Thrill vs Vave
Side-by-side comparison from our published reviews — ratings, payments, KYC, licensing, and where each one is the better fit.
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.
Vave
Vave is a crypto casino and sportsbook with 6,500+ slots, about 1,100 live dealer tables and 45 sports, playable in 14 cryptocurrencies.
Thrill vs Vave: Head to Head
| Thrill | Vave | |
|---|---|---|
| OddsGuru rating | 9.3/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Type | Casino + Sportsbook | Casino + Sportsbook |
| Crypto | 15+ coins | 14+ coins |
| Fiat | Not accepted | Visa, Mastercard, Apple-pay +4 more |
| KYC | Required | Required |
| Min. deposit | — | No minimum |
| Payout speed | Instant | Same Day |
| License | Government of Anjouan | Curaçao (stated by Vave, no licence number published) |
| Mobile app | — | Yes |
| Established | 2025 | 2022 |
| Welcome offer | Instant Rakeback + $75K Weekly Leaderboards | 🎰 Up to 4 BTC + 100 Free Spins across 4 deposits |
Data from our published reviews, last updated . Green marks the better option where the difference is objective.
Strengths and Weak Spots
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
Vave
What we like
- 6,500+ slots from 52 studios
- About 1,100 live dealer tables
- 45 sports plus a full esports section
- 14 cryptocurrencies, no Vave fees
- Welcome package across four deposits
- Weekly cashback, Thursday reload and two VIP programmes
What we don't
- Welcome wagering multiple isn't published up front
- Big withdrawals can go to manual review
- Limits and self-exclusion only through support
- iPhone app not out yet
Verdict: Thrill
Thrill takes it on our scorecard, 9.3 to 7.8. That gap is the headline number, not a knockout — Vave still wins on specific rows above, so check the ones that matter to how you actually play. Full reasoning lives in the Thrill review and the Vave review.