888Starz review: a crypto-first casino on an offshore licence

What 888Starz offers Canadian players

888Starz opened its doors in 2018. On the licence side, it states licences from Curaçao and the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. Its terms accept players from Canada.

You can keep your balance in Canadian dollars, which avoids conversion fees from your bank. A French version of the site is available, handy for players in Québec.

The welcome bonus: what to check

The current welcome offer for Canada is at the top of this page. What it is worth comes down to the terms: the wagering multiple, the time limit, the maximum bet and which games count.

• Open the bonus terms before you deposit and note the wagering multiple.
• Check whether your payment method is excluded from the bonus. E-wallets and vouchers often are.
• Stay under the maximum bet while the bonus is active, or the casino can void it.
• Large packages are split over several deposits. Take only the first step if you do not plan to deposit again.

Our page on new casino bonuses shows how to work out what an offer is worth.

Depositing at 888Starz

1. Sign in and open the cashier.
2. Pick a payment method and enter the amount. Minimums and maximums depend on the method.
3. Confirm the payment in your banking app, by e-transfer prompt or in your wallet.
4. Check your balance. If the money has not arrived after a few minutes, contact support.

Interac is listed for withdrawals, although the deposit list does not show it.

It also takes crypto such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether. Crypto payments cannot be reversed, and the value can move between deposit and withdrawal.

Withdrawing from 888Starz

1. Open the cashier and choose Withdraw.
2. Pick a method, ideally the one you deposited with.
3. Enter the amount, keeping to the minimum and maximum.
4. Confirm and wait for the casino to process the request.

Before your first withdrawal the casino will usually ask for photo ID and a recent proof of address. Upload them right after you register. Our guide on why new casinos ask for ID explains what to send.

Weekly and monthly caps and any fees sit in the payments section of the terms. Note them before you deposit.

Licence and safety

The Kahnawake Gaming Commission sits in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke, just outside Montréal, and has licensed online casinos since the late 1990s. It runs its own complaint process, but it is not a provincial regulator.

There are rules and a complaint route, but less protection than a provincial regulator gives.

Look for deposit limits, loss limits, time-outs and self-exclusion in the account menu. If they are missing, treat that as a warning. More on our responsible gaming page.

Tips for players in Canada

• Deposit only what you could afford to lose to a refused withdrawal, and test a small cash-out early.
• Look up the licence number from the footer on the regulator's own register.
• Set a deposit limit before you claim a bonus.
• Keep chat logs and emails with support until a withdrawal has landed.

If you live in Ontario, the regulated choice is a site registered with iGaming Ontario. Alberta opened its own regulated market in July 2026, and in the other provinces the provincial lottery corporation runs the legal online casino. An offshore casino sits outside all of these, so your province's complaint routes do not apply.

Our verdict

888Starz is an offshore casino with a modest track record. There are rules and a complaint route, but less protection than a provincial regulator gives. If you try it, start with a small deposit and request a small withdrawal early.