For Star, the stakes are high as discussions on its AU$400 million AML failures penalty continue, which could trigger a collapse and industry-wide liquidity concerns. These regulatory capabilities contrast with Star’s ongoing struggles, giving Crown leverage. The potential appointment carries some historic relevance since Crown initially contested the Brisbane license in 2015 before losing it to Star. A successful operational takeover would not only welcome Crown to Queensland’s gaming market for the first time but also signal its full recovery as a trusted brand under Blackstone’s leadership. Industry analysts speculate that Queensland regulators could favor Crown for demonstrating its compliance capabilities, especially after its 2022 acquisition by Blackstone.