- The Stars Group announced today that it launched its BetStars online sports betting brand in the regulated New Jersey online gaming market through its partnership with Resorts Casino Hotel. BetStars.com, which is initially available through mobile, provides New Jersey customers with an innovative and robust mobile-led sportsbook alongside The Stars Group's existing online poker and casino offerings available through PokerStarsNJ and PokerStarsCasinoNJ. "We are excited to introduce BetStars to New Jersey sports fans," said Matt Primeaux, SVP Strategy & Operations, USA at The Stars Group. "As one of the largest online gaming companies in the world with millions of customers worldwide, we have successfully launched BetStars in regulated markets across Europe and look forward to expanding and enhancing our New Jersey BetStars offering, including through leveraging the Sky Betting & Gaming acquisition following approval from the UK Competition and Markets Authority, to provide a premier product and experience to our customers in this new and developing market." BetStars operates on The Stars Group's proprietary technology and player account management platform, providing customers in New Jersey with a single account, common wallet, various online and mobile depositing and withdrawal options, and a seamless online betting experience along with The Stars Group's popular online poker and casino products. BetStars also provides in-game betting, early cash out options and enhanced bonuses and products. These betting opportunities will initially include numerous sports, including professional and collegiate football, basketball, baseball, golf, hockey, soccer, tennis, and others. As part of its launch BetStars will offer a series of unique player focused promotions aimed at introducing new customers to BetStars, including a sign-up bonus and 'odds boosts', which multiply the odds and the potential payout to customers. About The Stars Group The Stars Group is a provider of technology-based product offerings in the global gaming and interactive entertainment industries. Its brands have millions of registered customers globally and collectively are leaders in online and mobile betting, poker, casino and other gaming-related offerings. The Stars Group owns or licenses gaming and related consumer businesses and brands, including PokerStars, PokerStars Casino, BetStars, Full Tilt, BetEasy, Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino, Sky Bingo, and Sky Poker, as well as live poker tour and event brands, including the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold'em Championship, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, Latin American Poker Tour, Asia Pacific Poker Tour, PokerStars Festival and PokerStars MEGASTACK. The Stars Group is one of the world's most licensed online gaming operators with its subsidiaries collectively holding licenses or approvals in 19 jurisdictions throughout the world, including in Europe, Australia, and the Americas. The Stars Group's vision is to become the world's favorite iGaming destination and its mission is to provide its customers with winning moments. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements and Other Information This news release may contain forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements can, but may not always, be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "could", "might", "would", "should", "believe", and similar references to future periods or the negatives of these words and expressions. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. Please refer to The Stars Group's most recent annual information form and annual and interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for more information about the factors, assumptions and risks that may apply to The Star's Group's forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date hereof, and The Stars Group undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. For media inquiries, please contact: Eric Hollreiser: Press@starsgroup.com