Troy Dowker, an agent with Michael Kollosche, is not allowed to enter Gold Coast restaurant Rick Shores “under any circumstances”. A source told news.com.au that the ban was likely to cause headaches for the agent, as the venue provides networking for the rich and famous. When contacted, Mr Dowker said: “Mate I’m just at a charity golf event, just in between holes, but mate I’ve got no comment on that, I’ll give you a call later today.” News.com.au never received another call and Mr Dowker has not replied to repeated attempts to reach him. Never miss the latest wealth and culture news from Australia and around the world - download the news.com.au app direct to your phone. In a statement, Rick Shores said: “As a matter of policy, we do not comment on individual incidents or matters involving specific patrons.” News.com.au understands this is the first time Rick Shores co-owners David Flynn and Nick Woodward have ever banned a customer from one of their venues. An industry insider said the restaurant had been Mr Dowker’s “go-to” for wining and dining clients. Another source said it was his “regular fixture for years and he would take clients there, as well as his staff for Christmas, birthdays, and the Melbourne Cup”. They added the ban was a “huge blow to his ego”. Do you know more? Email harrison.christian@news.com.au The famous eatery on Burleigh Beach attracts many big names, including the likes of Chris Hemsworth, Miley Cyrus and Matt Damon. Since its founding in 2016, it has regularly been listed as one of the best restaurants in the country. Mr Dowker specialises in selling multimillion-dollar properties and is a major player in the Gold Coast real estate scene. In April, he sold champion surfer Mr Fanning’s property in Bilinga for more than $16 million in a pre-auction deal. The beachfront mansion known as “Rolling Seas” attracted interest from all over the world and set a new benchmark for the southern Gold Coast, Mr Dowker said at the time. Promotional material on his website boasts that he has made a total $1.5 billion in sales during his career. Last week Kollosche held its annual awards not at Rick Shores, but at the Tropic restaurant, which is next-door. Mr Dowker’s team took home a handful of gongs including salesperson of the year. The agency’s managing director, Michael Kollosche, said he had “no knowledge of any incident”. “Accordingly, it would be inappropriate for us to make any comment on Troy’s behalf,” Mr Kollosche said. “We do, however, wish to make it clear that there is nothing to suggest that this is a work or business-related incident.” Rick Shores owners Mr Flynn and Mr Woodward also own Norte and Sueno in Nobby Beach.