ASX Announcement

3 December 2020

UPDATE ON COVID-19 OPERATING RESTRICTIONS IN NSW AND QUEENSLAND

The Star Entertainment Group Limited (ASX code: SGR) (The Star) references the NSW Government's announcement of 2 December 2020 about COVID-19 related restrictions that apply to larger hospitality venues (including The Star Sydney) with effect from Monday 7 December 2020.

The easing in operating restrictions includes an increase in the number of patrons as permitted under the 1 person per 2m2 rule (previously 1 person per 4m2) and the removal of the 300 patron cap per area. Notwithstanding these changes, The Star Sydney is still required to comply with the rules regarding spatial distancing between gaming positions.

The changes permit The Star Sydney to increase patronage from the current maximum of 1,800 patrons at any one time within the casino area to up to approximately 10,000 patrons, based on the square metreage of the property.

In addition, the Queensland Government has also eased some of the operating restrictions that apply to the indoor areas of hospitality venues. As of 17 November 2020, the 1 person per 4m2 rule has been reduced to 1 person per 2m2. Further, every gaming machine can now be utilised, and the maximum number of patrons per table has been increased from 4 to 7. Patrons are also able to stand while consuming alcohol. The re-opening of the Queensland border to residents of Greater Sydney and Victoria from 1 December 2020 should enhance visitation to The Star Gold Coast property.

The easing in operating restrictions across all three properties will enable us to welcome back additional employees as well as an increased number of our members and guests to safe and entertaining environments.

Authorised by:

Matt Bekier

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

For more information contact:

Financial analysts

Harry Theodore

Tel: + 61 2 9657 8040

Chief Financial Officer

Mark Wilson

Tel: + 61 2 9657 7423

General Manager Business Development and

Investor Relations

Media

Peter Jenkins

Tel: + 61 2 9657 9288

General Manager, Media & Communications

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