BitStarz and Vavada 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 Vavada
BitStarz and Vavada are almost level on safety: CasinoGuru gives BitStarz a Safety Index of 9.8/10 and Vavada 9.7/10.
BitStarz is licensed by Cura莽ao Gaming Authority, while Vavada holds a license from Cura莽ao Gaming 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 Vavada; bigger casinos naturally collect more, so read the number together with the Safety Index.
Both casinos' terms are rated fair.
Bonuses and wagering
BitStarz offers new players up to 5 BTC + 230 Free Spins. Vavada offers 100% up to 1000 EUR + 100 Free Spins.
We have wagering terms only for BitStarz (40x). Check the bonus terms at Vavada before you claim it.
Payments and payout speed
BitStarz lists 37 deposit methods (11 of them crypto) and Vavada lists 29 (6 crypto). 15 methods work at both. They include MasterCard, Visa, Bank Wire Transfer and Neteller.
Only BitStarz takes CoinsPaid, iDebit, instaDebit and Interac. Only Vavada takes Apple Pay, WebMoney, Piastrix and SMS. If you already use one of these, that alone may decide it.
BitStarz pays crypto and e-wallet withdrawals faster (0-1 hours) than Vavada (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.
Vavada lists 19 withdrawal methods and 27 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is USD 1,000.
Games and customer support
BitStarz carries games from 79 providers and Vavada from 53. In practice both have more slots than most players will ever try.
Both offer live chat around the clock.
Ownership and track record
BitStarz is run by Gareton B.V. and has been operating since 2014. Vavada is run by Vavada B.V. and has been operating since 2017. 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). Vavada offers 3 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (self-exclusion, cool-off, 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 Vavada 1.8/5 (431 reviews). Casino reviews skew negative because unhappy players post more, so this counts for only 15% of our CasiScore rating.
BitStarz or Vavada: which should you choose?
Overall, BitStarz is the stronger casino on our data (4.8/5 against 4.2/5). Choose BitStarz if you want the higher overall rating, a higher safety score and better player reviews. Whichever you pick, set a deposit limit before you play.
Before you sign up at either casino
- Check that BitStarz and Vavada 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.