Rainbet 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: Rainbet vs 888Starz
Rainbet is the safer pick on paper, with a CasinoGuru Safety Index of 6.5/10 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.
Rainbet is licensed by Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority, while 888Starz holds a license from Cura莽ao Gaming Authority, Kahnawake Gaming Commission and Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority. Both are offshore-style licenses, so the casino's own track record matters more than the license itself.
CasinoGuru lists 3 player complaints against Rainbet and 13 against 888Starz; bigger casinos naturally collect more, so read the number together with the Safety Index.
888Starz has terms rated fair, while Rainbet's are rated unfair.
Bonuses and wagering
Rainbet offers new players up to 1 BTC Welcome Bonus. 888Starz offers welcome package up to 1500 EUR + 150 Free Spins.
We have wagering terms only for Rainbet (40x). Check the bonus terms at 888Starz before you claim it.
Payments and payout speed
Rainbet lists 19 deposit methods (11 of them crypto) and 888Starz lists 46 (15 crypto). 16 methods work at both. They include Interac, Pix, Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Only Rainbet takes Apple Pay, MoonPay and PayPal. Only 888Starz takes Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard and Neosurf. If you already use one of these, that alone may decide it.
Rainbet 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
Rainbet lists 13 withdrawal methods and 12 currencies. It does not publish a withdrawal limit.
888Starz lists 36 withdrawal methods and 109 currencies. It does not publish a withdrawal limit.
Games and customer support
Rainbet carries games from 34 providers and 888Starz from 10. In practice both have more slots than most players will ever try.
888Starz offers 24/7 live chat; we could not confirm round-the-clock chat at Rainbet.
Ownership and track record
Rainbet is run by RBGAMING N.V. and has been operating since 2023. 888Starz is run by Bittech B.V. and has been operating since 2020. 888Starz has the longer track record, which usually means more complaints handled and more published payout history to judge by.
Responsible gambling tools
Rainbet offers 1 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (self-exclusion). 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 Rainbet scores 2.1/5 (615 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.
Rainbet or 888Starz: which should you choose?
Overall, Rainbet is the stronger casino on our data (3.1/5 against 2.1/5). Choose Rainbet if you want the higher overall rating, a higher safety score and better player reviews. Choose 888Starz if you want fairer terms, more ways to deposit and more crypto options. Whichever you pick, set a deposit limit before you play.
Before you sign up at either casino
- Check that Rainbet 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.