Betsson 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: Betsson vs 888Starz
Betsson is the safer pick on paper, with a CasinoGuru Safety Index of 8.8/10 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.
Betsson is licensed by Malta Gaming Authority and Spelinspektionen, 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 12 player complaints against Betsson and 13 against 888Starz; bigger casinos naturally collect more, so read the number together with the Safety Index.
888Starz has terms rated fair, while Betsson's are rated unfair.
Bonuses and wagering
Betsson offers new players 100% up to 100 EUR + 50 Free Spins. 888Starz offers welcome package up to 1500 EUR + 150 Free Spins.
We have wagering terms only for Betsson (35x). Check the bonus terms at 888Starz before you claim it.
Payments and payout speed
Betsson lists 16 deposit methods (0 of them crypto) and 888Starz lists 46 (15 crypto). 11 methods work at both. They include MasterCard, Visa, Neteller and Paysafecard.
Only Betsson takes Maestro, Apple Pay, PayPal and Swish. Only 888Starz takes Neosurf, Bitcoin, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash. If you already use one of these, that alone may decide it.
Betsson 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
Betsson lists 14 withdrawal methods and 10 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is No Limits.
888Starz lists 36 withdrawal methods and 109 currencies. It does not publish a withdrawal limit.
Games and customer support
Both offer live chat around the clock.
Ownership and track record
Betsson is run by BML Group Ltd. and has been operating since 2003. 888Starz is run by Bittech B.V. and has been operating since 2020. Betsson has the longer track record, which usually means more complaints handled and more published payout history to judge by.
Responsible gambling tools
Betsson offers 8 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (deposit limit, wager limit, loss limit, time limit, self-exclusion, cool-off, reality check, 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 Betsson scores 1.2/5 (215 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.
Betsson or 888Starz: which should you choose?
Overall, Betsson is the stronger casino on our data (3.9/5 against 2.1/5). Choose Betsson if you want the higher overall rating, a higher safety score and faster payouts. 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 Betsson 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.