What BitStarz does

BitStarz is a privately-held online casino platform launched in 2014 that has grown to serve 10+ million registered players globally. The company is operated by Dama N.V. under a Curaçao gaming license, with operations referenced from Vancouver, Canada. The platform offers 7,000+ casino games including slots, table games, live dealer titles, and proprietary 'BitStarz Originals' (Plinko, Slot, Blackjack, Keno, Tower, Crash, Ra Ra Riches, Chick'N'Run). BitStarz differentiates itself on cryptocurrency rails: it supports more than 500 cryptocurrencies and processes crypto withdrawals in 8-10 minutes on average via a proprietary automated payout system.

Monetization is built on the standard online-casino house-edge model: players deposit real money, wager on games, and the platform retains a percentage of wagers as revenue. Acquisition is driven by a 50-free-spins no-deposit bonus, a multi-deposit welcome package worth up to 5 BTC plus 180 free spins, weekly tournaments (Slot Wars €5,000 + 5,000 free spins; Table Wars €10,000), and a tiered VIP Club. The company reinvests in engagement mechanics — Jackpotz Mania (daily progressive jackpots), Piggyz Mania (cash accumulator with up to $50,000 prizes), and Bonuz Mania (multi-prize slot) were launched in 2024, followed by the BitStarz 2.0 platform overhaul in 2026 introducing a unified fiat-and-crypto wallet, dark-mode UI, and re-engineered search across the 7,000+ game library.

Go-to-market is product-led growth: a fully self-serve direct-to-consumer web platform accessible via desktop and mobile browsers with no app distribution, no channel intermediaries, and no sales motion. Marketing relies on SEO-optimized content marketing, affiliate partnerships, and a decade-long accumulation of industry awards (Casino Wow 2024-2025, Casinomeister 2017/2020-2022, Askgamblers 2017/2022, LCB 2022-2023, plus Casinomeister accreditation) and an Excellent Trustpilot rating across 4,700+ reviews. The platform operates across North America, Europe, and most international jurisdictions outside of excluded markets such as Washington state.

Name

BitStarz

Legal name

BitStarz

Website

https://bitstarz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BitStarz is a privately-held online cryptocurrency casino, launched in 2014 and operated by Dama N.V. under a Curaçao license from Vancouver. It serves 10+ million global players with 7,000+ games, supports 500+ cryptocurrencies, and differentiates on sub-10-minute crypto payouts and proprietary Originals content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Casino / iGaming

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Gambling Industries (7132), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (52232)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Crypto Casinos (MPAEABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Crypto Payments & Digital Asset Settlement for Gaming (MPAEALAL)

Keywords

• Online casino gaming
• Cryptocurrency gambling
• Bitcoin casino
• Provably fair gaming
• Live dealer casino

Headquarters

HQ city

Sliema

HQ country

Malta

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel

Revenue model

1. House Edge / Gaming Revenue: BitStarz generates primary revenue through the mathematical house edge built into casino games. Players wager real money on slots, table games, and other casino offerings, with the platform retaining a percentage of all wagers as revenue. This is the core monetization mechanism for the online casino.
2. Player Deposits: Players deposit funds (both fiat and cryptocurrency) to fund their gaming activity. The platform processes deposits across multiple payment methods and currencies.
3. Bonus Wagering Requirements: Welcome packages and promotional bonuses (up to 5 BTC + 180 free spins) require wagering before withdrawal, ensuring player engagement before potential withdrawal of bonus value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BitStarz operates an online casino platform that aggregates 7,000+ games from third-party studios alongside its own proprietary BitStarz Originals, covering slots, table games, and live dealer experiences. The service supports both fiat and cryptocurrency deposits/withdrawals across 500+ digital assets, targeting individual players in 40+ countries with fast crypto payouts and tiered bonus packages.

Product overview

BitStarz is a multi-award-winning cryptocurrency-friendly online casino platform launched in 2014, offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 7,000 games including slots, table games, live dealer options, and proprietary original games (Plinko, Slots, Blackjack, Keno, Tower, Crash). The platform differentiates through innovative promotional features including Jackpotz Mania (daily progressive jackpots), Piggyz Mania (piggy bank savings system), and Bonuz Mania (multi-prize game), alongside competitive tournaments (Slot Wars, Table Wars), a VIP Club with personalized support and cashback, and the standard welcome package. The 2026 BitStarz 2.0 update modernized the platform with an all-in-one wallet supporting both fiat and crypto, improved game discovery, and restructured loyalty programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Average cryptocurrency withdrawal processing time of 8-10 minutes
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 1spin4winminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 20251spin4win announced a network promotion '12 Days of Magic Wins' running November 3-15 with a €25,000 prize pool and 680 cash prizes across 11 game titles, featuring BitStarz as a participating operator.
• GamebeatcoreTechnology or IntegrationGamebeat is a game studio providing slot titles to the BitStarz platform. Their games include Buffalo Trail (featured as a top game), Fortune Power: Hold & Win, Joker Royal Coins, and other titles available on the platform.
• Belatra GamescoreTechnology or IntegrationBelatra Games provides casino game titles to BitStarz including Beauty and the Beast, The Moneymania, and numerous other slots and table games available on the platform.
• Platipus GamingcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatipus Gaming provides slot and table game titles to BitStarz. Their exclusive game BitStarz Element is an Asian mythology-inspired slot with Wild Connect feature and jackpot mechanics.
• Booming GamescoreTechnology or IntegrationBooming Games provides numerous slot titles to BitStarz including Fish Tales Monster Bass 10,000, Wild Wild Vegas, Liberty and Freedom Hold and Win, and other games featured on the platform.
• BGamingcoreTechnology or IntegrationBGaming provides slot and casino games to BitStarz including popular titles like Elvis Frog in Vegas, Aztec Magic Deluxe, Gemhalla, and Open It!, featuring prominently in top games listings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stake.com: Stake.com is a leading crypto-native online casino and sportsbook with global reach, fast crypto payouts, and proprietary Originals — directly comparable to BitStarz in target customer, product mix, and crypto-first GTM.
• BC.Game: BC.Game is a major crypto casino offering thousands of games, a proprietary Originals suite, and broad altcoin support — overlapping closely with BitStarz on product, customer base, and crypto-payment focus.
• mBit Casino: mBit is a long-running Bitcoin-focused online casino (also under Dama N.V.) with a similar crypto payout proposition, bonus-heavy GTM, and game library depth, making it a direct peer within the same operator group.
• 7Bit Casino: 7Bit Casino is a Dama N.V.-operated crypto-friendly online casino with multi-currency support and a comparable bonus/welcome-package structure, directly comparable on product, model, and target customer.
• Roobet: Roobet is a crypto casino targeting a younger, crypto-native audience with Originals (Crash, Mines) and a similar lightweight, web-first product experience — a direct peer on customer profile and game-type mix.
• Cloudbet: Cloudbet is a long-standing crypto casino and sportsbook with fast BTC payouts and a deep game catalog, comparable to BitStarz in product breadth and emphasis on speed of crypto withdrawals.
• FortuneJack: FortuneJack is a crypto-only online casino supporting multiple coins, dice/original-style games, and sportsbook — closely comparable to BitStarz in crypto-first positioning and game library mix.

Emerging players

• Wild.io: Wild.io is a newer crypto-only casino emphasizing fast payouts, large welcome bonuses, and a curated game library — comparable to BitStarz's growth-stage positioning and product-led GTM.
• Gamdom: Gamdom is a crypto casino and sportsbook with Originals (Crash, Roll) targeting a younger, crypto-savvy audience — an emerging peer with overlapping product, audience, and bonus-driven acquisition.

Broad incumbents

• 888casino: 888casino is a large, multi-jurisdictional licensed online casino operator with a broad game portfolio and established brand — a broad incumbent that competes for the same wallet share, especially in regulated markets BitStarz cannot access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bitstarzinsider
• Facebookfacebook.com/BitStarzOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bitstarz

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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