Starda is licensed, but our check found weak spots. Below we show exactly where it falls short, how it ranks against other casinos and what players report.
Our verdict on Starda
Our verdict: Starda is legit, with caveats. It is licensed, but its safety score or terms leave room for problems.
- Safety Index 8/10, higher than 57% of the casinos we track.
- Mid-level license from CuraƧao Gaming Authority: valid, with lighter supervision.
- Terms rated unfair: some clauses can be used against players.
- Running since 2022 (4 years).
Does Starda have a valid license?
Starda is licensed by CuraƧao Gaming Authority (CuraƧao).
License number: OGL/2024/169/0146. 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.
How safe is Starda?
CasinoGuru gives Starda a Safety Index of 8/10 ("High").
That ranks Starda #85 of 215 casinos we track, safer than 57% of them.
AskGamblers gives Starda a CasinoRank of 6.8/10.
Starda is not on any casino blacklist we track.
Does Starda pay out? Player complaints
Starda has 3 player complaints on CasinoGuru.
That is fewer complaints than 67% of the casinos we track.
Are the Starda terms fair?
CasinoGuru rates the Starda terms and conditions as unfair: some clauses could be used against players, so read the bonus terms carefully before you accept the offer.
What do players say about Starda?
On Trustpilot Starda has 2.6/5 from 82 reviews.
That is better than the typical casino we track (2.5/5).
What Starda does well
- Offers interesting promotions and tournaments
- Deposits by cryptocurrencies are accepted
- Mobile casino application for iOS and Android
- Simple and clean website design
Where Starda falls short
- Limited responsible gaming options
- Not all game providers are available for all countries
- Not all payment methods are available for all countries
Player protection tools at Starda
Starda offers 2 of 10 player protection tools: self-exclusion and a self-assessment test.
Who owns Starda?
Starda is operated by GALAKTIKA N.V and has been running since 2022.
Safer alternatives to Starda
If you want a safer pick, these casinos score higher on safety:
- BitStarz: Safety Index 9.8/10, licensed by CuraƧao Gaming Authority
- Verde Casino: Safety Index 8.9/10, licensed by CuraƧao Gaming Authority
- Weiss: Safety Index 8.7/10, licensed by Curacao Gaming Authority
How to check Starda yourself
- Click the CuraƧao license seal in the Starda 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 Starda terms.
- Start with a small deposit and a small withdrawal to test how quickly Starda pays.