Our verdict
Updated 15 Sept 2026BitStarz, running since 2014, is operated by Gareton B.V., which holds a Curaçao CGA licence listed as 'Indefinite'. We rate it verified with issues: the licence is in the register, but we saw the footer only in an archived copy and found no seal. No incidents were documented in our sources as of 14 September 2026.
Who runs BitStarz
BitStarz launched in 2014 and accepts both crypto and conventional (fiat) payments. Gareton B.V. operates the site and holds its licence.
Our sources contain no information about the owners behind Gareton B.V., and no documented hacks, regulatory actions or unpaid-winnings cases as of 14 September 2026.
BitStarz licence check
Gareton B.V. is listed in the Curaçao Gaming Authority register under licence OGL/2024/165/0185 with an 'Indefinite' term. The OGL/2024 format indicates a direct licence under the regime introduced in December 2024, which ended the old sub-licensing model.
The gap is on the website side. For the footer we relied on a Wayback Machine snapshot from 17 June 2026, and it contained no clickable CGA seal linking the licence to bitstarz.com. A re-check from a network where the live site loads is planned.
- Licence: OGL/2024/165/0185 (Gareton B.V.)
- Register status: 'Indefinite'
- Footer source: archive copy, 17 June 2026
- CGA seal: not found
How popular is BitStarz?
BitStarz is not among the 20 casinos covered by the on-chain deposit tracker we use, so we have no 12-month deposit estimate. That is a gap in coverage, not evidence of low activity. Live traffic figures appear alongside this review.
What to check before you deposit
- Scroll to the bitstarz.com footer and look for a clickable CGA seal; it should open on cert.cga.cw or cert.gcb.cw and name Gareton B.V.
- If you pay by card or bank transfer, check that the payment descriptor or processor is disclosed in the terms.
- Check at what withdrawal size identity verification is required.
- National self-exclusion schemes such as GamStop and CRUKS do not extend to offshore casinos; use the site's own limits if needed.
BitStarz flags and sources (0)
No documented incidents as of 14 Sept 2026.
BitStarz FAQ
Is BitStarz legit?
BitStarz is one of the longest-running crypto casinos, dating to 2014, with a Curaçao CGA licence in the register and no documented incidents in our sources. We could not confirm a seal on the live site, so the link between licence and domain is not fully verified.
Is BitStarz licensed?
Yes. Gareton B.V. holds Curaçao CGA licence OGL/2024/165/0185, listed as 'Indefinite' when we checked on 14 September 2026.
Who operates BitStarz?
Gareton B.V. is both the operator and the licence holder. Our sources do not identify the owners behind that company.