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| The Star Gold Coast | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gold Coast, Queensland |
| Address | Broadbeach Island, Broadbeach |
| Opening date | November 1985 (dry run) February 1986 (official) |
| No. of rooms | 592 |
| Total gaming space | 65,000 sq ft (6,000 m2) |
| Signature attractions | Jupiters Theatre |
| Casino type | Land |
| Owner | Star Entertainment Group |
| Previous names | Conrad Jupiters, Jupiters Hotel & Casino |
| Renovated in | 2006, 2012, 2017 |
| Coordinates | 28°01′54″S153°25′44″E / 28.031607°S 153.428750°ECoordinates: 28°01′54″S153°25′44″E / 28.031607°S 153.428750°E |
| Website | www.star.com.au/goldcoast |
The Star Gold Coast (formerly Jupiters Hotel and Casino) is a casino and hotel located in the suburb of Broadbeach on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. The casino, which was Queensland's first, is situated next to the Nerang River and is operated by Star Entertainment Group. It opened in February 1986 as Conrad Jupiters. In 2017 it was rebranded as The Star, Gold Coast.[1]
Lindores Construction Logistics – “The Darling” Star Casino LCL, working alongside Probuild, has recently finished works on site, to complete the development of the new 6 star hotel tower on the Gold Coast. Brisbane is preparing to add a spate of new major development projects to its ever-changing skyline. Australia’s third-largest city recently welcomed the completion of the $1.1 billion second runway at the Brisbane International Airport and has been boosted by a now-$50 billion infrastructure and transport pipeline. The city is also lining up an Olympic bid. A construction worker died Monday morning at the recently opened Agua Caliente Cathedral City casino. Jay Ayers, 41, of Temecula, was fatally injured at 5:20 a.m. Palm Canyon Drive.
One per cent of the casino's gross gaming revenue is deposited in the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. This fund was established in 1987, supports non-profit community-based groups and is administered by the Government of Queensland.[2]
The seven acre complex includes eight bars, seven restaurants, conference facilities, a ballroom, theatre, health spa and gym. The hotel, with 592 rooms, stands 66 metres (216 feet) and has 21 floors. The complex is governed under the Jupiters Casino Agreement Act.[3]
Theatre[edit]
Jupiters Theatre underwent a $20 million makeover and expansion and re-opened in June, 2012.[4] The redevelopment of the theatre resulted in the capacity more than doubling to accommodate 2,000 seated or 2,300 general admission guests and the theatre viewing experience will be improved through state-of-the-art technologies and architecture.
The theatre redevelopment includes the creation of a balcony level with up to 300 seats, VIP Hospitality rooms for pre- and post-event functions, new bars on the balcony and orchestra level, new toilets on the balcony and orchestra level, purpose built integrated movie projection booth, multi-purpose mechanical thrust stage, the enhancement of disability access to all areas, and increased dressing room space.
In 2008, Jupiters ceased producing shows in-house and now presents international shows such as Mother Africa, ABBA Revival, Burn The Floor, Dance of Desire, and STOMP.
History[edit]
Conrad Jupiters Casino opened on 22 November 1985.[5][6] It was included in the November 2003 merger of Jupiters with Tabcorp[7] In April 2010 it was rebranded as Jupiters Hotel & Casino.[8] In 2011 it became part of Echo Entertainment Group when Tabcorp listed its casino assets.
Jupiters Hotel & Casino made headlines in 1995 when then Brisbane Broncos Rugby League player Julian O'Neill urinated on the carpet under a black jack table on two separate occasions.[9] Both Jupiters Hotel & Casino and the Treasury Casino in Brisbane were used for money laundering by welfare recipients on behalf of organised crime syndicates, from May 2006 to November 2007.
Between 1993 and 2001, the casino was defrauded of $5.7 million when corrupt casino staff and food suppliers fabricated food orders and invoices. In 2009, a court heard that senior management tried to prevent a proper investigation and that the police major fraud squad became involved in 2003.[10]
In 2008, security staff at the casino and other venues took part in a trial of head mounted cameras which were worn over the ear. The devices were used to record video and audio evidence of incidents and raised privacy concerns due to a lack of laws regarding their use.[11] In 2009, Office of Gaming acting executive director Barry Grimes criticised the casino's internal controls and procedures relating to excluded persons gaining entry to the casino.[12]
2006 renovations[edit]
The complex underwent renovations in 2006. $53 million was spent on refurbishment of the casino.[13] The two gaming floors are now one and the size is just over double of what it was. Level Two became the brand new Gold Club room. A new restaurant, balconies, and two new bars were included in the renovation. By 2008, 442 of the hotel rooms were completely refurbished at the cost of $16 million.[13] The hotel front office and lobby bar were also renovated.
2017 expansion[edit]
In August 2015, work commenced on a $345 million redevelopment of the casino including the construction of a 17 storey tower.[6][14]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^From Jupiters to the Star and beyond: Gold Coast's casino turns 30Archived 7 November 2015 at the Wayback MachineBrisbane Times 5 November 2015
- ^'About us: Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund'. The State of Queensland (Queensland Treasury). Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2010.
- ^Lucy Ardern (22 October 2010). 'Jupiters plans bypass council'. goldcoast.com.au. News Limited. Archived from the original on 25 October 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^Suzanne Simonot (25 August 2011). 'Jupiters Theatre in for $20m makeover'. goldcoast.com.au. News Limited. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^Jupiters Casino and Resort to get new name as part of redevelopmentGold Coast Bulletin 28 August 2015
- ^ abJupiter's, Queensland's first casino, marks 30th anniversaryArchived 9 August 2016 at the Wayback MachineABC News 23 November 2015
- ^Former Jupiters investorsArchived 25 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Tabcorp
- ^Conrad Treasury Brisbane and Conrad Jupiters Gold Coast RebrandArchived 30 June 2016 at the Wayback MachineSpice News 30 March 2010
- ^Daniel Sankey (15 September 2008). 'Broncos bad boys'. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 26 November 2009. Retrieved 25 January 2008.
- ^Greg Stolz (12 August 2009). 'Jupiters Casino staff in scam case'. The Courier-Mail. Queensland Newspapers. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^Samantha Healy (13 July 2008). 'Nightclub head-cam concerns'. The Sunday Mail. Queensland Newspapers. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^Patrick Lion (11 July 2009). 'Queensland casinos 'use rewards to lure back problem gamblers''. news.com.au. News Limited. Archived from the original on 30 January 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ abShannon Molloy (21 August 2008). 'Conrad Jupiter's $16m facelift'. Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 2 December 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
- ^Construction Starts on $345 Million Gold Coast Jupiters Casino ExpansionUrban Developer 17 August 2015
External links[edit]
Media related to Jupiters Hotel and Casino at Wikimedia Commons
Gold Coast Bulletin
CONSTRUCTION will soon begin on the Gold Coast’s newest development — a $400 million, 53-storey hotel and residential tower.
The high-rise, known as The Star residences, will become built at Broadbeach and will be hope to Australia’s first Dorsett Hotel.
The 4.5 star hotel will be developed by the Destination Gold Coast Consortium — a joint venture between The Star Entertainment Group and its Hong Kong-based partners, Far East Consortium and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises.
New towers at The Star.
A total of 316 hotel rooms will be created across the tower’s lower levels, while a further 423, one and two bedroom residential apartments will be built across its upper floors.
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And more than 1800 jobs will be created during construction, which will begin this year and will run until 2022.
Star Entertainment Group Managing Director Queensland Geoff Hogg said the tower would create a large-scale, premium development that reinforces The Star’s confidence in the tourism outlook for South East Queensland.
Construction will soon begin on the 53-storey tower.
“This new hotel and apartment offering brings us closer to realising our vision of becoming Australia’s leading integrated resort company, and we’re proud of the fact we will now have three hotels on Broadbeach Island, Mr Hogg said.
“The addition of an international brand such as The Dorsett also brings with it awareness in the global market, and especially Asia, where the wealthy middle-class demographic continues to expand rapidly.
The tower will contain Australia’s first Dorsett Hotel.
“They are looking for authentic experiences further from home, and are wanting to travel.
“When combined with our climate, natural beauty, abundant fresh produce and safe environment, it makes the Gold Coast a truly compelling tourism destination.”
Features of the tower are new restaurants, bars, resort facilities, carparking and shops, and an exclusive recreation deck for apartment occupants on Level 20.
Up to four new towers will be built at the casino site over the next decade.
The Star today announced Hutchinson Builders as the contractor of the project.
Hutchinson boss Greg Quinn, said he was looking forward to working on the project.
“We’re excited to bring our expertise, local knowledge and project partners to deliver this landmark development in partnership with The Star Entertainment Group,” he said.
“Hutchies has carved out a niche for delivering luxury developments in live operating environments like this across Australia, and this new tower at The Star Gold Coast solidifies the current development confidence and growth across the Gold Coast region.”
Hutchisons confirmed that most new jobs would be sourced from local contractors, with around 1600 on top of its own 200-strong staff.
The new tower will be completed in 2022.
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Source: 17 August 2018 https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/business/gold-coast-development-construction-of-new-400m-hotel-and-residential-tower-at-the-star-casino-complex-imminent/news-story/58fc109ca9b0030199e607479200be77