About Poker Stars Casino
Operator details, regulatory licences, corporate ownership and player-protection commitments behind Poker Stars Casino in the United Kingdom.
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Who We Are
Poker Stars Casino is the casino product offered under the PokerStars brand to UK players. The PokerStars brand was launched in 2001 as a pure online-poker room and grew into one of the world's most recognised real-money gaming brands. The casino vertical was added to the PokerStars product line in 2015, giving UK players slots, live dealer tables and instant-win titles alongside the original poker offering, all inside a single PokerStars account.
Real-money play for British customers is provided under UK Gambling Commission account 39108, held by Stars Interactive Limited. The PokerStars Casino product is also supplied internationally by TSG Interactive Gaming Europe Limited under Malta Gaming Authority licence MGA/B2C/213/2011. Both companies sit within Flutter Entertainment plc, the dual-listed (London and New York) parent group that has owned the PokerStars brand since its 2020 acquisition of The Stars Group.
Brand & Operator
Verified corporate information for the brand and the licensed operating entities behind Poker Stars Casino for UK customers, including the company structure, gambling licences and parent group.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | PokerStars (launched 2001) |
| Casino Product Launched | 2015 (PokerStars Casino vertical) |
| UK Licence Holder | Stars Interactive Limited |
| Registered Address (UK Licence Holder) | Douglas Bay Complex, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1DZ |
| MGA Operating Entity | TSG Interactive Gaming Europe Limited (Malta-registered) |
| Parent Group | Flutter Entertainment plc |
| Parent Listings | London Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange (ticker FLUT) |
| UK Product | Casino vertical of the PokerStars brand |
| Market Served | United Kingdom (Great Britain customers, 18+) |
Licences and Regulators
The PokerStars Casino product is delivered to UK players through Stars Interactive Limited's UK Gambling Commission licence, supported by parallel international licences held inside the wider Flutter Entertainment group.
| Regulator | Licence / Reference | Scope | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Gambling Commission | Account 39108 | Casino (Remote) - Stars Interactive Limited | Active |
| UK Gambling Commission | Account 39108 | General Betting Standard - Real Event (Remote) | Active |
| UK Gambling Commission | Account 39108 | General Betting Standard - Virtual Event (Remote) | Active |
| UK Gambling Commission | Account 39108 | Gambling Software (Remote) | Active |
| UK Gambling Commission | Account 39108 | Pool Betting (Remote) | Active |
| Malta Gaming Authority | MGA/B2C/213/2011 | B2C remote-gaming licence - TSG Interactive Gaming Europe Limited | Active |
UK licence details are publicly verifiable on the UK Gambling Commission register; MGA details are publicly verifiable on the MGA authorisation portal.
Timeline and History
Key milestones for the PokerStars brand and the corporate group that owns and operates Poker Stars Casino today.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2001 | PokerStars founded by Isai Scheinberg as an online-poker room. |
| 2002 | Launch of the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) tournament series. |
| 2014 | PokerStars and the Rational Group acquired by Amaya Inc. (which later rebranded as The Stars Group). |
| 2015 | PokerStars Casino product launched, adding slots, table games and live dealer to the PokerStars account; UK casino offering goes live for British players. |
| 2018 | PokerStars Sports launched, extending the brand into sports betting. |
| 2020 | Flutter Entertainment plc completes its all-share combination with The Stars Group, bringing PokerStars into the Flutter portfolio alongside Paddy Power and Betfair. |
| 2024 | Flutter Entertainment lists on the New York Stock Exchange (FLUT) in addition to its existing London listing, becoming dual-listed. |
Corporate Group Structure
PokerStars sits inside Flutter Entertainment plc - the dual-listed (London and New York) parent group that also owns Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Betting & Gaming, FanDuel and Sportsbet. Within that group, PokerStars is run as a global gaming brand with its own licensed operating entities in each major regulated market.
For UK customers, the licensed entity on the UK Gambling Commission register is Stars Interactive Limited (account 39108). For Maltese and many other European jurisdictions, the licensed entity is TSG Interactive Gaming Europe Limited, regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority under MGA/B2C/213/2011. Both companies operate the PokerStars brand under Flutter's group-wide governance, compliance and player-safety standards.
Parent
Flutter Entertainment plc - dual-listed on LSE and NYSE (FLUT). Headquartered in Dublin.
UK Operator
Stars Interactive Limited - holds UKGC account 39108. Registered in the Isle of Man.
European Operator
TSG Interactive Gaming Europe Limited - holds MGA/B2C/213/2011. Malta-registered.
Compliance & Responsible Gambling
As a UKGC-licensed operator, Stars Interactive Limited is required to integrate with the national player-protection framework and to signpost recognised safer-gambling resources to every UK customer.
| Scheme / Obligation | Role for UK Players |
|---|---|
| UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) | Statutory regulator. Enforces licence conditions, AML rules and consumer-protection standards (LCCP). |
| GAMSTOP | National self-exclusion scheme for UK-licensed online operators. Mandatory integration for all UKGC remote casinos. |
| GamCare | Free, confidential support and advice for anyone affected by gambling harm in Great Britain. |
| BeGambleAware / GambleAware | Independent charity providing safer-gambling information and the National Gambling Helpline. |
| Age Verification | UKGC rules require age and identity verification before deposit, play and withdrawal. Strictly 18+. |
| Deposit, Loss & Session Limits | Player-set financial and time limits, reality checks and time-out / self-exclusion tools available in-account. |
| AML & Source-of-Funds Checks | Anti-money-laundering due diligence in line with UK Money Laundering Regulations and the LCCP. |
18+ only. Gambling can be addictive. Please play responsibly. Underage gambling is an offence. UK players can self-exclude from all licensed operators via GAMSTOP at gamstop.co.uk, or contact the National Gambling Helpline (BeGambleAware) on 0808 8020 133.
About Poker Stars Casino - FAQ
Who operates PokerStars Casino in the UK?
The PokerStars Casino product for UK customers operates under UK Gambling Commission account 39108, held by Stars Interactive Limited. The wider PokerStars brand is owned by Flutter Entertainment plc, which acquired The Stars Group (PokerStars' previous owner) in May 2020.
Is PokerStars Casino licensed in Great Britain?
Yes. Stars Interactive Limited holds an active UK Gambling Commission remote operating licence under account 39108, with permissions covering Casino (Remote), General Betting (Real and Virtual), Pool Betting and Gambling Software.
When did PokerStars launch its casino?
The PokerStars brand itself launched in 2001 as an online-poker room. The PokerStars Casino vertical - slots, live dealer and table games inside the same account - was added in 2015, the same year the casino product became available to UK players under UKGC licence.
What does TSG Interactive Gaming Europe Limited do?
TSG Interactive Gaming Europe Limited is the Malta-registered Flutter group entity that operates the PokerStars brand under Malta Gaming Authority licence MGA/B2C/213/2011. It sits alongside Stars Interactive Limited (the UK-facing licensee) inside the Flutter Entertainment corporate group.
What is Flutter Entertainment plc?
Flutter Entertainment plc is a global sports betting and gaming group, formed in 2016 from the merger of Paddy Power and Betfair, and dual-listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (ticker FLUT). Its brands include PokerStars, FanDuel, Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Betting & Gaming and Sportsbet.
What responsible-gambling tools are available?
UK accounts include deposit, loss and session limits, reality checks, time-out and self-exclusion. PokerStars Casino is integrated with GAMSTOP for nationwide self-exclusion and signposts GamCare and BeGambleAware. All play is strictly 18+ and subject to identity and age verification.
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