Overview

• Eric Thomas, formerly known as Gable Tostee, was banned by Star Entertainment in 2022 after an alleged hotel-room assault involving a woman who later obtained a domestic violence order.
• Thomas argues the casino ban is discriminatory, claiming it unfairly targets him based on his gender and has caused him psychological and social harm.
• Star Entertainment defends the ban, citing a potential risk to guest safety and the likelihood of adverse publicity due to Thomas's history of controversial behavior.
• In April 2025, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal declined Thomas's request to lift the ban before substantive hearings, stating there was no evidence of gender bias in the casino's decision.
• The full tribunal hearings on the matter are scheduled for September and November 2025, where both parties will present their cases in greater detail.