Who owns Casino Joy?
As of : Casino Joy is owned by Genesis Global, defunct (in liquidation since Dec 2022). It holds a licence from MGA (MGA/CRP/314/2015) and a licence from UKGC. The same owner has 12 other casinos. Press reports this link; we have not confirmed it in a register yet.
| Ultimate owner | Genesis Global (defunct (in liquidation since Dec 2022)) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | Genesis Global Limited, Malta · reg. C65325 |
| Licences | MGA (MGA/CRP/314/2015) revoked UKGC unknown |
| Products | Casino |
| Website | casinojoy.com |
| Sister casinos | 12 |
| Fines and actions | Casino Joy’s own company: 4 · whole Genesis Global group: 4 |
| Owner proof | reported |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- Genesis Global Limited also runs 12 other gambling brands under the same company and licence.
- Genesis Global owns 13 casino and betting brands in our data.
- 4 fines and regulator actions against the owner since 2019, about €4.6 million in total (converted to euros).
Licences
What these licences mean for you
- What an MGA licence means
- What a UKGC licence means · self-exclusion: GamStop
About Genesis Global
Malta operator that ran about 23 sites including Casino Cruise, Spela, Kassu, Sloty, Vegas Hero, Casino Joy and SpinIt. Its UK licence was suspended in 2020, the company collapsed in December 2022, and the MGA cancelled its licence on 11 Jan 2024. All brands should be treated as closed.
Headquarters: Malta · Ownership: defunct (in liquidation since Dec 2022)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: Genesis Global brand; operator collapsed Dec 2022 and MGA licence cancelled 11 Jan 2024.
- The owner link comes from press reports; we have not confirmed it in a register or in the brand’s own terms.
12 sister casinos
Same owner often means the same terms, the same support team and the same payout rules. A self-exclusion at one brand may not cover its sister sites.
- Casino Cruisecasinocruise.com closed
- Spelaspela.com closed
- Kassukassu.com closed
- Slotysloty.com closed
- Vegas Herovegashero.com closed
- SpinItspinit.com closed
- Genesis Casinogenesiscasino.com closed
- Casoolacasoola.com closed
- Casino Planetcasinoplanet.com closed
Casino Godscasinogods.com closed- Pelaapelaa.com closed
- Vegasoovegasoo.com closed
Does self-exclusion at Casino Joy cover its sister sites? · How national self-exclusion schemes work
Genesis Global sister sites, fines and sources →
Fines and regulator actions
All 4 concern Casino Joy’s own company.
Fines from the 40 regulators, prosecutors and courts we track, online gambling only; fines against land-based casinos are out of scope. How we count fines.
| Date | Company | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-11 | Genesis Global Limited | Malta Gaming Authority | — | Licence cancelled after the company was wound up; ordered to pay outstanding fees and prove player funds were returned. source |
| 2022-01-27 | Genesis Global Limited | UK Gambling Commission | GBP 3,800,000 | Licence suspension plus fine for social responsibility failures at an online casino operator. source |
| 2020-07-20 | Genesis Global Limited | UK Gambling Commission | — | UK licence suspended pending a section 116 review into possible licence breaches (later reinstated before the firm left the UK). source |
| 2019-05-29 | Genesis Global Limited | Spelinspektionen (Sweden) | SEK 1,700,000 | Remark and fine for compliance failures. source |
Ratings elsewhere
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Questions and answers
Who owns Casino Joy?
Genesis Global. Press reports this link; we have not confirmed it in a register yet.
Is Casino Joy licensed?
Yes. Its operator Genesis Global Limited holds a licence from MGA (MGA/CRP/314/2015) and a licence from UKGC.
Has the owner of Casino Joy been fined?
4 records on file. The latest: Malta Gaming Authority, 2024-01-11.
Is Casino Joy legit?
Casino Joy is run by Genesis Global Limited, which holds a licence from MGA (MGA/CRP/314/2015) and a licence from UKGC. Check the licence in the MGA licence register. Its owner is Genesis Global. Fines and regulator actions against Casino Joy’s own company: 4. Sister sites with the same owner: 12. Guide: How to check a casino. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
What are Casino Joy’s sister sites?
Casino Joy has 12 sister casinos with the same owner, Genesis Global: Casino Cruise, Spela, Kassu, Sloty, Vegas Hero and 7 more. Full list: all Genesis Global sister sites.
Sources
- https://news.worldcasinodirectory.com/united-kingdom-license-suspension-for-genesis-global-limited-82378
- https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/legal/malta-regulator-cancels-genesis-global-licence/
- https://www.mga.org.mt/?p=5861
Last checked 14 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.
