UPDATE ON INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF SKYCITY ADELAIDE

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6 February 2023
SKYCITY INDEPENDENT REVIEW
Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Dini Soulio confirmed he has received preliminary
materials from retired Supreme Court Judge the Hon Brian Martin AO KC in the
independent investigation into the suitability of SkyCity Adelaide and SkyCity
Entertainment Group Limited to operate the Adelaide Casino.
The investigation was commissioned last year, after reviews into the operation of
casinos in other jurisdictions highlighted broader systemic issues that may be relevant
to the casino industry i n South Australia.
“While Mr Martin’s investigation has been separate from the proceedings initiated by
AUSTRAC in the Federal Court against SkyCity, there is clearly some overlap that will
need to be considered,” Mr Soulio said.
“Mr Martin has advised that until the resolution of the AUSTRAC proceedings, it is not
possible to determine reliably the question of suitability. On that basis, I have put on
hold the investigation with regard to an overall determination of suitability.
“However, in the meantime, I have written t o SkyCity relating to the allegations raised
in the AUSTRAC proceedings and the preliminary matters raised in Mr Martin’s
investigation.
“I am currently considering my options regarding any potential action I may take.
While this process is underway, it would not be appropriate to comment further.
“Further information will be made public as soon as possible.”