PlayStar: who it is and what it owns

New Jersey-only online casino operator founded by Swedish entrepreneur Joel Wikell. It went live in 2022 through Ocean Casino Resort and later added the Jackie Casino brand.

OwnershipPrivate; founder Joel Wikell; Glitnor Group up to 37.5%; Meyer Global investor
HeadquartersUS
Gambling brands1 gambling brand · 2 websites in total
Operating companies0
Regulator fines1
Last checked15 Oct 2026

Gambling brands of PlayStar

NameWebsiteLicensesOwner proof
PlayStar Casinonj.playstar.comUSA New Jersey — DGEverified
Jackie Casinojackiecasino.playstar.comUSA New Jersey — DGEreported

Regulator fines

DateRegulator / courtAmountReason
2025-09-15USA New Jersey — DGEUSD 44,550DGE 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

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