CASINO COMPARISON
BitStarz vs Cloudbet
Side-by-side comparison based on real WagerX forensic audits, live withdrawal tests, and verified data.
See the full picture in our Casino Standings — how both rank by country and worldwide.
WagerX Quick Take — BitStarz clearly outranks Cloudbet by 0.3 points in our latest audit.
Trust score
Winner: BitStarz
KYC privacy
Tie
Withdrawal speed
Tie
Heritage
Winner: Cloudbet
Game variety
Winner: BitStarz
Crypto support
Winner: Cloudbet
Best For
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | BitStarz | Cloudbet |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Score | 8.95 | 8.6 |
| KYC Policy | Yes during the October 6, 2026 session; requirements may vary. | Yes during the October 6, 2026 session; requirements may vary. |
| Withdrawal Speed | Not recorded in the October 6, 2026 test | Not recorded in the October 6, 2026 test |
| Min Deposit | 0.0001 BTC | Crypto-equivalent low minimums |
| Established | 2014 | 2013 |
| License | Curacao | Curacao |
| Accepted Cryptos | BitcoinEthereumLitecoinBitcoin CashDogecoinUSDTTron |
BitcoinEthereumLitecoinBitcoin CashUSDTUSDCDogecoinTronRippleCardanoPolkadotSolana |
| Games | SlotsTable GamesLive CasinoRouletteBlackjackBaccaratVideo PokerJackpot GamesMegaways |
SportsbookEsportsLive CasinoSlotsRouletteBlackjackBaccaratFinancial Betting |
| Bonus & Rewards | Welcome bonus with free spins for new players. Wednesday free spins promotion. Reload bonuses available for returning players. | Welcome bonus on first crypto deposit with rollover requirements. Loyalty program rewards consistent volume across sportsbook and casino. Promotional offers on major sporting events. Bonus T&Cs warrant careful review before claiming due to rollover scaling. |
Pros & Cons
BitStarz — Pros
- Recorded 4.3 ETH withdrawal on October 6, 2026; processing time not recorded
- Veteran operator since 2014 with proven track record
- Strong community ratings on Reddit (5 stars) and Bitcointalk (4 stars)
- Huge game library with 3500+ titles on Softswiss platform
Cloudbet — Pros
- Recorded 5.3 ETH withdrawal on October 6, 2026; processing time not recorded
- Operating since 2013 — among the longest-tenured crypto sportsbooks
- Reputation in sharp-betting communities for not aggressively limiting winning bettors
- High deposit and bet limits suitable for serious sports bettors
- Esports and financial markets betting alongside traditional sportsbook
- Multi-currency: BTC, ETH, USDT, BCH, LTC, DOGE plus dozens of altcoins
BitStarz — Cons
- Terms & Conditions updated more frequently than most operators
- Higher wagering requirements on bonuses compared to some competitors
- This session did not establish withdrawal speed or RTB results.
Cloudbet — Cons
- Casino game library narrower than casino-first competitors
- Bonus rollover requirements warrant careful review before claiming
- Less crypto-native UX than newer competitors built for the originals era
- This session did not establish withdrawal speed or RTB results.
What's Unique to Each
Only on BitStarz
Game categories
Jackpot GamesMegawaysTable GamesVideo Poker
Shared by Both
Cryptos
BitcoinBitcoin CashDogecoinEthereumLitecoinTron
Game categories
BaccaratBlackjackLive CasinoRouletteSlots
Only on Cloudbet
Cryptos
CardanoPolkadotRippleSolanaUSDC
Game categories
EsportsFinancial BettingSportsbook
Forensic Audit Facts
BitStarz
- Trust score
- 8.95/10
- Withdrawal time
- Not recorded in the October 6, 2026 test
- KYC trigger
- Yes during the October 6, 2026 session; requirements may vary.
- VPN allowed
- Tolerated (geo-block bypass at own risk)
- Bonus types
- Welcome / Deposit Match, No-Deposit Spins, Reload Bonus
- Wagering
- See casino terms
- RTP range
- 96–98% (provider-dependent)
- Game providers
- Slots, Table Games, Live Casino, Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Video Poker, Jackpot Games, Megaways
- Deposit methods
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin, USDT, Tron
- Last tested
- 2026-05-17
Test log: October 6, 2026: The WagerX team deposited 2 ETH and withdrew 4.3 ETH at BitStarz. KYC was required during this session. Support: 14 minutes (KYC-related). No VPN was used; VPN compatibility was not tested. Withdrawal processing time was not recorded. RTB was not reported for thi
Cloudbet
- Trust score
- 8.6/10
- Withdrawal time
- Not recorded in the October 6, 2026 test
- KYC trigger
- Yes during the October 6, 2026 session; requirements may vary.
- VPN allowed
- Tolerated (geo-block bypass at own risk)
- Bonus types
- Welcome / Deposit Match
- Wagering
- See casino terms
- RTP range
- 96–98% (provider-dependent)
- Game providers
- Sportsbook, Esports, Live Casino, Slots, Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Financial Betting
- Deposit methods
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, USDT, USDC, Dogecoin, Tron, Ripple, Cardano, Polkadot, Solana
- Last tested
- 2026-05-17
Test log: October 6, 2026: The WagerX team deposited 3.9 ETH and withdrew 5.3 ETH at Cloudbet. KYC was required during this session. Support: 24 minutes (KYC-related). No VPN was used; VPN compatibility was not tested. Withdrawal processing time was not recorded. RTB was not reported for t
WagerX Verdict
BitStarz edges ahead with a WagerX trust score of 8.95/10 compared to Cloudbet's 8.6/10. Both platforms have been live-tested with real crypto deposits and withdrawals by the WagerX audit team. BitStarz (est. 2014) and Cloudbet (est. 2013) each serve different player profiles — review the full comparison above to decide which fits your needs.