Vavada 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: Vavada vs 888Starz
Vavada is the safer pick on paper, with a CasinoGuru Safety Index of 9.7/10 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.
Vavada 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 7 player complaints against Vavada 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
Vavada offers new players 100% up to 1000 EUR + 100 Free Spins. 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
Vavada lists 29 deposit methods (6 of them crypto) and 888Starz lists 46 (15 crypto). 21 methods work at both. They include Visa, MasterCard, Bank Wire Transfer and Skrill.
Only Vavada takes Apple Pay, WebMoney, SMS and Pay by Mobile. Only 888Starz takes Paysafecard, Neosurf, Bitcoin Cash and Dogecoin. If you already use one of these, that alone may decide it.
Crypto and e-wallet withdrawals take 0-24 hours at both casinos once approved.
Withdrawal methods and limits
Vavada lists 19 withdrawal methods and 27 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is USD 1,000.
888Starz lists 36 withdrawal methods and 109 currencies. It does not publish a withdrawal limit.
Games and customer support
Vavada carries games from 53 providers and 888Starz from 10. Vavada has the noticeably bigger library.
Both offer live chat around the clock.
Ownership and track record
Vavada is run by Vavada B.V. and has been operating since 2017. 888Starz is run by Bittech B.V. and has been operating since 2020. Vavada has the longer track record, which usually means more complaints handled and more published payout history to judge by.
Responsible gambling tools
Vavada offers 3 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (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 Vavada scores 1.8/5 (431 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.
Vavada or 888Starz: which should you choose?
Overall, Vavada is the stronger casino on our data (4.2/5 against 2.1/5). Choose Vavada if you want the higher overall rating, a higher safety score and a bigger game library. Choose 888Starz if you want better player reviews, 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 Vavada 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.