Head to head
BitStarz vs Cloudbet
Two of the crypto casinos in our index, scored on the attributes that actually change your experience: privacy, payments, features and track record. Reviewed October 2026.
Verdict: Cloudbet wins this one
Cloudbet takes 4 of the 6 categories we score, against 1 for BitStarz with 1 tied. BitStarz still makes sense if the overall rating matters most to you — see the full table below.
- Editorial rating
BitStarz
BitStarz 4.5 vs Cloudbet 4.4
- Privacy
Tie
Both: Light KYC
- Accepted tokens
Cloudbet
8 vs 14 cryptocurrencies
- Supported chains
Cloudbet
5 vs 7 blockchains
- Features
Cloudbet
Only Cloudbet: Sportsbook
- Track record
Cloudbet
Est. 2014 vs 2013
Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| KYC policy | Light KYC | Light KYC |
| Established | 2014 | 2013 |
| License | Curaçao | Curaçao (E-Gaming) |
| Bonus | 100% up to 1 BTC + 180 free spins | 100% deposit match up to 5 BTC |
| Accepted tokens | ||
| Supported chains | ||
| Sportsbook | No | Yes |
| Provably Fair | No | No |
| Live Casino | Yes | Yes |
| Original Games | No | No |
| Own Token | No | No |
| VPN Friendly | No | No |
| Instant Withdrawals | Yes | Yes |
| Last reviewed | October 2026 | October 2026 |
| Links | Full BitStarz breakdown | Full Cloudbet breakdown |
Strengths and weaknesses
BitStarz
- Famous for fast payouts and award-winning support
- Massive slot library with both crypto and fiat options
- Established 2014 — long, clean reputation
- No sportsbook
- Fiat and card routes pull you into standard KYC
Cloudbet
- Operating since 2013 — one of the longest track records in crypto gambling
- Deep sports betting markets with high limits
- Wide token and chain support
- Casino feels secondary to the sportsbook
- Parts of the interface are dated next to newer rivals
Frequently asked
- Is BitStarz or Cloudbet better?
- Cloudbet takes 4 of the 6 categories we score, against 1 for BitStarz with 1 tied. BitStarz still makes sense if the overall rating matters most to you — see the full table below. In our 2026 review BitStarz is rated 4.5/5 and Cloudbet 4.4/5.
- Which requires less KYC, BitStarz or Cloudbet?
- Both BitStarz and Cloudbet fall under "Light KYC" — anonymous sign-up, verification only if triggered. Policies change, so confirm on each casino's own site before depositing.
- Which accepts more cryptocurrencies?
- BitStarz accepts 8 cryptocurrencies across 5 blockchains; Cloudbet accepts 14 across 7. Always match the deposit network shown in the casino wallet before sending.
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