JackpotStar

About JackpotStar

JackpotStar is one of many SkillOnNet UKGC-licensed casinos, and the template is instantly recognisable to anyone who has played on platforms like PlayOJO, Slingo and SpinGenie. Unlike those sites, however, JackpotStar has an unusual origin story. The site was first called Masked Singer Games, and it included some branded slot content and tie-ins to the popular TV franchise which helped it stand out a little from the other SkillOnNet platforms.

That lasted until late 2023, when the site quietly transformed into JackpotStar, without any drama or fanfare. What we were left with was the same SkillOnNet structure, but with a much more generic brand identity.

JackpotStar has all the usual credentials, including auditing by iTechLabs and links to GamCare, GambleAware and others for safer gambling, and the user interface will be eerily familiar to anyone who’s played at any of the other SkillOnNet casinos.

Don’t be misled by the name, either. This might suggest a focus on progressive games or big-win content, but there’s no follow-through on that and no particular theme, beyond the use of a star-based pattern in the background.

Getting Started at JackpotStar

Signing up at JackpotStar is about as straightforward as it gets. SkillOnNet has done this a hundred times before, and the familiarity works in the player’s favour. Sign-up is smooth, and if you’ve ever created an account on a SkillOnNet site before, you’ll breeze through it even quicker, as the system will recognise you and use the information from your other account. You can also skip KYC checks at first, though you will have to complete the checks before your first withdrawal.

The site layout is a familiar SkillOnNet construction. You can choose from Slots, Live Casino, Casino Games, Instant Wins and Jackpots, while the white and blue colour scheme is clean and uncluttered, although lacks any real identity or personality.

Navigation is a bit of a two-tier experience. If you’re logged out, JackpotStar gives you a decent overview of what’s on offer, but once you log in, that transparency vanishes. Suddenly, the UI is overtaken by game thumbnails, promos and clutter, with important links buried or missing. It’s a recurring problem on SkillOnNet sites, and JackpotStar doesn’t try to fix it.

Slots at JackpotStar

Slots are the key focus at JackpotStar, and in terms of sheer volume, you’ll find little to complain about. The site boasts more than 7,000 games, over 6,500 of which are slots, although disappointingly, the user interface doesn’t make much effort to help you explore it easily.

Clicking on Slots gives you a carousel of vague categories: Trending, Recommended, New, Popular Near You, but not much depth. There’s no obvious filter system on first glance, and until you discover the site’s search and advanced filtering tools tucked into the home screen, it can feel overwhelming. Once you find the filters, they’re actually quite helpful, allowing you to sort by provider, minimum bet, tags, game type. It’s a useful feature, but not nearly visible enough.

The actual slots catalogue is dominated by the usual suspects. Games Global (the rebadged Microgaming) and Pragmatic Play each have 600+ titles. Playtech, Play’n GO, Red Tiger, Yggdrasil, Blueprint are also represented with hefty catalogues. If there’s a slot worth playing, chances are you’ll find it here.

The jackpot section, given the site’s name, ought to be the star of the show. And to some extent, it is. Jackpot King, Mega Fortune, Dream Drop, Age of the Gods and other big names are all here. Unfortunately, the presentation is lacklustre. There’s no standout branding or hub for jackpot hunters, just another category in a long list.

Outside of slots, there’s an impressive 400 live dealer tables covering blackjack, roulette, baccarat and game show-style content, but the menu options Exclusive, Around the World, and Recommended  don’t really help you get where you want to go. If you already know what you’re looking for, you’ll probably be okay. If not, you’ll be clicking around for a while.
The traditional casino section is respectable, featuring lots of blackjack and roulette variants, a smattering of video poker, and some niche options like Sic Bo, as well as over 60 Slingo games and 20 or so crash-style titles.

Other Things To Consider

JackpotStar handles promotions in the same single-panel carousel style seen on the later SkillOnNet builds. It’s cleaner than the old grid layouts and gives each offer some breathing room. The range of promotions includes the usual welcome bonus, personalised offers and missions, all repackaged here from the broader SkillOnNet network. There are also some tournaments here, most of which are offering bonus spins as prizes.

Mobile play is smooth. You can run the full site through a mobile browser with little performance drop-off, and there are downloadable apps too. The iOS app seems better reviewed than the Android version but both seem to be fine, and most users will have a decent experience either way. We didn’t hit any serious bugs or lag during mobile testing.

Support is where a few cracks start to show. Clicking on the Chat option brings you to a bot. You can’t bypass this so you will have to jump through a few hoops before getting to a real person. The email option exists, but it isn’t straightforward to find the contact form. For a modern casino, this is unsatisfactory. It slows everything down, and for players trying to resolve account or payment issues, it’s needlessly frustrating.

Final Thoughts

JackpotStar is a serviceable online casino with a vast game library and the reputation that comes with a proven operator. If you’ve ever played at one of the SkillOnNet sites before, you won’t find anything new here, as the back-end structure and game providers are the same. If your focus is on access to thousands of slots and live casino titles, you’ll be happy.
There’s very little spark here, however. The rebrand from Masked Singer Games to JackpotStar stripped away the one thing that gave the site some personality, and what’s left is a competent but characterless casino. Navigation is awkward for logged-in users, the support system is clunky, and the responsible gambling tools are undercooked. The mobile experience is good, and the jackpots are solid, but it all feels like a remix of better SkillOnNet casinos.

Ultimately, JackpotStar isn’t a bad place to play. It just isn’t a very memorable one. There are dozens of sites offering the same catalogue with better presentation, clearer navigation and more useful support features. Unless you have a nostalgic attachment to the site from its Masked Singer days, you’re unlikely to find much here that stands out.