888Starz raises red flags in our safety check. Below we show which ones, how it compares with other casinos and safer options to consider.
Our verdict on 888Starz
Our verdict: proceed with caution at 888Starz. Its license, safety score or blacklist status raises red flags.
- Safety Index 3/10, among the lowest we track (higher than only 9% of casinos).
- Mid-level license from CuraƧao Gaming Authority: valid, with lighter supervision.
- Terms rated fair: no clauses that let the casino keep winnings without reason.
- Weak Trustpilot rating (2/5).
- Running since 2020 (6 years).
Does 888Starz have a valid license?
888Starz is licensed by CuraƧao Gaming Authority (CuraƧao), Kahnawake Gaming Commission (Kahnawake) and Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority (Comoros).
License number: OGL/2024/665/0201. You can look it up on the regulator's public register.
CuraƧao reformed its licensing in 2023: the CuraƧao Gaming Authority now licenses operators directly and requires a complaint procedure. Supervision is still lighter than in Malta or the UK, so independent safety data matters more.
888Starz holds 3 licenses in total; the strongest is from CuraƧao Gaming Authority.
How safe is 888Starz?
CasinoGuru gives 888Starz a Safety Index of 3/10 ("Very low").
That ranks 888Starz #193 of 215 casinos we track, safer than 9% of them.
AskGamblers gives 888Starz a CasinoRank of 7.5/10.
888Starz is not on any casino blacklist we track.
Does 888Starz pay out? Player complaints
888Starz has 13 player complaints on CasinoGuru.
That is more complaints than 59% of the casinos we track.
Are the 888Starz terms fair?
CasinoGuru rates the 888Starz terms and conditions as fair: we found no clauses that would let the casino withhold winnings without a good reason.
What do players say about 888Starz?
On Trustpilot 888Starz has 2/5 from 518 reviews.
That is below the typical casino we track (2.5/5).
Casino reviews there skew negative, because unhappy players post more often than happy ones.
What 888Starz does well
- Mobile casino app
- Massive game selection (live + jackpot slots)
- 73 payment options
- 123 game providers
- Fast e-wallet withdrawals
- Available in 50 languages
Where 888Starz falls short
- Some unresolved complaints
- Not all payment methods available for all countries
- Low monthly withdrawal limit (ā¬5,000)
- VERY HIGH amount of withheld winnings in complaints
- Limited customer support languages
- Poor user feedback score
Player protection tools at 888Starz
888Starz offers 2 of 10 player protection tools: cool-off periods and self-exclusion.
Who owns 888Starz?
888Starz is operated by Bittech B.V and has been running since 2020.
888Starz is a medium-sized casino by revenue.
Safer alternatives to 888Starz
If you want a safer pick, these casinos score higher on safety:
How to check 888Starz yourself
- Click the CuraƧao license seal in the 888Starz footer: it should open a page on the regulator's own domain with the license number and company name.
- Check that the company on the register matches the operator named in the 888Starz terms.
- Start with a small deposit and a small withdrawal to test how quickly 888Starz pays.