BitStarz vs Thrill
Side-by-side comparison from our published reviews — ratings, payments, KYC, licensing, and where each one is the better fit.
BitStarz
One of the longest-running crypto casinos, with fiat and crypto account currencies, 24/7 support channels, and mixed player reports on withdrawals.
Thrill
Crypto casino, sportsbook and novelty prediction book launched in 2025 and operated by Gravity Unleashed Limitada of Costa Rica under Anjouan licence ALSI-202506019-FI1. Runs 49 game studios, close to 40 betting sports and a rakeback-first rewards ladder in place of a welcome bonus.
BitStarz vs Thrill: Head to Head
| BitStarz | Thrill | |
|---|---|---|
| OddsGuru rating | 8.9/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Player rating | 7.4/10 | 3.8/10 |
| Type | Casino | Casino + Sportsbook |
| Crypto | 12+ coins | 15+ coins |
| Fiat | Credit Card, Mifinity, Jeton +1 more | Not accepted |
| KYC | Required | Required |
| Min. deposit | No minimum | — |
| Payout speed | Under 1h | Instant |
| License | Curaçao Gaming Authority | Government of Anjouan |
| Mobile app | No | — |
| Established | 2014 | 2025 |
| Welcome offer | 100% + 180 Free Spins on deposit one; up to €400 or 4 BTC on deposits 2–4 | Instant Rakeback + $75K Weekly Leaderboards |
Data from our published reviews, last verified during each platform's review cycle. Green marks the better option where the difference is objective.
Strengths and Weak Spots
BitStarz
What we like
- Operating since 2014
- Broad casino catalogue with improved search and filtering
- Recent player reports include fast crypto withdrawals
- Hybrid fiat + crypto rails (rare in segment)
- Recent player reviews often praise customer support
- Weekly Slot Wars + Table Wars tournaments
What we don't
- Documented withdrawal disputes on large wins
- 5% live-casino + table-game wagering contribution
- Curaçao license offers weak dispute recourse
- No sportsbook (casino-only)
- Broad operator-level restricted-country list
- Bonus withdrawals are subject to an internal audit
Thrill
What we like
- Rakeback, weekly and monthly rewards from day one
- Published level-up bonuses from $15 to $12,800
- Twelve in-house provably fair Originals
- Bet slip sharing built into the sportsbook
- 49 game studios and close to 40 betting sports
- No stated maximum withdrawal limit
What we don't
- No rakeback or cashback rate published anywhere
- Curaçao licence lapsed in March 2026, still under assessment
- Deposit and loss limits are built but switched off
- Verification checks can slow larger withdrawals
- Barely a year old, so no track record yet
- Restricted from the US, UK and much of the EU
Verdict: BitStarz
BitStarz takes it on our scorecard, 8.9 to 7.3. That gap is the review math, not a knockout — Thrill still wins on specific rows above, so check the ones that matter to how you actually play. Full reasoning lives in the BitStarz review and the Thrill review.