Bruce Mathieson
Bruce Mathieson is a seasoned hotelier and businessman known for his significant stake in the Australian casino industry. As the largest shareholder of Star Entertainment, he has been actively involved in the company's operations and strategic decisions. Recently, he was in the news for proposing a bid to acquire the Gold Coast property of Star Entertainment amidst the company's ongoing financial struggles and attempts to navigate its debt crisis.
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Recent news mentions
Star’s majority shareholder, pub and pokies billionaire Bruce Mathieson, provided a $300 million lifeline to Star Entertainment.
Alleged Penthouse Syndicate ringleader Anya Phan ‘laundered’ $800,000 at The Star
Australia· 2025-12-14
Bruce Mathieson led attempts to depose then-chairman Peter Hearl.
EDV Gen Zs guzzling Hard Rated as Dan Murphys amps up security measuresAustralia· 2025-08-25
Bruce Mathieson is referred to as the pubs billionaire and the company’s largest shareholder.
Ari Mervis resignation leaves Dan Murphy’s, BWS ‘rudderless’, investors sayAustralia· 2025-08-04
Bruce Mathieson is a major shareholder associated with Star's financial dealings.
Star back on the brink as Brisbane casino deal collapsesAustralia· 2025-08-01Bruce Mathieson is a pokies billionaire who will contribute $100 million as part of the rescue deal for Star.
Star in peril as partners threaten casino dealAustralia· 2025-06-30
Bruce Mathieson is a billionaire and a significant shareholder influencing Endeavour's direction.
Can former Virgin boss save Endeavour with radical change?Australia· 2025-04-29
Bruce Mathieson is Star’s largest investor who would inject fresh funds to keep Star afloat.
Star casinos must ditch glitz, start from scratch, says Bally’s chiefAustralia· 2025-04-18
Billionaire Bruce Mathieson will certainly be in favour of the deal, tipping in $100 million.
Bally’s rescue plan for casino is predatoryAustralia· 2025-04-08Bruce Mathieson had also previously pitched two offers for the company’s Gold Coast casino.
Star board locked in talks as clock ticks down on casinosAustralia· 2025-03-02Bruce Mathieson pitched a bid for the Gold Coast property a few months ago.
Why Star Entertainment doesn’t deserve to be savedAustralia· 2025-02-18