The Star Entertainment Group has doubled down on its bid to sue an Asian billionaire who racked up a $43 million gambling debt at its Gold Coast casino.
VIP high roller Dr Wong Yew Choy allegedly dishonoured a blank cheque after a five-day losing streak playing baccarat at The Star Gold Coast.
After losing an international bid to pursue Dr Wong over the debt in Singapore, Star Casino has been granted leave to pursue the billionaire in the Queensland Supreme Court.
The well-known Asian gambler had been lured to the Gold Coast casino as part of a marketing junket in July 2018
The gambling mogul opened his account with a $40 million cheque to buy gaming chips before hitting the baccarat table.
Within three days, the billionaire lost the …
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