PlayStar: who owns it and which casinos it runs
As of : PlayStar (private; US) owns 1 casino or betting brand (2 websites). New Jersey-only online casino operator founded by a Swedish entrepreneur. It went live in 2022 through Ocean Casino Resort and later added the Jackie Casino brand.
| Ownership | Private; founder-led; Glitnor Group up to 37.5%; Meyer Global investor |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | US |
| Casino and betting brands | 1 casino or betting brand · 2 websites in total |
| Operating companies | 0 |
| Fines and regulator actions | 1 |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
Casino and betting brands of PlayStar
| Name | Website | Licences | Owner proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStar Casino | nj.playstar.com | USA New Jersey — DGE | verified |
| Jackie Casino | jackiecasino.playstar.com | USA New Jersey — DGE | reported |
Fines and regulator actions
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 | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-15 | USA New Jersey — DGE | USD 44,550 | DGE Director's ruling (summary for sep1-15 2025): $44,550 civil penalty on PlayStar pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint and ordered the disgorgement of $41,402.43 for failing to detect and report self-excluded patrons source |
Questions and answers
Which casinos and betting sites does PlayStar own?
PlayStar owns 1 casino or betting brand (2 websites).
Who owns PlayStar?
PlayStar is private.
Has PlayStar been fined?
Yes. 1 fine or regulator action on record. The latest: USA New Jersey — DGE, 2025-09-15.
