BitStarz and 20Bet 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: BitStarz vs 20Bet
BitStarz is the safer pick on paper, with a CasinoGuru Safety Index of 9.8/10 against 7/10 for 20Bet. That is a large gap, and it usually reflects how the casino handles complaints and how fair its terms are.
BitStarz is licensed by Cura莽ao Gaming Authority, while 20Bet holds a license from Estonian Tax and Customs Board, Kahnawake Gaming Commission and Cura莽ao Gaming Authority. European licenses come with stricter player-protection rules than offshore ones.
CasinoGuru lists 5 player complaints against BitStarz and 0 against 20Bet; bigger casinos naturally collect more, so read the number together with the Safety Index.
BitStarz has terms rated fair, while 20Bet's are rated unfair.
Bonuses and wagering
BitStarz offers new players up to 5 BTC + 230 Free Spins. 20Bet offers 100% up to 100 EUR + 120 Free Spins.
Both attach 40x wagering to the first deposit bonus, so neither has an edge on how hard the bonus is to clear.
Payments and payout speed
BitStarz lists 37 deposit methods (11 of them crypto) and 20Bet lists 37 (13 crypto). 24 methods work at both. They include MasterCard, Visa, Neteller and Interac.
Only BitStarz takes Bank Wire Transfer, CoinsPaid, iDebit and instaDebit. Only 20Bet takes Perfect Money, SticPay, AstroPay Card and Klarna Instant Bank Transfer. If you already use one of these, that alone may decide it.
BitStarz pays crypto and e-wallet withdrawals faster (0-1 hours) than 20Bet (0-24 hours). Card and bank withdrawals take longer at both.
Withdrawal methods and limits
BitStarz lists 27 withdrawal methods and 22 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is No Limits.
20Bet lists 29 withdrawal methods and 59 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is EUR 4,000.
Games and customer support
BitStarz carries games from 79 providers and 20Bet from 122. 20Bet has the noticeably bigger library.
Both offer live chat around the clock.
Ownership and track record
BitStarz is run by Gareton B.V. and has been operating since 2014. 20Bet is run by TechSolutions Group N.V. and has been operating since 2020. BitStarz has the longer track record, which usually means more complaints handled and more published payout history to judge by.
Responsible gambling tools
BitStarz offers 6 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (deposit limit, wager limit, loss limit, time limit, self-exclusion, cool-off). 20Bet offers 5 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (deposit limit, wager limit, loss limit, time limit, self-exclusion).
Deposit limits and self-exclusion are the two tools worth having before you play anywhere.
What players say
On Trustpilot BitStarz scores 4.3/5 (5,446 reviews) and 20Bet 3/5 (55 reviews). Casino reviews skew negative because unhappy players post more, so this counts for only 15% of our CasiScore rating.
BitStarz or 20Bet: which should you choose?
Overall, BitStarz is the stronger casino on our data (4.8/5 against 3.8/5). Choose BitStarz if you want the higher overall rating, a higher safety score and better player reviews. Choose 20Bet if you want more crypto options and a bigger game library. Whichever you pick, set a deposit limit before you play.
Before you sign up at either casino
- Check that BitStarz and 20Bet 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.