Singaporean who incurred gambling debt ordered to repay Australian casino S$33.6mil

Dr Wong Yew Choy incurred the A$43 million debt at The Star Gold Coast Casino (pictured) in Queensland, Australia between July 26 and Aug 2, 2018. - THE STAR GOLD COAST/FACEBOOK

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean casino high-roller who incurred a multimillion-dollar baccarat debt with The Star Gold Coast Casino has been ordered to repay the casino about A$38.7 million (S$33.6 million).

Dr Wong Yew Choy incurred an A$43 million debt at the casino in Queensland, Australia, between July 26 and Aug 2, 2018, but left Australia on the last day without settling it.