CASINO COMPARISON
Housebets 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 — Razor-thin: Housebets edges this matchup by less than half a point. Privacy split: Housebets skips KYC entirely while Cloudbet requires verification. Cloudbet brings 11+ years of additional operating history.
Trust score
Winner: Housebets
KYC privacy
Winner: Housebets
Withdrawal speed
Winner: Cloudbet
Heritage
Winner: Cloudbet
Game variety
Winner: Cloudbet
Crypto support
Winner: Cloudbet
Best For
Best for privacy
Housebets
Housebets runs no mandatory KYC. Cloudbet requires verification (Yes during the October 6, 2026 session; requirements may vary.).
Best for fast cashouts
Cloudbet
Cloudbet pays out in Instant, vs Duration not reported on Housebets.
Best for track record
Cloudbet
Cloudbet has been operating since 2013 (13 years), versus Housebets's 2-year history.
Best overall (WagerX score)
Housebets
Housebets scored 8.7/10 in our latest forensic audit, edging Cloudbet's 8.6/10.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | Housebets | Cloudbet |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| KYC Policy | Not reported this session in the October 21, 2026 test; requirements may vary. | Yes during the October 6, 2026 session; requirements may vary. |
| Withdrawal Speed | Duration not reported | Instant |
| Min Deposit | Crypto (0.60 ETH tested) | Crypto-equivalent low minimums |
| Established | 2024 | 2013 |
| License | Curaçao Gaming Authority — OGL/2024/431/0231 (Bridge Technologies B.V.) | Curacao |
| Accepted Cryptos | BitcoinEthereumUSDTUSDCLitecoin |
BitcoinEthereumLitecoinBitcoin CashUSDTUSDCDogecoinTronRippleCardanoPolkadotSolana |
| Games | SlotsOriginal House GamesLive CasinoSportsbookProvably Fair |
SportsbookEsportsLive CasinoSlotsRouletteBlackjackBaccaratFinancial Betting |
| Bonus & Rewards | Phase-one rewards programme built around the HBTS community token — the operator openly states it is giving away outsized value in this phase to build its high-stakes player base. Bonus funds and free-spin credits cannot be withdrawn until wagering requirements are met, per the standard bonus terms. | 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
Housebets — Pros
- October 21, 2026: recorded withdrawal result 0.0004 BTC (Not reported)
- Founder-led and public-facing — Porchy is a decade-long gambler building the platform he wanted as a player, not a faceless white-label
- Openly published revenue model: phase one deliberately gives value away to build a high-stakes community before the platform tries to earn
- Named independent dispute service (Resolvo Curaçao) written into the terms, free of charge, with defined complaint deadlines
- Material terms changes require your active re-acceptance — no silent T&C swaps
- Original house games are provably fair with player-verifiable server/client seeds
- Very active on social media, and the team is in direct contact with WagerX
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
Housebets — Cons
- Long restricted-country list, including the US, UK, Germany, Australia and most of the EU
- Dormant accounts (12 months inactive) attract a USD 10/month maintenance fee after notice
- RTB and VPN checks were not reported for the latest session.
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 Housebets
Game categories
Original House GamesProvably Fair
Shared by Both
Cryptos
BitcoinEthereumLitecoinUSDCUSDT
Game categories
Live CasinoSlotsSportsbook
Only on Cloudbet
Cryptos
Bitcoin CashCardanoDogecoinPolkadotRippleSolanaTron
Game categories
BaccaratBlackjackEsportsFinancial BettingRoulette
Forensic Audit Facts
Housebets
- Trust score
- 8.7/10
- Withdrawal time
- Duration not reported
- KYC trigger
- Not reported this session in the October 21, 2026 test; requirements may vary.
- VPN allowed
- Tolerated (geo-block bypass at own risk)
- Bonus types
- Welcome Bonus
- Wagering
- See casino terms
- RTP range
- 96–98% (provider-dependent)
- Game providers
- Slots, Original House Games, Live Casino, Sportsbook, Provably Fair
- Deposit methods
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC, Litecoin
- Last tested
- 2026-05-17
Test log: October 21, 2026 live test: deposit 0.000665 BTC; withdrawal result 0.0004 BTC (Not reported); support response 3.77 min; KYC: Not reported this session. RTB and VPN checks were not reported for this session. KYC observations apply to this session, not a guarantee for other accou
Cloudbet
- Trust score
- 8.6/10
- Withdrawal time
- Instant
- 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
Housebets edges ahead with a WagerX trust score of 8.7/10 compared to Cloudbet's 8.6/10. Housebets operates without mandatory KYC, which is a major draw for privacy-focused players. Both platforms have been live-tested with real crypto deposits and withdrawals by the WagerX audit team. Housebets (est. 2024) and Cloudbet (est. 2013) each serve different player profiles — review the full comparison above to decide which fits your needs.