BitStarz and Betsson 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 Betsson
BitStarz is the safer pick on paper, with a CasinoGuru Safety Index of 9.8/10 against 8.8/10 for Betsson.
BitStarz is licensed by Curaçao Gaming Authority, while Betsson holds a license from Malta Gaming Authority and Spelinspektionen. European licenses come with stricter player-protection rules than offshore ones.
CasinoGuru lists 5 player complaints against BitStarz and 12 against Betsson; bigger casinos naturally collect more, so read the number together with the Safety Index.
BitStarz has terms rated fair, while Betsson's are rated unfair.
Bonuses and wagering
BitStarz offers new players up to 5 BTC + 230 Free Spins. Betsson offers 100% up to 100 EUR + 50 Free Spins.
The headline numbers matter less than wagering: Betsson asks for 35x against 40x at BitStarz. On a €100 bonus that is €3500 versus €4000 in bets before you can withdraw.
Payments and payout speed
BitStarz lists 37 deposit methods (11 of them crypto) and Betsson lists 16 (0 crypto). 9 methods work at both. They include MasterCard, Visa, Bank Wire Transfer and Neteller.
Only BitStarz takes CoinsPaid, iDebit, instaDebit and Interac. Only Betsson takes Maestro, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal. If you already use one of these, that alone may decide it.
Crypto and e-wallet withdrawals take 0-1 hours at both casinos once approved.
Withdrawal methods and limits
BitStarz lists 27 withdrawal methods and 22 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is No Limits.
Betsson lists 14 withdrawal methods and 10 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is No Limits.
Games and customer support
Both offer live chat around the clock.
Ownership and track record
BitStarz is run by Gareton B.V. and has been operating since 2014. Betsson is run by BML Group Ltd. and has been operating since 2003. Betsson 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). 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).
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 Betsson 1.2/5 (215 reviews). Casino reviews skew negative because unhappy players post more, so this counts for only 15% of our CasiScore rating.
BitStarz or Betsson: which should you choose?
Overall, BitStarz is the stronger casino on our data (4.8/5 against 3.9/5). Choose BitStarz if you want the higher overall rating, a higher safety score and better player reviews. Choose Betsson if you want lower bonus wagering. Whichever you pick, set a deposit limit before you play.
Before you sign up at either casino
- Check that BitStarz and Betsson 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.