A New Jersey DGE-licensed casino tied to Ocean Casino Resort, part of the LCKY Group
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Pros
- Genuine New Jersey DGE licence, backed by a real Atlantic City casino partnership (Ocean Casino Resort)
- Institutional backing via Glitnor Group (37.5% stake) and the wider LCKY Group
- Minimal player complaints relative to casino size
- Large layered welcome package (100% up to $500 + up to 500 free spins)
Cons
- 30x wagering requirement drew some player dissatisfaction
- Age requirement is 25+, higher than the standard 21+
- Free spins require reaching 3 deposits
- Restricted to New Jersey players only
Our verdict
PlayStar is a genuinely New Jersey DGE-licensed casino, launched in August 2022 in partnership with Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort. It's part of the LCKY Group, which also runs Lucky Casino and Happy Casino, with investor Glitnor Group holding a 37.5% stake - real institutional backing. Independent review finds minimal player complaints relative to the casino's size, with the main documented gripes being occasional technical glitches and some dissatisfaction with the relatively heavy 30x wagering requirement on the deposit-match bonus. The welcome package itself is genuinely large: a 100% match up to $500 plus up to 500 free spins, credited across 3 deposits, though the 25+ age requirement is higher than the standard 21+ found elsewhere. A genuinely well-licensed New Jersey operator with real casino-industry and institutional backing - a solid, low-complaint choice within its market.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (27%)8
A genuine New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement licence since 2022, backed by a real Atlantic City casino partnership (Ocean Casino Resort) and institutional investment (Glitnor Group, 37.5% stake). Independent review finds minimal player complaints relative to the casino's size.
Casino (36%)7.5
A genuinely New Jersey-licensed operator tied to Ocean Casino Resort, part of the LCKY Group which also runs Lucky Casino and Happy Casino.
Bonuses & value (18%)7.5
A real, large layered package: 100% up to $500 plus up to 500 free spins across deposits, though independent review notes some player dissatisfaction with the 30x wagering requirement.
Customer support (18%)6.5
No major documented complaint pattern about support specifically, though some players report technical glitches.
Quick facts
| Owner | LCKY Group (also runs Lucky Casino, Happy Casino); Glitnor Group holds 37.5% |
| Licence | New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, since August 2022 |
| Casino partnership | Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City |
| Complaint record | Minimal relative to size; mainly technical glitches and wagering-requirement dissatisfaction |
| Welcome bonus | 100% up to $500 + up to 500 free spins, 30x wagering, 25+ |
How we verified this
The NJ DGE licence (since August 2022), the Ocean Casino Resort partnership, LCKY Group ownership (also running Lucky Casino and Happy Casino), and the Glitnor Group 37.5% stake are corroborated across independent US casino-review sources. The 'minimal complaints relative to size' finding and the specific technical-glitch/heavy-wagering complaint themes are drawn from independent review rather than operator marketing.
Where PlayStar is licensed
PlayStar appears on the official register in 1 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
North America (1)
About PlayStar
PlayStar is a New Jersey DGE-licensed casino (since 2022), partnered with Ocean Casino Resort, part of the LCKY Group with Glitnor Group holding a 37.5% stake. Independent review finds minimal complaints relative to its size, with occasional technical-glitch and wagering-requirement gripes reported directly.
PlayStar FAQ
Is PlayStar licensed?
Yes - it holds a genuine New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement licence since launching in August 2022, in partnership with Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort.
Who owns PlayStar?
It's part of the LCKY Group, which also runs Lucky Casino and Happy Casino, with investor Glitnor Group holding a 37.5% stake.
Does PlayStar have complaints?
Independent review finds minimal player complaints relative to the casino's size, with the main gripes being occasional technical glitches and dissatisfaction with the 30x wagering requirement.
What is the PlayStar welcome bonus?
A 100% match up to $500 plus up to 500 free spins, credited across 3 deposits, subject to 30x wagering, minimum deposit $20. Players must be 25 or older.
Why does PlayStar require players to be 25+?
This is higher than the standard 21+ minimum found at most US casinos - confirm directly on PlayStar's own site if this affects your eligibility.