Stars Group News
Flutter Entertainment announces closure of FOX Bet
31 Jul 2023
A phased closure of FOX Bet’s operations will take place between 31 July and 31 August 2023.
Videoslots appoints Marco Trucco as Chief Marketing Officer
13 Jul 2023
He brings 16 years of experience in the iGaming industry, including his most recent role of Managing Director of GGPoker.
Michigan and New Jersey residents can now play online poker together
6 Jan 2023
Following permission from the respective gaming boards in each state, players will be able to participate in multistate internet poker.
Voxbet appoints Ian Marmion as new Non-Executive Director
24 Jan 2022
The creator of software that allows customers to speak or type their bets appointed Ian Marmion as a Non-Executive Director with a focus on the growth and strategic direction of the business.
Huddle hires former Stars Group manager as new VP Compliance
19 Oct 2021
The company hired former Stars Group compliance manager Zeljka Perkovic as its new VP Compliance, the latest senior employee to join the rapidly growing startup from a large corporate.
BlueRibbon Software strikes partnership with The Stars Group
18 Aug 2020
The agreement with BlueRibbon will see the Canadian gaming and online gambling giant implement new, cutting-edge jackpot-based promotions across its online casino assets.
The Stars Group shareholders approve merger with Flutter Entertainment
24 Apr 2020
The resolution approved the previous plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act between the two, whereby Flutter will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of The Stars Group.
High 5 Games now ready for Italy and Spain
13 Apr 2020
The approval ensures H5G games to go live with a number of the company’s operators that are available in Spain and Italy, including The Stars Group’s PokerStars Casino.
The Stars Group receives UK Competition & Markets Authority clearance
31 Mar 2020
The U.K. Competition & Markets Authority has unconditionally cleared The Stars Group's combination with Flutter Entertainment plc following the CMA's Phase 1 review under the Enterprise Act 2002.
The Stars Group enter into agreement for online betting and gaming market access in Michigan
6 Jan 2020
The agreement with Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming grants The Stars Group first skin market access to operate and brand real-money online betting, poker and casino in the Great Lakes state.
FOX Bet becomes an official partner of the Philadelphia 76ers
25 Nov 2019
This is the first online sports betting brand to strike a deal with an NBA franchise.
High 5 Games reaches deal with Sky Betting & Gaming
6 Nov 2019
As part of the agreement, H5G will deliver a range of its most popular titles to SBG brands including Sky Vegas, launching first with Goldstruck.
FOX Bet launches PokerStars and PokerStars Casino in Pennsylvania
4 Nov 2019
The world’s largest online poker site became the first poker operator to go live in the Keystone State on Monday.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Casino selling and purchasing edition
18 Oct 2019
This week, the WSOPE began, two Las Vegas resorts announced that they had been sold, FOX Bet teamed up with Major League Baseball and Intertops Poker unveiled more free spins and cash bonuses.
High 5 Games reaches content deal with The Stars Group
8 Oct 2019
High 5 titles including Double Da Vinci Diamonds, The Green Machine Deluxe and Secrets of the Forest will be launched on PokerStars Casino in Europe and New Jersey.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Sportsbooks and merger edition
4 Oct 2019
This week was full of major stories with massive implications. On Wednesday, the world’s largest online betting group was created after two companies announced a massive merger.
Flutter Entertainment and The Stars Group announce massive merger
2 Oct 2019
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel and Paddy Power Betfair, will combine forces with the online poker giant to create the world's largest online betting group.
WCOOP 2019 becomes biggest in PokerStars history
26 Sep 2019
The World Championship of Online Poker has awarded a record-breaking $104.7 million across 20 days of top tournament action and surpassed its $75 million guarantee by almost $30 million.
The Stars Group begins executing US strategy
17 Sep 2019
FOX Bet in New Jersey and Pennsylvania offers fans the opportunity to legally and responsibly place real-money wagers on the outcome of a wide range of live sports and special events.
FOX Bet launches in New Jersey
3 Sep 2019
The sports betting partnership between The Stars Group and FOX Sports has been introduced in New Jersey.
This Week in Gambling: Iowa sports betting launch and Pennsylvania online poker update
7 Aug 2019
J. Todd has new information about online poker in Pennsylvania, including partnerships, software and potential launch dates.
Betting operators join payments suppliers for Payment Expert Forum
6 Aug 2019
Organized by SBC, the event at Olympia London on Wednesday, 18 September is designed to allow suppliers to discuss their latest innovations and for payments professionals from operators to share insight.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Sports takeover edition
2 Aug 2019
With the NFL season opener on the near horizon, it's an exciting time for sports bettors in the U.S. now that several states have legalized sports gambling and are accepting wagers.
The Stars Group and Penn National Gaming enter agreement
1 Aug 2019
The agreement grants The Stars Group the option to own, operate and brand real-money online sports betting, poker and casino offerings in each of the applicable states.
Penn National Gaming announces partnerships with leading sportsbook operators
31 Jul 2019
The company announced that it has entered into multi-year agreements with DraftKings, PointsBet, theScore and The Stars Group for online sports betting and iGaming market access across the company’s portfolio.
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