The Stars Group (PokerStars): who owns it and which casinos it runs
As of : The Stars Group (PokerStars) (subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment since May 2020; CA) owns 0 casino and betting brands. Former owner of PokerStars and Sky Betting & Gaming. Flutter combined with The Stars Group in May 2020. Its brands are listed under Flutter; this page keeps the fines of its companies from before the combination.
| Ownership | subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment since May 2020 |
|---|---|
| Part of | Flutter Entertainment plc |
| Headquarters | CA |
| Casino and betting brands | 0 casino and betting brands · 0 websites in total |
| Operating companies | 0 |
| Fines and regulator actions | 1 |
| Last checked | 22 Oct 2026 |
Ownership history
Who has owned The Stars Group (PokerStars) over time, oldest first. Each period links its source.
- 2012–May 2020 listed public shareholders (TSX Venture, then TSX from Oct 2013, later also Nasdaq)Amaya traded on the TSX Venture by 2012, moved to the TSX in 2013, bought PokerStars owner Rational Group in Aug 2014. source
- May 2020–today subsidiary Flutter Entertainment plcAll-share combination with Flutter completed on 5 May 2020; Flutter acquired all TSG shares. source
Earlier names: Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (2004–2014, source) · Amaya Inc. (2014–August 2017, source)
History checked 26 October 2026.
What changed
Dated changes in our data for The Stars Group (PokerStars), its sub-groups and their companies, newest first.
- The Stars Group (PokerStars) became part of Flutter Entertainment plc.Owner text: subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment since May 2020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-26 | Spelinspektionen (Sweden) | SEK 10,000,000 | Warning and fine for taking bets on matches with under-18 players. source |
Questions and answers
Who owns The Stars Group (PokerStars)?
The Stars Group (PokerStars) is part of Flutter Entertainment plc. Ownership: subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment since May 2020.
Has The Stars Group (PokerStars) been fined?
Yes. 1 fine or regulator action on record. The latest: Spelinspektionen (Sweden), 2019-06-26.
