Who owns Star Sports?
Star Sports is run by Star Racing Limited. It holds a licence from UKGC for Bingo, Casino, General Betting Standard and a licence from GRAI (Ireland) for B2C Remote Betting, valid until July 2029. The company is private. Press reports this link; we have not confirmed it in a register yet.
| Ultimate owner | Star Sports (private; founder Ben Keith) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | Star Racing Limited |
| Licenses | UKGC 009177-R-104555-020 (account 9177) Ireland — GRAI GRAI-0385-RB-26-0001 |
| Products | Sports betting, Casino |
| Website | starsports.bet |
| Also runs as | starsports.com.au |
| Sister casinos | 0 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | reported |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- Licensed in 2 countries: GB, IE.
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| UKGC 009177-R-104555-020 (account 9177) | remote operating licence (Bingo, Casino, General Betting Standard) | active | register |
| Ireland — GRAI GRAI-0385-RB-26-0001 | B2C Remote Betting | 2026-07-06 – 2029-07-05 | register |
What these licences mean for you
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About Star Sports
UK bookmaker founded by Ben Keith. Its Australian arm got a Victorian wagering licence and started trading in August 2024.
Headquarters: GB · Founded: 1999 · Ownership: private; founder Ben Keith
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: Own (active) domain on the UK licence of Star Racing Limited (UKGC account 9177). Star Racing Limited trades as Star Sports. Also licensed in Ireland by the GRAI (GRAI-0385-RB-26-0001, held by Star Racing Limited).
- The owner link comes from press reports; we have not confirmed it in a register or in the brand’s own terms.
- We have no company registration number for Star Racing Limited.
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Questions and answers
Who owns Star Sports?
Star Racing Limited runs it. Press reports this link; we have not confirmed it in a register yet.
Is Star Sports licensed?
Yes. Its operator Star Racing Limited holds a licence from UKGC for Bingo, Casino, General Betting Standard and a licence from GRAI (Ireland) for B2C Remote Betting.
Has the owner of Star Sports been fined?
We have no regulator fines on record.
Sources
- https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-register/business/detail/domain-names/9177
- https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/downloads/business-licence-register-domain-names.csv
- https://www.grai.ie/register/licence-register
- https://www.grai.ie/register/download
Last checked 15 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.