooms. There are also more places to eat and relax. Another new area is the Chairmans Lounge. This is a very exclusive area above the Sovereign Room. Only a small number of special members can use it. The Star also has a sports bar.
Table Games You Can Play
The Star offers many classic casino games. These include Mini Baccarat, Blackjack, Caribbean Stud, Craps, Pai Gow, Poker, Pontoon, Roulette, Rapid (semi-electronic) Roulette, Sic Bo, and Three card poker.
Electronic Games Available
The Star has many electronic gaming machines. These include slot machines, bingo, rapid roulette, and video poker machines. The Star has almost 1,500 electronic gaming machines. It is allowed to have a maximum of 1,500.
Keeping Everyone Safe
Like most large venues, the gaming areas are always watched. A system of security cameras monitors everything. Cameras are on the roof and in the table signs. This helps make sure all actions are recorded. The video can help solve disagreements between players. It also helps identify cheating.
Places to Eat and Drink
The Star has many different restaurants. Some of these are very fancy, five-star places. Not all restaurants are run by The Star itself. Some are managed by private companies. The Star's Harvest Buffet is famous for its all-you-can-eat buffet. It has a seafood buffet on weekends.
The Star also has eight bars inside the complex. Two more places are also bars, and two independent places outside can serve alcohol. Bars inside the gaming area are only for adults (people over 18). Some bars have live music, especially on weekends.
Marquee Nightclub
A new nightclub called the Marquee opened on March 31, 2012.
Big Changes and New Look
In 2009, the owners of Star City announced a big plan. They would spend A$475 million to update and expand the complex. This project was called Project Star. It aimed to turn the casino more towards Sydney Harbour. This included a new main entrance on the harbour side. Work started in late 2009 and finished in late 2012. The final cost was about A$961 million. On September 16, 2011, the casino reopened with its new name, "The Star".
The Star in Popular Culture
The Star has hosted many famous events. This includes the annual film and television AACTA Awards. Some TV shows have also been filmed here. The first 12 episodes of the Australian TV series Joker Poker were filmed in a private gaming room. Also, several episodes of Beauty and the Geek Australia were filmed at The Star.
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In Spanish: The Star para niños
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In Spanish: The Star para niños
