Casino review Live data · 26 Oct 2026
PokerStars review: the poker room's casino, licensed across Europe since 2001
2001 Founding year · On our list since 8 Mar 2021 · Established casino
PokerStars started as an online poker room in 2001 and has added a casino and a sportsbook. It is not a new casino; it is one of the most widely licensed brands we list, with licences listed from regulators in the UK, Malta, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Czechia, Estonia, Bulgaria and the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.
The casino side has 13 studios, including NetEnt, Play'n GO, Big Time Gaming, Pragmatic Play and Playtech, with Evolution for live tables.
- Poker, casino and sportsbook
By Sofia Kuznetsov | Updated 19 Oct 2026
Short answer
Should you try PokerStars?
PokerStars suits a poker player who also wants casino games and sports betting in one regulated account. Each country gets its own licensed site and its own offer, so what you see depends on where you live. As a casino alone it has a smaller studio list than most new sites.
- Founded
- 2001 on our list since 8 Mar 2021
- Licence
- UK Gambling Commission stated by the casino
- Studios
- 13 median for new casinos: 40
- Blocked countries
- 246 in the casino's terms
New-brand check
Poker Stars against our six new-brand checks
Green means our data confirms it. Amber means you check it, or we have not yet; red means it is not in our data.
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Licence on the regulator's register
A logo in the footer proves nothing. The licence number and company name must appear on the regulator's own register, with the same domain.
Copy the licence number from the casino's footer and search it on the regulator's public register. Some regulators publish no searchable register; then ask support for the certificate.
On the register -
Full terms and conditions published
The general terms, not only the bonus terms, set the rules for withdrawals, inactive accounts and account closure.
Find the terms link in the footer before you register and check that the terms carry a date.
Terms link on file -
Withdrawal terms in writing
Weekly and monthly caps, pending times and the KYC trigger decide how fast a win reaches you.
Read the payments section of the terms before the first deposit. Note the weekly cap and the documents asked for.
9 methods on file -
Bonus terms you can read before claiming
Wagering, max bet, game weighting and the cap on winnings decide what a welcome offer is worth.
Open the bonus terms from the offer page. If they only appear after deposit, skip the offer.
You check -
A first small withdrawal
The cheapest test of a new casino is a small cash-out early, before you build a balance.
Withdraw a small win to the method you deposited with and note the time to payment.
We'd measure -
Responsible gaming tools
Deposit, loss and time limits plus self-exclusion should be in the account menu from day one.
Set a deposit limit before you claim anything; if you cannot, treat it as a warning.
Tools on file
Status from Poker Stars's details on our list, read 26 Oct 2026.
Similar casinos
Casinos with a similar game library
Casinos on our list that share most of the 13 studios Poker Stars lists, and its licence where they state the same one.
Studio lists and licences as stated in each casino's review on our list, read 26 Oct 2026. Matching uses the full studio list, never ownership.
Welcome offer
What $600 is worth
A $600 headline is often a match spread over the first two or three deposits; the worksheet starts at $100 as a first-deposit example. The wagering is not in the offer we list, so set it from PokerStars's bonus terms.
Poker Stars offer worksheet
WorksheetSet the bonus part you would claim. The default is a first-deposit example, not the casino's terms.
You must bet $3,500 before the bonus turns into cash. At 96.0% RTP that costs $140 on average, so the bonus is worth about -$40.
Average over many players · terms vary by casino| Bonus claimed | Wagering | To wager | Expected cost at 96% | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | 0x | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| $100 | 30x | $3,000 | $120 | -$20 |
| $100 | 40x | $4,000 | $160 | -$60 |
| $200 | 40x | $8,000 | $320 | -$120 |
Worked examples at 96% RTP; example terms, not a casino's offer.
Since launch
What changed at Poker Stars since it joined our list
A changelog of facts we track per casino. No material change is on file for this casino yet; the dates below are from our list.
- Details last updated Studios, payments and offer on our list
- Joined our list Founded 2001 · UK Gambling Commission
For a new casino, change is the signal: a shrinking offer, a new licence or a dropped payment method in the first months tells you more than a launch press release.
Payments
15 deposit methods, 9 withdrawal methods
Deposit methods listed for Poker Stars: Mobiamo, Neteller, Credit Cards, Bank Transfer, Trustly, WebMoney, Prepaid Cards, MuchBetter, Apple Pay, Visa, PaysafeCard, MasterCard, inviPay, Swish, Skrill.
Withdrawal methods: Neteller, Bank Transfer, WebMoney, PayPal, WireCard, Apple Pay, Visa, PaysafeCard, Skrill.
As listed in Poker Stars's details on our list, read 26 Oct 2026.
Games
13 studios listed
The median new casino on our list lists 40 studios; older casinos list 32.
Named studios: Thunderkick, Pragmatic Play, Evolution Gaming, Play'n GO, NetEnt, Elk Studios, Blueprint Gaming, Playtech, Big Time Gaming, Yggdrasil Gaming, Nyx Interactive, Stakelogic, EGT.
Live tables come from Evolution Gaming.
As listed in Poker Stars's details on our list, read 26 Oct 2026.
Who it suits
Who PokerStars suits, and who should skip it
Poker players
The poker room is the core product, with casino and sportsbook in the same account.
Players who put regulation first
Licences from regulators across Europe, including the UK, Malta and Sweden.
You want a big slot library
13 studios is a short list next to most new casinos.
Questions
PokerStars: questions
Is PokerStars licensed?
Yes, in many countries, including the UK, Malta and Sweden. The UK Gambling Commission keeps a public register at gamblingcommission.gov.uk. A UK licence covers the casino's British site; players elsewhere are usually served under its other licences. The Malta Gaming Authority keeps a public licensee register on mga.org.mt. Search the casino's domain or the licence number from its footer and check that the licence is listed as active.
Is PokerStars a new casino?
No. The brand dates from 2001. It is on our list as a reference point for new casinos.
What is the PokerStars casino welcome offer?
The offer for players outside regulated markets is $600. In licensed markets the offer is set per country; read the terms for your site.
Does PokerStars have a sportsbook?
Yes. It covers football, tennis and other sports plus esports such as CS:GO and Rainbow Six Siege.
Does PokerStars have responsible gaming tools?
Yes. Deposit limits, cool-off periods, a self-assessment test and the Swedish national self-exclusion register are listed for Sweden.
Responsible gaming
Play only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
These rules apply on every page of this site. A casino in its first year has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.
Adults only, everywhere
You must be 18 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.
Responsible gamingStart small with an unknown casino
Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.
How we review new casinosSet limits before the welcome offer
Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.
Set your limitsFree, confidential support
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