Stars Interactive Limited
Stars Interactive Limited is an Isle of Man-based online gambling operator, UKGC-licensed since November 2014, running casino, sports betting, pool betting, and gambling software licences across brands including PokerStars and Full Tilt. It has no enforcement history with the UKGC.
Positive Signals
- Licensed continuously since November 2014 — over 11 years without interruption
- No UKGC enforcement actions recorded in the entire licensing history
- Stability score of 100 reflecting clean record and longevity bonuses
- Five active UKGC licences covering casino, sports betting, virtual events, pool betting, and software
Concerns
- Trustpilot scores of 1.2 and 1.5 on betstars.uk and pokerstarscasino.uk from 165 combined reviews
- Isle of Man headquarters reduces domestic accountability score; no UK-based corporate directors on record
Overview
Operator Type: Online casino, sports betting, and gambling software operator
Stars Interactive Limited is the UK-licensed entity behind some of the most recognised online gambling brands available to British players, including PokerStars, PokerStars Casino, PokerStars Sports, and Full Tilt. It's been continuously licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since November 2014, accumulating over eleven years of uninterrupted licensing history. That clean run is reflected in a stability score of 100 and a trust grade of B.
The company is headquartered on the Isle of Man and holds five active UKGC licences covering casino gaming, sports betting on real and virtual events, pool betting, and gambling software supply. It's operated without a single enforcement action from the UKGC throughout its licensing history, which distinguishes it from many operators of comparable scale.
Consumer reviews present a mixed picture. The betstars.uk and pokerstarscasino.uk domains carry Trustpilot scores of 1.2 and 1.5 respectively, based on a combined 165 reviews, while pokerstars.uk holds a notably higher 4.1 from a smaller sample. Players researching specific Stars Interactive Limited brands should check those scores individually rather than treating the operator as a single entity.
Where Is This Operator Based?
Understanding where an operator is based matters for regulatory accountability. UK-based operators are subject to UK courts and consumer protection laws.
This operator is headquartered in Isle of Man, a jurisdiction with established gambling regulation. British Crown Dependencies maintain high regulatory standards aligned with UK principles. While not UK-based, the UKGC licence ensures UK consumer protections apply.
Licence Details
Stars Interactive Limited holds five active UKGC licences all under reference 039108-R-319334-024. These cover: Remote Casino (granted 1 November 2014), General Betting Standard — Real Event (granted 1 November 2014), Gambling Software (granted 18 March 2015), General Betting Standard — Virtual Event (granted 5 October 2015), and Pool Betting (granted 23 February 2017). All licences are currently active with no expiry dates recorded.
| Licence Type | Status | Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Betting | Active | |
| General Betting Standard - Virtual Event | Active | |
| Gambling Software | Active | |
| Casino | Active | |
| General Betting Standard - Real Event | Active |
Enforcement & Compliance History
No regulatory actions recorded.
No enforcement actions recorded.
This operator has no public enforcement actions, financial penalties, or regulatory warnings on record with the UK Gambling Commission.
Corporate Structure
Stars Interactive Limited is registered on the Isle of Man (company number 008932V), with its registered address at Douglas Bay Complex, King Edward Road, Onchan, IM3 1DZ. The company is classified as an active private limited company with gambling-related activities. No officers or persons with significant control are listed in the current data.
Stars Interactive Limited
Active- Company Number
- 008932V
- Registered Address
- Douglas Bay Complex, King Edward Road, Onchan, IM3 1DZ
Associated Domains
Stars Interactive Limited operates eleven UK-registered domains across its PokerStars, PokerStars Casino, PokerStars Sports, BetStars, and Full Tilt brands. All domains with available SSL data carry an A grade. Trustpilot data is available for four domains: pokerstars.uk scores 4.1 from 10 reviews, pokerstarscasino.uk scores 1.5 from 40 reviews, betstars.uk scores 1.2 from 125 reviews, and fulltilt.uk has 0 reviews recorded. The low scores on betstars.uk and pokerstarscasino.uk across a meaningful combined review count are worth noting when assessing consumer experience across the group.
| Domain | Brand | Status | Site Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| pokerstars.uk | PokerStars | Active | Mixed |