Updated September 28, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
Betplay vs Bitstarz
Betplay
Higher score in this comparison
Bitstarz
What sets them apart
| Compare | BetplayReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | BitstarzReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome offer | 100% up to 50,000 uBTC | Up to 5 BTC + 180 free spins across first four deposits |
| Regulators | Curacao | Curacao Gaming Authority |
| Minimum deposit | $0.50Lower | $20 |
| Withdrawal time | Instant | Under 10 minutes |
| Wagering requirement | 35Lower | 40 |
| Games | 8,500Higher | 7,000 |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 0 hoursLower | 0.17 hours |
| Payment methods | Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Binance Coin, Dogecoin, Tether, Solana, Monero, Tron | Not confirmed |
| Coins accepted | BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC, Doge, Sol | Not confirmed |
| ID checks | None | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Bonus match (100%).
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Key differences
- Betplay scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only Betplay offers Curacao.
- Regulators: only Bitstarz offers Curacao Gaming Authority.
- Games is higher at Betplay: 8,500 vs 7,000.
- Withdrawal time (hours) is lower at Betplay: 0 hours vs 0.17 hours.
- Support channels: only Betplay offers Email.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Betplay: $0.50 vs $20.
- Wagering requirement is lower at Betplay: 35 vs 40.
- Features: only Betplay offers No KYC.
Our verdict on each
Betplay
Betplay suits adults who want a low entry point, a wide coin list and payouts listed as Instant, under a Curacao licence. The trade-off is the 35 wagering requirement attached to the 100% up to 50,000 uBTC welcome package, and an overall score of 7.8.
Bitstarz
Bitstarz suits crypto players who want fast withdrawals and a large game lobby, and it holds a Curacao Gaming Authority licence. The catch sits in the offer: a deposit match of 100% comes with a 40 wagering requirement, and the minimum deposit of $20 ranks 22 of 40.
Score breakdown
| Area | Betplay | Bitstarz |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Higher | 8.6Minimum deposit of $20 sits above the site median of €8.77. |
| Offer | 9.4Higher | 8.8 |
| Trust | 8.7 | 9.0Higher |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Betplay | Bitstarz |
|---|---|---|
| Online casinos | 109 of 732 | 281 of 732 |
| Crypto casinos and betting | 18 of 164 | 71 of 164 |
Choosing between them
Pick Betplay if cost, offer, minimum deposit, wagering requirement, and games matter most.
Pick Bitstarz if trust matter most.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Betplay | Bitstarz |
|---|---|---|
| Curacao |
Available in 1 country for both.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Betplay | Bitstarz |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fast payouts, No KYCCovers more | Fast payouts |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Welcome bonus |
| Legal entity | LAMA TECH, LIMITADA | Gareton B.V. |
| Founded | 2020 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, ChatCovers more | Chat |
Casinos
| Fact | Betplay | Bitstarz |
|---|---|---|
| Game providers | NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, Evolution Gaming | Not confirmed |
| Live dealer games | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Game types | Slots, Live | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Betplay | Bitstarz | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $0.50lowest quarter | $20above the median | $10 |
| Wagering requirement | 35at the median | 40above the median | 35 |
| Games | 8,500highest quarter | 7,000highest quarter | 4,000 |
| Bonus match | 100%at the median | 100%at the median | 100% |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 0 hoursbelow the median | 0.17 hoursabove the median | 0.1 hours |
Median across 75 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
Betplay
Pros
- The minimum deposit of $0.50 puts Betplay at 2 of 40 on the site's minimum deposit table.
- A lobby of 8,500 games from NetEnt, Pragmatic Play and Evolution Gaming, with live dealer tables as well as reel play.
- Payouts and deposits run through Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin, and the stated withdrawal time is Instant.
Cons
- The welcome bonus model means a matched deposit carrying a 35 wagering requirement, with no no-deposit route, which 30.4% of brands on the site do offer.
- Support runs on email and chat only, with no phone line, while 37.9% of brands on the site also run one.
- Curacao is the only regulator in the Curacao list, so there is no further jurisdiction's oversight behind the licence.
Bitstarz
Pros
- Withdrawal time of Under 10 minutes suits players who want to cash out quickly.
- A game count of 7,000 gives a large lobby to browse.
- A single named regulator, the Curacao Gaming Authority, keeps the licensing picture simple.
Cons
- Support runs on chat only, so there is no listed email address or phone line.
- A 40 wagering requirement applies to Up to 5 BTC + 180 free spins across first four deposits.
- The minimum deposit of $20 is above the site median of €8.77.
Who each suits
Betplay
Who it suits
- Readers who want to start small, with a minimum deposit of $0.50.
- Crypto players who hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Litecoin, Dogecoin or Solana and want those coins supported for payouts.
- Slot and live dealer regulars, with 8,500 games from NetEnt, Pragmatic Play and Evolution Gaming.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who prefer rakeback to a deposit match: Cloudbet pays its welcome package as rakeback and daily cash drops instead, and is not offered in restricted countries including the US and the UK.
- Players after a short, time-limited bonus rather than a matched deposit: Rollbit offers 10% Rakeboost for 24 hours for new players.
Bitstarz
Who it suits
- Crypto players who want Under 10 minutes withdrawals and a 7,000 game lobby.
- Adults comfortable with a Curacao licence and a 40 wagering requirement.
- Players willing to fund a $20 minimum deposit to reach Up to 5 BTC + 180 free spins across first four deposits.
Who should look elsewhere
- Cloudbet: its welcome package pays as rakeback and daily cash drops across a set period, which suits players who prefer cashback over a deposit match.
- Rollbit: 10% Rakeboost for 24 hours for new players is a short window, so players who want a longer bonus period can pass it by.
- N1 Partners: Curacao licensing makes it the comparison for players weighing Curacao-licensed brands on other grounds.
Current offers
Country by country
| Country | Betplay | Bitstarz |
|---|---|---|
| Curacao | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Betplay
What welcome bonus does Betplay offer and what is the wagering requirement?+
Betplay's welcome package is 100% up to 50,000 uBTC for new players, a 100% match on the deposit rather than a rakeback deal. The wagering requirement attached to it is 35, set on the bonus funds rather than on a cash balance, and the offer score part of 6.3 is the weaker of the pair.
What is the minimum deposit at Betplay?+
The minimum deposit is $0.50, which puts Betplay at 2 of 40 on the site's minimum deposit table. The middle minimum deposit across brands on the site is €8.77, and for this group it is €12.40. A small floor suits readers who want to try a site before committing, though it does not change the bonus terms.
Bitstarz
What is the minimum deposit at Bitstarz?+
The minimum deposit is $20, above the site median of €8.77 and above the crypto casino median of €12.40. Bitstarz ranks 22 of 40 brands on this measure, so a first deposit here is larger than most. A higher floor suits players already holding crypto.
What is the welcome offer and what wagering does it carry?+
The welcome offer is Up to 5 BTC + 180 free spins across first four deposits, and a 40 wagering requirement applies to it. The match percentage is 100%, and the package is spread across the opening deposits, so one deposit does not unlock the full amount. Players should treat the wagering figure as the deciding number.
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