BitStarz and PlayAmo 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 PlayAmo
BitStarz is the safer pick on paper, with a CasinoGuru Safety Index of 9.8/10 against 7.1/10 for PlayAmo. That is a large gap, and it usually reflects how the casino handles complaints and how fair its terms are.
BitStarz is licensed by Curaçao Gaming Authority, while PlayAmo holds a license from Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority. Both are offshore-style licenses, so the casino's own track record matters more than the license itself.
CasinoGuru lists 5 player complaints against BitStarz and 7 against PlayAmo; bigger casinos naturally collect more, so read the number together with the Safety Index.
BitStarz has terms rated fair, while PlayAmo's are rated unfair.
Bonuses and wagering
BitStarz offers new players up to 5 BTC + 230 Free Spins. PlayAmo offers 100% up to 100 EUR + 100 Free Spins + 50% Second Deposit.
The headline numbers matter less than wagering: BitStarz asks for 40x against 50x at PlayAmo. On a €100 bonus that is €4000 versus €5000 in bets before you can withdraw.
Payments and payout speed
BitStarz lists 37 deposit methods (11 of them crypto) and PlayAmo lists 33 (7 crypto). 23 methods work at both. They include MasterCard, Visa, Neteller and iDebit.
Only BitStarz takes Bank Wire Transfer, CoinsPaid, Sofort and Giropay. Only PlayAmo takes Maestro, Zimpler, UPayCard and SticPay. 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.
PlayAmo lists 26 withdrawal methods and 19 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is EUR 4,000.
Games and customer support
BitStarz carries games from 79 providers and PlayAmo from 142. PlayAmo 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. PlayAmo is run by Novatrix S.R.L. and has been operating since 2016.
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). PlayAmo offers 5 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (deposit limit, wager limit, loss limit, self-exclusion, cool-off).
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 PlayAmo 3.9/5 (302 reviews). Casino reviews skew negative because unhappy players post more, so this counts for only 15% of our CasiScore rating.
BitStarz or PlayAmo: which should you choose?
Overall, BitStarz is the stronger casino on our data (4.8/5 against 3.5/5). Choose BitStarz if you want the higher overall rating, a higher safety score and better player reviews. Choose PlayAmo if you want 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 PlayAmo 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.