PokerStars Casino
World's largest online poker site, controlling over two-thirds of the global online poker market. Founded by Isai Scheinberg, launched September 11, 2001 (play-money), real-money from December 12, 2001. Chris Moneymaker's 2003 WSOP victory through a PokerStars satellite sparked the mid-2000s poker boom. Acquired by Amaya Gaming for $4.9B in 2014. Part of Flutter Entertainment since May 2020 ($6.95B merger). Holds 8+ gaming licences including UKGC, MGA, Danish Gambling Authority, Portuguese SRIJ. Surrendered Isle of Man B2B licence March 2025. Casino launched 2015. Over 225 billion poker hands dealt. Hosts WCOOP, SCOOP, Sunday Million. Also operates PokerStars Sports and PokerStars Exchange (peer-to-peer betting via Betfair Exchange liquidity).
UKGC licensed via Flutter Entertainment. Flutter fined £490K by UKGC May 2023 for marketing to self-excluded customers. SEC charged Flutter March 2023 with FCPA violations — $8.9M paid to Russian consultants 2015-2020. Black Friday April 15, 2011: DOJ indicted 11 executives. PokerStars settled $731M ($547M forfeiture + $184M to Full Tilt players). Founder Isai Scheinberg pleaded guilty March 2020, fined $30K, no jail. Surrendered Isle of Man licence March 2025.
Black Friday 2011: DOJ seized domains, froze 75+ bank accounts in 14 countries. Kentucky court ordered $870M penalty — overturned Dec 2018. Player complaints: aggressive KYC delays, account freezes during withdrawals. Casino.guru: 25 direct complaints + 67 from related casinos. Some report disrupted games on big wins. Flutter took $725M PokerStars trademark impairment in 2023.
Largest online poker brand globally. Fully repaid all player balances after Black Friday including $184M to Full Tilt players. Pioneer formats: Zoom Poker, MicroMillions. Red Bull Racing F1 sponsor since 2021. Part of Flutter — world's largest gambling company ($14B+ revenue 2024). Casino.guru Safety Index 7.1-7.7. AskGamblers high CasinoRank. Licensed in NJ, PA, MI for US.
Red Bull Racing F1 sponsor since 2021 (Verstappen, Pérez race suits). Former ESPN deal ($20-30M/yr, ended 2011). EPT, PSPC live tours. Part of Flutter portfolio: FanDuel, Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Bet.
Amazing service. And fast at responding
I was having difficulty with withdrawal…. I was having difficulty with withdrawal and their assistant sorted it out for me very quickly
I have always the best support in…. I have always the best support in PokerStars. They are always very helpful
PokerStars is the OG of online Gaming , original and always top tier service no matter your level
I have always enjoyed the game play on…. I have always enjoyed the game play on stars. I am à long time player. And though I am not the best player I do have fun with it
Always helpful and friendly
Great support from the team
I think it has been near 5 months of…. I think it has been near 5 months of back and forth trying to get my account sorted out and finally a human who listened and gave me advise.
It’s all good . I love playing games on PokerStars A lot of new games
I had an issue was fixed right away
Fun games and good bonuses
Very helpful and quick to deal with…. Very helpful and quick to deal with your queries
Efficient . Pleasant, efficient and friendly approach
great game and reliable devs
The rewards program. It only serves high rollers. I bet low because I don't have a lot of money. In fact I would appreciate if you gave me some dollars so I can increase my betting volume.
I think you need tô offer more mtt…. I think you need tô offer more mtt options. Regulars and ko. Also the mobile Android app needs improvement. Also the rewards system needs improvement.
For professional service Very very friendly Very prompt
It's fast and great. Is Cardex Challenge ended? Please keep going.... Please make more promotion for recreational like me... Not Casino promotion.
The system of odds is terrible and slow…. The system of odds is terrible and slow software
thank you bros very very good