Head-to-head
bet365vsBitStarz
Two of the better-rated casinos in our online casinos category, compared on the eight criteria that actually matter - licence, bonus value, withdrawal speed, payment range, regions and player protection.
- Higher rated: BitStarz (9/10)
- Stronger licence: bet365 (UKGC, MGA, NJ DGE)
- Faster withdrawals: BitStarz (Instant)
Side-by-side
| bet365 | BitStarz | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.8/10 | 9/10 |
| Licence | UKGC, MGA, NJ DGE | Curacao eGaming |
| Welcome bonus | Sports: Bet $10 Get $200 in Bonus Bets · Casino: 100% up to $1,000 + 100 Spins | Up to 5 BTC + 180 Free Spins across first 4 deposits (40x WR) |
| Wagering req | - | - |
| Withdrawal speed | 24-48h | Instant |
| Min deposit | £5 | $20 |
| Founded | 2000 | 2014 |
| GAMSTOP | No | No |
| Regions | uk, eu, au, ca, us, ie | global |
Payment methods
Both accept: Visa, Mastercard.
Only bet365: PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer.
Only BitStarz: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, USDT, Dogecoin.
bet365 - at a glance
UKGC, MGA, and NJ DGE licensed sportsbook and casino since 2000. Owned by the Coates family. Industry-leading mobile app and 25+ year operational history. April 2024 UKGC £582,120 fine for AML and social responsibility failures.
BitStarz - at a glance
Crypto casino since 2014, Curaçao licensed, operated by Gareton B.V. on Softswiss platform. AskGamblers Award winner. Strict but consistent KYC; the cleanest dispute-resolution record among major crypto casinos.
Read the full BitStarz review →
Which one should you pick?
Use the side-by-side above as the starting point. BitStarz scores higher overall (9/10 vs 8.8/10), bet365 has the stronger licence (UKGC, MGA, NJ DGE), and BitStarz pays out faster (Instant). Beyond that, the right choice depends on which payment methods you prefer and which welcome bonus terms work for your bankroll - both reviews above walk through the bonus T&Cs in detail.