22Bet 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: 22Bet vs 888Starz
22Bet is the safer pick on paper, with a CasinoGuru Safety Index of 6.3/10 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.
22Bet is licensed by Estonian Tax and Customs Board, while 888Starz holds a license from Cura莽ao Gaming Authority, Kahnawake Gaming Commission and Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority. European licenses come with stricter player-protection rules than offshore ones.
CasinoGuru lists 5 player complaints against 22Bet and 13 against 888Starz; bigger casinos naturally collect more, so read the number together with the Safety Index.
888Starz has terms rated fair, while 22Bet's are rated unfair.
Bonuses and wagering
22Bet offers new players welcome package up to 1500 EUR + 150 Free Spins. 888Starz offers welcome package up to 1500 EUR + 150 Free Spins.
We have wagering terms only for 22Bet (35x). Check the bonus terms at 888Starz before you claim it.
Payments and payout speed
22Bet lists 44 deposit methods (15 of them crypto) and 888Starz lists 46 (15 crypto). 32 methods work at both. They include Bank Wire Transfer, Payz, MasterCard and Neteller.
Only 22Bet takes Postepay, Sofort, Nordea and UnionPay. Only 888Starz takes Interac, Flexepin, oxxo and Piastrix. If you already use one of these, that alone may decide it.
22Bet pays crypto and e-wallet withdrawals faster (0-1 hours) than 888Starz (0-24 hours). Card and bank withdrawals take longer at both.
Withdrawal methods and limits
22Bet lists 36 withdrawal methods and 118 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
22Bet carries games from 72 providers and 888Starz from 10. 22Bet has the noticeably bigger library.
Both offer live chat around the clock.
Ownership and track record
22Bet is run by Moon Technologies O脺 and has been operating since 2025. 888Starz is run by Bittech B.V. and has been operating since 2020. 888Starz has the longer track record, which usually means more complaints handled and more published payout history to judge by.
Responsible gambling tools
22Bet offers 4 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (deposit limit, self-exclusion, cool-off, 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 22Bet scores 3/5 (2,543 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.
22Bet or 888Starz: which should you choose?
Overall, 22Bet is the stronger casino on our data (3.4/5 against 2.1/5). Choose 22Bet if you want the higher overall rating, a higher safety score and better player reviews. Choose 888Starz if you want 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 22Bet 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.