BitStarz Review 2026: Not Available to US Players

BitStarz does not accept players from the United States. The United States of America and Puerto Rico are the first entries on the restricted-countries list in section 3.6 of BitStarz’s own terms and conditions, so US residents cannot deposit or play for real money there. If you are in the US, skip to our list of US-friendly live casinos below. For players in countries it does serve, BitStarz is a crypto-and-fiat casino launched in 2014, now run by Gareton B.V. under a Curaçao Gaming Authority licence, with a live lobby built mainly on Evolution tables.

Updated October 2026. We moved the US restriction to the top of this review, took BitStarz out of our US lists, and rebuilt the licence, bonus, live casino, banking and restricted-country sections from BitStarz’s current terms (last updated 25 June 2025) and the pages it shows to Canadian visitors.

US-friendly alternatives to BitStarz

These casinos accepted US players and ran live dealer tables when we checked in October 2026. They are offshore sites without a US state licence, and each one excludes some states.

1. 1
   

   Bovada

   Crypto: 125% up to $1,250 on each of your first 3 deposits ($3,750). Card: 100% up to $1,000 x3 ($3,000)

   • 95 live tables and games: 38 blackjack, 10 VIP blackjack, 16 roulette, 15 baccarat (October 2026)
   • Separate welcome offers for crypto and card deposits
   • Crypto payouts within hours of approval, no Bovada withdrawal fees

   ★ 4.3/5 · Licence: No US licence. Offshore; footer cites Union of the Comoros. Harp Media B.V. and Hove Media named in the 2024 Massachusetts AG cease-and-desist

   Visit siteRead our review18+. 25x rollover on deposit + bonus. Live dealer games count 0% and bonus funds cannot be used at live tables. Not available in AZ, CO, CT, DE, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, NV, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, VT, WV or DC (Bovada terms, October 2026).
2. 2
   

   Ignition

   Crypto: 300% up to $3,000 on your first deposit ($1,500 casino + $1,500 poker). Card: 200% up to $2,000

   • Large live lobby: blackjack (incl. high-stakes tables), roulette, baccarat and game shows
   • Large US poker room with Zone and Incognito poker on the same account
   • Crypto payouts in about 1 hour after approval for most coins

   ★ 4.2/5 · Licence: Offshore, no US state licence (operator Bamboo Media, Anjouan; licensee Arachis Media Ltd, Anjouan Gaming Board, per Ignition site footer)

   Visit siteRead our review18+. $20 minimum deposit. Casino part 25x deposit + bonus; live dealer games count 0%. Poker part unlocks via Ignition Miles in 30 days. Not available in DE, MD, NV, NJ or NY.
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   MyBookie

   200% up to $2,000 + 50 free spins (code 200MB, $50 minimum deposit)

   • More than 60 live tables: 20+ blackjack, 30+ roulette, 14 baccarat incl. Super 6
   • Fee-free Bitcoin payouts, usually within 24 hours
   • Sportsbook, racebook and casino on one account

   ★ 4.0/5 · Licence: Offshore, no US state licence (operator Duranbah Limited N.V., Curacao, per the Michigan Gaming Control Board)

   Visit siteRead our review21+. Code 200MB, min deposit $50. Rollover 40x bonus + 1x deposit. Live dealer games excluded from bonus wagering.
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   BetOnline

   No Strings welcome: 50% of your first deposit as sportsbook Free Bets (up to $250) + 100 casino free spins

   • Two live lobbies: Visionary iGaming and Fresh Deck Studios
   • Live blackjack from $1 to $50,000 a hand
   • 17 cryptocurrencies; crypto payouts processed within 24 hours

   ★ 4.0/5 · Licence: Panama (Junta de Control de Juegos, per BetOnline's terms). No US licence

   Visit siteRead our review18+. New customers, first deposit of $10+, North America only. Free Bet: sportsbook only, odds of -200 or longer, expires after 30 days. Spins: 10 a day for 10 days, $100 max winnings. Casino bonuses exclude baccarat, roulette, sic bo and craps. No published restricted-state list; Michigan, Tennessee and Massachusetts issued cease-and-desist orders in 2025.

Real-money online casinos are live in seven US states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island. Maine legalised online casinos in January 2026 (LD 1164), but its market had not launched as of October 2026. If you live in one of the seven live states, a state-licensed casino is the regulated choice. Our US live casino guide covers both routes.

Know the trade-off with offshore sites. None of the four brands above holds a US state licence, so there is no state regulator to complain to and your balance is not protected the way it is at a licensed casino. Regulators do act: the Massachusetts Attorney General sent Bovada’s operators a cease-and-desist letter on 3 October 2024, and the Michigan Gaming Control Board sent one to MyBookie. Read each site’s terms for the states it excludes before you sign up.

BitStarz at a glance

Licence and owner

BitStarz’s terms (section 1.2) and its site footer name the operator as Gareton B.V., registered in Curaçao under number 160656, with its office at Landhuis Zuikertuin, Zuikertuintjeweg z/n, Willemstad. The licence is OGL/2024/165/0185, issued by the Curaçao Gaming Authority, the regulator that took over licensing when Curaçao replaced its old master-licence and sublicence system with direct licences.

Older reviews, including the previous version of this page, named other Curaçao companies as the operator (this page said Direx N.V.; many other reviews list Dama N.V.). The brand is the same; the licence holder has changed.

What the licence means for you:

• Complaints: you first complain to BitStarz support, which escalates internally. If you are not satisfied, section 14.8 lets you escalate to the gambling authority or a dispute resolution service.
• Disputes: any legal dispute goes to arbitration in Curaçao under Curaçao civil procedure rules (section 17.1), and claims must be filed within six months (section 15.1).
• Protection level: a Curaçao licence offers less player protection than a US state licence or a Malta Gaming Authority licence. BitStarz can close an account at its discretion and refund the balance (section 6.3.2).

Restricted countries

Section 3.6 of the terms bars real-money play, in both fiat and crypto, from a long list of countries. The ones most readers ask about:

• North America and UK: the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, the Isle of Man, Jersey and Gibraltar.
• Europe: Spain, France and its overseas territories, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Greece, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Cyprus, Serbia, Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia and Russia.
• Elsewhere: Brazil, Israel, Curaçao, the Dutch West Indies, the Cayman Islands, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Haiti, Cuba, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Myanmar and a group of African countries.

The bonus terms add a second layer. Players from Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Austria, Kosovo and Finland can play but get no promotional offers (section 3.2.2). About 60 more countries, including Germany, Norway, India, the Philippines, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates, are excluded from the no-deposit free spins (section 1.6). Canada is not on the restricted list, which is why the Canadian view of the site shows CAD offers, but players in Canada cannot play games from NYX (section 4.5).

Do not try to get around the list with a VPN. BitStarz runs identity checks before paying out, and section 3.3 says it does not guarantee a refund if you deposit in breach of the restricted-countries policy. Bonus winnings from a restricted country are void (section 3.4).

BitStarz welcome bonus and wagering

BitStarz’s homepage, viewed from Canada in October 2026, advertised a welcome package of CA$2,000 or 5 BTC plus 180 free spins, spread over your first four deposits. Amounts are shown in your local currency, so other countries see different headline figures. Third-party reviews list the split as:

The rules that matter come from BitStarz’s bonus terms (last updated 25 June 2025):

• Wagering: bonuses must be wagered 40 times before you can withdraw (section 3.4). Free spin winnings also carry 40x (section 2.3).
• Minimum deposit: 20 EUR/USD/CAD/AUD or the crypto equivalent, per BitStarz’s welcome page FAQ.
• Expiry: each welcome bonus is valid for 7 days; most other bonuses expire after 24 hours (section 3.7).
• Maximum bet: 5 EUR/USD/CAD/AUD/NZD while a bonus is active, including bonus buys and double-up features (section 3.10).
• Free spins: to get the 180 spins, you must wager your first deposit once within 24 hours. Cancelling any day’s set forfeits the rest (sections 2.1 and 2.7).
• No-deposit spins: new accounts get 20 free spins after email verification. Winnings are capped at 100 EUR/USD or 150 CAD/AUD/NZD and you must deposit at least 20 in your currency before cashing out (sections 1.1 and 1.2).

BitStarz also runs a separate landing page with a “300% deposit match up to $2,000 + 200 free spins” exclusive offer. Offers like this depend on the link you arrive from, so check the bonus shown in your account before you deposit.

Do live dealer games count towards wagering?

Partly. Section 3.5 of the bonus terms says table games, live games, instant-win games, lotteries and bingo typically contribute 5% towards wagering, and that games with progressive jackpots do not count at all. The old version of this page said live games did not count; under the current terms they count at 5%, which is still very little.

Worked example

Deposit CA$100 and take the 100% first-deposit match: you get a CA$100 bonus. At 40x, you need CA$4,000 in qualifying bets. On slots that count 100%, that is CA$4,000 of play. On live blackjack at 5%, the same requirement needs CA$80,000 of bets, and the CA$5 maximum bet makes that impractical. For live dealer players the honest advice is to skip the deposit bonus or cancel it, and use the cashback offers below instead. Remember that cancelling forfeits the bonus and any winnings tied to it (section 3.11).

Ongoing promotions

Once the welcome package is used up, BitStarz rotates a set of recurring offers. Several need four previous deposits (section 2.10).

• Reload Monday: 50% on your first deposit of the day, up to $300 in the version shown to New Zealand visitors. BitStarz can cut it to 25% for players it judges to take too many bonuses (section 3.2.3).
• Wednesday Free Spins: deposit-based free spins, up to 200.
• Slot Wars and Table Wars: weekly tournaments. Table Wars pays a $10,000 prize pool across the top 40 places with no wagering on prizes, so it is the one promotion that rewards table and live players.
• Level Up Adventure: a points race that runs every two months.
• Friday Loyalty Bonus, Jackpotz Mania, Bonuz Mania and Piggyz Mania: cashback and random-reward features. No-deposit rewards such as the Friday Loyalty Bonus fall under the same 100 EUR/USD cap on winnings.
• Live casino cashback: BitStarz has run weekend promotions paying 25% cashback on live casino and table game losses, with 40x wagering on the cashback.

VIP Starz Club

The VIP programme is by invitation only. BitStarz’s VIP terms say managers review accounts weekly and that VIPs are expected to deposit about €5,000 a month on average to keep their status. Perks listed in the VIP terms and on the VIP page:

• Weekly cashback every Friday, based on the previous Friday to Thursday, at a higher rate than the standard Friday Loyalty Bonus.
• A manual bonus of up to 10% back on losses, if you lose €500 or more without triggering another bonus (at the VIP team’s discretion).
• A 50% Thursday reload on your first eligible deposit of the day.
• Faster, unrestricted cashouts, a dedicated VIP team at [email protected] and early access to new games.

For live dealer regulars the VIP cashback is more useful than any deposit bonus, because the VIP page says cashback can be arranged without wagering for table players.

BitStarz live casino

BitStarz says it offers around 150 live casino games, and its live page lists them across blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker, wheel games and sic bo. When we checked the lobby from Canada in October 2026, most of the ranked tables were from Evolution, with smaller sets from Platipus, Lucky Streak and Beterlive. BitStarz’s own live page also names Vivo Gaming and Authentic Gaming, which earlier versions of this review highlighted. Live games run in HD with multiple camera angles, and most tables are open 24/7.

Live blackjack

The lobby includes Salon Privé Blackjack for high stakes, Blackjack VIP tables, Speed Blackjack, Blackjack Party, First Person Blackjack and Infinite Blackjack, plus Lucky Streak’s numbered blackjack tables. With basic strategy, a standard 8-deck game has a house edge of around 0.5%. Our live blackjack guide covers the rules and side bets.

Live roulette

Most tables use a single-zero wheel (2.70% house edge), with American double-zero roulette also available. Expect Evolution’s Lightning Roulette and Fireball Roulette, Gravity Roulette, private tables, Platipus European, European VIP and French VIP tables, Live Auto Blazing Roulette, and native-language tables such as Svensk Roulette and Deutsches Roulette. Watch the fraud rules: section 9.2.6 of the terms flags systematically covering more than 25 of the 36 numbers, or only red and black, as low-risk play. See our live roulette guide.

Live baccarat

Speed Baccarat, Baccarat Squeeze, Controlled Squeeze, Salon Privé Baccarat, Prosperity Tree Baccarat and Bac Bo from Evolution, plus Lucky Streak and Platipus baccarat tables. The Banker bet carries the lowest edge, about 1.06%. Betting Player and Banker on the same hand does not count towards wagering (bonus terms, section 3.18). Our live baccarat guide explains the bets.

Game shows and other live games

BitStarz lists Dream Catcher and Football Studio Top Card on its live page, and the lobby includes Lightning Dragon Tiger, Crazy Coin Flip, Red Baron and Crash Live. Sic bo and live poker variants are also listed. Dragon Tiger is one of the fastest of these: you back Dragon or Tiger to draw the higher card.

Languages and currencies at the tables

BitStarz says live games are available in 26 languages, from Arabic and Chinese to Swedish, Turkish and Vietnamese. You can bet at live tables in Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash, or in EUR, USD, CAD, AUD, NZD, JPY, PLN, RUB and NOK.

Slots, Originals and fairness

The bulk of the catalogue is slots from studios such as BGaming, Booming Games, Platipus, 3 Oaks Gaming and Gamzix, which featured among the top games on the homepage when we checked. BitStarz also has its own Originals, quick crypto-style games. Many games, including the Originals, are provably fair: BitStarz’s welcome page FAQ says you can verify results through a “Fairness” tab in the game.

Banking: crypto and fiat

BitStarz was one of the first casinos to take both Bitcoin and traditional currencies, and it still leans on crypto. The welcome page, viewed from Canada, showed these payment options: Interac, Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Tether (USDT), Solana, Flexepin, USD Coin, Rapyd and Ripple (XRP). Bitcoin Cash and Dogecoin also appear in the bonus terms’ currency tables.

The methods you see depend on your country, so check the cashier after you register.

Withdrawal times and limits

BitStarz says it tries to pay withdrawals within one hour and quotes a 10-minute average cashout (section 8.7.1 and its FAQ). Large wins can take longer because they are checked with the game provider (section 8.7.8), and BitStarz reserves the right to pay substantial wins in monthly instalments (section 8.7.3). The welcome page says verified accounts face no withdrawal limits; VIPs are promised unrestricted cashouts.

BitStarz and its payment processor charge no withdrawal fees (section 8.7.10), though your bank or the blockchain may. Card deposits can appear on your statement in EUR or USD, and your bank may add a conversion fee.

Cashier rules to know before you deposit

1. Wager deposits once: every deposit must be played through at least once before you can withdraw it, as an anti-money-laundering rule (sections 8.7.5 and 9.9).
2. Same-method withdrawals: winnings go back to the method you deposited with, so a Skrill deposit means a Skrill payout (section 8.7.13).
3. KYC: expect to send photo ID, proof of payment and proof of address no older than 90 days, and possibly take a phone call. If BitStarz cannot reach you within two weeks of a withdrawal request, the account is locked (sections 7.2 and 8.7.11).
4. Wrong crypto network: if you send coins to the wrong network, BitStarz only attempts recovery above $5,000 and charges 0.1 BTC for it, with no guarantee (section 8.6.9).
5. Dormant accounts: after six months without a login, BitStarz may charge at least €5 a month from a positive balance (section 13.1).

Our Bitcoin live casino guide explains crypto deposits and network fees in more detail.

How to join BitStarz (eligible countries only)

1. Check that your country is not on the restricted list above. If it is, stop here.
2. Click Sign Up and enter your email, a password and your currency. BitStarz says registration takes about 30 seconds.
3. Verify your email to unlock the 20 no-deposit free spins (if your country qualifies).
4. Upload ID, proof of address and proof of payment early, so your first withdrawal is not held up.
5. Decide whether you want the deposit bonus. If you plan to play live tables, the 5% contribution means you are usually better off without it.
6. Deposit at least 20 in your currency, or the crypto minimum shown in the cashier.

Mobile play

BitStarz runs in mobile browsers on Android and iOS, including the live lobby, so you do not need to download anything. The cashier and live chat are available on mobile too.

Support and responsible gaming

Support is available 24/7 by live chat and at [email protected]. BitStarz’s Play Safe tools include a cooling-off period of one day to six months (you can log in but cannot deposit, play for real money or receive promotions) and self-exclusion. These are offshore tools, so they do not link to any US state self-exclusion list.

BitStarz vs US-friendly live casinos

Full details are in our reviews of Bovada, Ignition, MyBookie and BetOnline.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Long track record: online since 2014 under the same brand.
• Fast crypto cashouts with no fees from the casino.
• Deep Evolution live lobby, VIP tables and tables in many languages.
• Weekly Table Wars tournament and cashback offers that suit table players.

Cons:

• Not available in the US, the UK and dozens of other countries.
• Live games typically count only 5% towards 40x wagering.
• Curaçao licence, with disputes settled by arbitration in Curaçao.
• USD depositors cannot withdraw by bank transfer or card, only through e-wallets.

Summary

BitStarz is a well-established crypto casino with a strong Evolution live lobby, fast crypto withdrawals and a clear set of terms. Its welcome bonus does little for live dealer players, and its Curaçao licence gives less protection than a regulated market. For US readers the verdict is simple: BitStarz does not accept you, so use one of the US-friendly casinos above. Players in eligible countries can visit BitStarz.

BitStarz FAQ

Does BitStarz accept US players?

No. The United States of America and Puerto Rico are on the restricted-countries list in section 3.6 of BitStarz’s terms and conditions, so US residents cannot deposit or play for real money. Using a VPN breaks the terms and can lead to lost winnings.

Is BitStarz legit and licensed?

Yes, for the countries it serves. BitStarz is run by Gareton B.V. (Curaçao, registration no. 160656) and licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Authority under licence no. OGL/2024/165/0185. It has operated since 2014. A Curaçao licence offers less protection than a US state or Malta licence.

Who owns BitStarz?

The terms name Gareton B.V. of Willemstad, Curaçao, as the company that manages BitStarz.com. Older reviews named earlier Curaçao companies, such as Dama N.V.

What is the BitStarz welcome bonus?

A four-deposit package worth up to CA$2,000 or 5 BTC plus 180 free spins, as shown to Canadian visitors in October 2026. Bonuses carry 40x wagering, a 5 per spin or hand maximum bet and a 7-day expiry, and the minimum deposit is 20 in your currency.

Can I use the BitStarz bonus on live dealer games?

You can, but live games typically count only 5% towards the 40x wagering requirement, under section 3.5 of the bonus terms. A CA$100 bonus would need about CA$80,000 in live bets to clear.

How fast are BitStarz withdrawals?

BitStarz aims to pay within one hour and quotes a 10-minute average, mainly for crypto. Bank transfers take 3 to 10 banking days and are paid in EUR. Large wins can take longer and may be paid in monthly instalments.

Does BitStarz charge withdrawal fees?

No. Section 8.7.10 of the terms says neither BitStarz nor its payment processor charges withdrawal fees, though your bank or the crypto network may.

What are good BitStarz alternatives for US players?

Bovada, Ignition, MyBookie and BetOnline all accepted US players and offered live dealer games in October 2026, with state restrictions. In the seven states with live online casinos, state-licensed sites are the regulated choice.

Play responsibly. US players can contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).