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Who runs PokerStars?
FanDuel Group belongs to Flutter Entertainment, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange. Its April 2026 release named Aaron Dugan as general manager of PokerStars at FanDuel, and said the new platform has its own poker app and desktop site. FanDuel also runs a casino.
Where is PokerStars available?
PokerStars is live in Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The table lists what we could confirm, not a full history.
| Where | What happened | When | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan and New Jersey | Planned start of one shared PokerStars pool | January 1, 2023 | Pokerfuse |
| Pennsylvania | Stayed separate when the state joined the compact. BetMGM and WSOP connected first | April 2025 | Pokerfuse |
| Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania | Relaunched as PokerStars exclusively on FanDuel, with pools merged across the three states | April 1, 2026 | FanDuel Group |
The January 2023 date was announced in advance. Ontario, Canada, is planned for later in 2026, FanDuel says.
Does PokerStars share players across states?
In December 2022, PokerStars US managing director Severin Rasset said Michigan and New Jersey "joining forces is great news for our players in these two states." Pennsylvania was left out then because it had not joined the compact. FanDuel's April 2026 release says the relaunch merged player liquidity across its markets.
How do you check PokerStars is legal where you are?
Play only where PokerStars is on your state's approved list, and only while you are physically in that state. Online poker sites check your location before you can sit at a table. See your state page for the regulator and its list of approved sites.
Does InsideCasino.us rate PokerStars?
No. We do not rate or rank PokerStars, and we do not link to sign-ups. Poker is played against other players, and the site takes a fee from cash game pots or tournament entries. Set a budget first, and see responsible gambling for help.
What are the rules in your state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
Checked November 5, 2026. Regulator rules were read through the sources listed, and they can change. How we research.
- FanDuel Group: PokerStars exclusively on FanDuel goes live (April 1, 2026)
- Pokerfuse: PokerStars confirms New Jersey and Michigan merger (December 9, 2022)
- Pokerfuse: PokerStars promo for Michigan and New Jersey shared liquidity (December 28, 2022)
- Pokerfuse: Pennsylvania officially joins MSIGA (April 23, 2025)