Who owns PlayStar Casino?
As of : PlayStar Casino is owned by PlayStar, private. The site runs under AC Ocean Walk, LLC (Ocean Casino Resort), US-NJ, with a licence from DGE (USA New Jersey, NJIGP 26-009).
| Ultimate owner | PlayStar (Private; founder-led; Glitnor Group up to 37.5%; Meyer Global investor) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | AC Ocean Walk, LLC (Ocean Casino Resort), US-NJ |
| Licences | USA New Jersey — DGE NJIGP 26-009 |
| Products | Casino |
| Platform | GiG (Gaming Innovation Group) reported |
| Website | nj.playstar.com |
| Also runs as | jackiecasino.playstar.com |
| Sister casinos | 0 |
| Fines and actions | PlayStar Casino’s own company: 0 · whole PlayStar group: 1 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- AC Ocean Walk, LLC (Ocean Casino Resort) also runs 2 other gambling brands under the same company and licence.
- 1 fine or regulator action against the owner since 2025, about €41,000 in total (converted to euros).
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA New Jersey — DGE NJIGP 26-009 | — | active | register |
What these licences mean for you
About PlayStar
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.
Headquarters: US · Founded: 2021 · Ownership: Private; founder-led; Glitnor Group up to 37.5%; Meyer Global investor
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: PlayStar NJ LLC; founder-led; Glitnor Group agreed (2023) to take 37.5% over time; Meyer Global invested $15m (2022). NJ skin of Ocean Casino Resort; GiG platform.
- We have no company registration number for AC Ocean Walk, LLC (Ocean Casino Resort).
PlayStar sister sites, fines and sources →
Fines and regulator actions
It does not name PlayStar Casino’s own company; it concerns other companies of the PlayStar group. The company column names who was fined.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-15 | PlayStar NJ LLC | 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 |
Ratings elsewhere
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Questions and answers
Who owns PlayStar Casino?
PlayStar.
Is PlayStar Casino licensed?
Yes. Its operator AC Ocean Walk, LLC (Ocean Casino Resort) holds a licence from DGE (USA New Jersey, NJIGP 26-009).
Has the owner of PlayStar Casino been fined?
1 record on file. The latest: USA New Jersey — DGE, 2025-09-15.
Is PlayStar Casino legit?
PlayStar Casino is run by AC Ocean Walk, LLC (Ocean Casino Resort), which holds a licence from DGE (USA New Jersey, NJIGP 26-009). Check the licence in the New Jersey licence register. Its owner is PlayStar, a private company. Fines and regulator actions against PlayStar Casino’s own company: 0; against the whole PlayStar group: 1. Sister sites with the same owner: 0. Guide: How to check a casino. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
Sources
- https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-of-gaming-enforcement-home/internet-gaming-sites/
- https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230724162647/en/PlayStar-Gaming-Group-Celebrates-Remarkable-Success-and-Solidifies-Position-with-Glitnors-Strategic-Investment
- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/07/24/glitnor-group-playstar-casino-ownership/
- https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf
Last checked 14 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.
