Stake 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: Stake vs 888Starz
Stake is the safer pick on paper, with a CasinoGuru Safety Index of 7.9/10 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.
Stake is licensed by Cura莽ao Gaming 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 8 player complaints against Stake and 13 against 888Starz; bigger casinos naturally collect more, so read the number together with the Safety Index.
Both casinos' terms are rated fair.
Bonuses and wagering
Stake offers new players 200% up to 1000 USD. 888Starz offers welcome package up to 1500 EUR + 150 Free Spins.
We do not have wagering terms for either bonus, so open the bonus terms on each site before you deposit.
Payments and payout speed
Stake lists 19 deposit methods (11 of them crypto) and 888Starz lists 46 (15 crypto). 16 methods work at both. They include Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and Litecoin.
Only Stake takes MoonPay, Maestro and Apple Pay. Only 888Starz takes Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard and Neosurf. If you already use one of these, that alone may decide it.
Stake 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
Stake lists 15 withdrawal methods and 28 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is No Limits.
888Starz lists 36 withdrawal methods and 109 currencies. It does not publish a withdrawal limit.
Games and customer support
Stake carries games from 74 providers and 888Starz from 10. Stake has the noticeably bigger library.
Both offer live chat around the clock.
Ownership and track record
Stake is run by Medium Rare N.V. and has been operating since 2017. 888Starz is run by Bittech B.V. and has been operating since 2020. Stake has the longer track record, which usually means more complaints handled and more published payout history to judge by.
Responsible gambling tools
Stake offers 6 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (deposit limit, wager limit, loss limit, self-exclusion, cool-off, self-assessment test). 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 Stake scores 3.9/5 (12,081 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.
Stake or 888Starz: which should you choose?
Overall, Stake is the stronger casino on our data (4.1/5 against 2.1/5). Choose Stake if you want the higher overall rating, a higher safety score and better player reviews. Choose 888Starz if you want 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 Stake 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.