At The Star Gold Coast (formerly The Jupiter's). From award-winning Japanese at Kiyomi, to sumptuous Italian fare at Cucina Vivo, they’ve got high-end dining covered. For a more laid back bite. JUPITERS CASINO GOLD COAST CONGRESS 2014 ROOM/SUITE TYPE ROOM ONLY (INCLUSIVE OF GST) Superior (single, double, twin) $189.00 Corner king room with balcony $239.00 Executive room, single $289.00 Club Suite - One bedroom $399.00 Club Suite - Two bedrooms $588.00 King Terrace Suite $599.00 Ocean Terrace Suite –one bedroom $799.00. This is a buffet restaurant located within the Conrad Jupiters Casino/Hotel on the Gold Coast. Service is quite good and staff are polite and curteous. Main food selection is quite poor at $46/person for a normal dinner menu. There was nothing outstanding at all.

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 November 1985 as Conrad Jupiters. In 2017 it was rebranded as The Star, Gold Coast.^[1]

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 with 10,000 people in attendance.^[5][6][7] It was included in the November 2003 merger of Jupiters with Tabcorp^[8] In April 2010 it was rebranded as Jupiters Hotel & Casino.^[9] In 2011 it became part of Echo Entertainment Group when Tabcorp listed its casino assets.

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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.^[10] 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.^[11]

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.^[12] 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.^[13]

2006 renovations[edit]

The complex underwent renovations in 2006. $53 million was spent on refurbishment of the casino.^[14] 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.^[14] 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.^[7][15]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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1. ^From Jupiters to the Star and beyond: Gold Coast's casino turns 30Archived 7 November 2015 at the Wayback MachineBrisbane Times 5 November 2015
2. ^'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.
3. ^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.
4. ^Suzanne Simonot (25 August 2011). 'Jupiters Theatre in for $20m makeover'. goldcoast.com.au. News Limited. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
5. ^'10,000 at Queensland's first casino opening'. The Canberra Times. 60, (18, 317). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 24 November 1985. p. 3. Retrieved 18 December 2020 – via National Library of Australia.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
6. ^Jupiters Casino and Resort to get new name as part of redevelopmentGold Coast Bulletin 28 August 2015
7. ^ ^abJupiter's, Queensland's first casino, marks 30th anniversaryArchived 9 August 2016 at the Wayback MachineABC News 23 November 2015
8. ^Former Jupiters investorsArchived 25 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Tabcorp
9. ^Conrad Treasury Brisbane and Conrad Jupiters Gold Coast RebrandArchived 30 June 2016 at the Wayback MachineSpice News 30 March 2010
10. ^Daniel Sankey (15 September 2008). 'Broncos bad boys'. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 26 November 2009. Retrieved 25 January 2008.
11. ^Greg Stolz (12 August 2009). 'Jupiters Casino staff in scam case'. The Courier-Mail. Queensland Newspapers. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
12. ^Samantha Healy (13 July 2008). 'Nightclub head-cam concerns'. The Sunday Mail. Queensland Newspapers. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
13. ^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.
14. ^ ^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.
15. ^Construction Starts on $345 Million Gold Coast Jupiters Casino ExpansionUrban Developer 17 August 2015

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Although some people see this as a challenge and try to eat as much food as they can for the price they have paid, many people find the pricing system is still fair when you eat the same amount of food that you would at any other restaurant.
The ability to view the food choices available and immediately select what you would like to eat is the essential feature of a buffet restaurant. Deciding how much food you take with you on each trip to the buffet seems to be a technique that few can master. As the plates stack up and your stomach expands, realising you forgot to leave room for dessert can bring your night crashing down.
Whether you like seafood, roasts, Italian or everything under the sun, there is a restaurant buffet on the Gold Coast with your name on it. Here are a list of the top five Gold Coast restaurant buffets that you should not miss out on.

1) Food Fantasy
Located inside Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Food Fantasy aims to satisfy even the fussiest of eaters. No buffet restaurant on the Gold Coast seems to be lacking the top quality local seafood, fresh from our shores, and Food Fantasy is no exception. Serving hot and cold dishes, this is definitely a buffet where you will need to ensure that you have saved room for one of their indulgent desserts. With endless tea and coffee, catch up with friends or keep the kids entertained while you are tempted to enjoy the decadence.
Where: Broadbeach Island, Gold Coast, QLD.

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2) Citrique
One of the best seafood buffets on the Gold Coast can be found on the Ground Floor of the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa. With an absolutely massive spread of the freshest catch, seafood lovers will fall to their knees and rejoice when they set their eyes on this Gold Coast buffet. Prawns, scallops, mussels, oysters, crab and sweet fleshed bugs – all locally caught fresh from the trawlers. If your friends don’t share your seafood love affair, don’t stress. With a restaurant buffet that covers it all, from wood fired pizzas through to Asian inspired dishes, there really is something for everyone at this Gold Coast Restaurant.
Where: 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD.

3) Il Barocco
Find your favourite dress and put on those heels, buffets just got a little more fancy. Indulge in a night at the Palazzo Versace and enjoy a diverse buffet with inspirations from Asian, Western and Australian cuisines. Il Barocco combines contemporary dining with a classical setting, creating an elegant yet informal dining experience. With a promise of high-quality food that doesn’t falter, you can enjoy a buffet breakfast and dinner seven days a week, and a buffet lunch on Sunday.
Where: Sea World Drive, Main Beach, Gold Coast, QLD.

4) Frenzy Food Court
At every locals favourite club, Southport Sharks, Frenzy Food Court has one of the best dining atmospheres for families on the Gold Coast. Serving a buffet spread breakfast on weekends, and buffet dinner 7 days, Frenzy Food Court has endless food delights. You won’t be able to leave this buffet feeling anything but satisfied. When you’re done, it’s just few steps to the arcade machines for the kids or the pokies for the big kids.
Where: Cnr Musgrave & Olsen Aves, Southport, Gold Coast, QLD.

5) Waves
Waves Buffet Restaurant strives to serve fresh and dynamic dishes that are eye-catching and flavourful. Their seasonal buffet takes advantage of the season and utilises locally farmed produce that helps them keep their quality high and the flavours bold. Taking inspirations from Asia, India and the Mediterranean, this extensive buffet will delight your senses.
Where: 3032 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD

Don’t deny your stomach this pleasure any longer! Buckle the kids into the car and pack your fat jeans, it’s time to enjoy a whole lot of food.
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