Stake and BitStarz 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 BitStarz
BitStarz is the safer pick on paper, with a CasinoGuru Safety Index of 9.8/10 against 7.9/10 for Stake.
Stake is licensed by Cura莽ao Gaming Authority, while BitStarz 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 8 player complaints against Stake and 5 against BitStarz; 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. BitStarz offers up to 5 BTC + 230 Free Spins.
We have wagering terms only for BitStarz (40x). Check the bonus terms at Stake before you claim it.
Payments and payout speed
Stake lists 19 deposit methods (11 of them crypto) and BitStarz lists 37 (11 crypto). 14 methods work at both. They include Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and Litecoin.
Only Stake takes DAI, AstroPay Card, Maestro and Apple Pay. Only BitStarz takes Bank Wire Transfer, CoinsPaid, Neteller and iDebit. 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
Stake lists 15 withdrawal methods and 28 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is No Limits.
BitStarz lists 27 withdrawal methods and 22 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is No Limits.
Games and customer support
Stake carries games from 74 providers and BitStarz from 79. In practice both have more slots than most players will ever try.
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. BitStarz is run by Gareton B.V. and has been operating since 2014. BitStarz 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). BitStarz offers 6 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (deposit limit, wager limit, loss limit, time 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 Stake scores 3.9/5 (12,081 reviews) and BitStarz 4.3/5 (5,446 reviews). Casino reviews skew negative because unhappy players post more, so this counts for only 15% of our CasiScore rating.
Stake or BitStarz: which should you choose?
Overall, BitStarz is the stronger casino on our data (4.8/5 against 4.1/5). 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 Stake and BitStarz 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.