1win and 888Starz are often shortlisted together. Below we compare them on what decides whether a casino is worth your deposit: safety, bonus terms, payments, games and what players report.
Safety and licensing: 1win vs 888Starz
1win is the safer pick on paper, with a CasinoGuru Safety Index of 8.7/10 against 3/10 for 888Starz. That is a large gap, and it usually reflects how the casino handles complaints and how fair its terms are.
1win is licensed by Cura莽ao Gaming Authority, while 888Starz holds a license from Cura莽ao Gaming Authority, Kahnawake Gaming Commission and Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority. Both are offshore-style licenses, so the casino's own track record matters more than the license itself.
CasinoGuru lists 15 player complaints against 1win and 13 against 888Starz; bigger casinos naturally collect more, so read the number together with the Safety Index.
888Starz has terms rated fair, while 1win's are rated unfair.
Bonuses and wagering
1win offers new players up to 500% on first 4 deposits. 888Starz offers welcome package up to 1500 EUR + 150 Free Spins.
We do not have wagering terms for either bonus, so open the bonus terms on each site before you deposit.
Payments and payout speed
1win lists 19 deposit methods (11 of them crypto) and 888Starz lists 46 (15 crypto). 17 methods work at both. They include Visa, MasterCard, Perfect Money and AstroPay Card.
Only 1win takes PayDo and Sofort. Only 888Starz takes Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard and Neosurf. If you already use one of these, that alone may decide it.
Crypto and e-wallet withdrawals take 0-24 hours at both casinos once approved.
Withdrawal methods and limits
1win lists 14 withdrawal methods and 52 currencies. It does not publish a withdrawal limit.
888Starz lists 36 withdrawal methods and 109 currencies. It does not publish a withdrawal limit.
Games and customer support
1win carries games from 98 providers and 888Starz from 10. 1win has the noticeably bigger library.
Both offer live chat around the clock.
Ownership and track record
1win is run by MFI INVESTMENTS LIMITED and has been operating since 2018. 888Starz is run by Bittech B.V. and has been operating since 2020.
Responsible gambling tools
1win offers 2 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (self-exclusion, self-assessment test). 888Starz offers 2 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (self-exclusion, cool-off).
Deposit limits and self-exclusion are the two tools worth having before you play anywhere.
What players say
On Trustpilot 1win scores 1.7/5 (194 reviews) and 888Starz 2/5 (518 reviews). Casino reviews skew negative because unhappy players post more, so this counts for only 15% of our CasiScore rating.
1win or 888Starz: which should you choose?
Overall, 1win is the stronger casino on our data (3.2/5 against 2.1/5). Choose 1win if you want the higher overall rating, a higher safety score and a bigger game library. Choose 888Starz if you want better player reviews, fairer terms and more ways to deposit. Whichever you pick, set a deposit limit before you play.
Before you sign up at either casino
- Check that 1win and 888Starz accept players from your country before you register.
- Read the wagering and maximum bet rules of the bonus you plan to claim.
- Make sure your preferred withdrawal method is available, not just the deposit method.
- Have your ID documents ready; both casinos can ask for verification before the first withdrawal.
- Set a deposit limit in your account settings before you start playing.