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888STARZ review: a crypto-friendly sportsbook with bKash deposits
888STARZ was founded in 2018 and lists licences from Curaçao and Kahnawake. Football, cricket, tennis, basketball and esports carry the most markets and live options.
bKash and Nagad are listed for deposits. The review finds crypto the smoothest way to withdraw, while fiat payouts can stall under repeated security checks.
Our verdict: a good fit for bettors who use crypto and want wide cricket markets. In our example match the margin is 5.1%, the lowest of the books we compare.
Founded 2018
bKash and Nagad
Crypto payouts
By
Eliza Radcliffe
Updated 30 Oct 2026
At a glance
888STARZ at a glance
Licence
Curaçao and Kahnawake
So what: a foreign licence; it does not make betting legal in Bangladesh.
Founded
2018
So what: the year in our review data.
Margin, T20 match winner
5.1%
So what: ৳51 per ৳1,000 staked on average, on example odds. The average in our comparison is 5.6%.
Mobile wallets
bKash and Nagad
So what: listed for deposits.
Live betting
Yes
So what: bets while the match is running.
Support
Live chat, WhatsApp, phone and email
So what: the channels in our review data.
Sports
Sports at 888STARZ
What you can bet on at 888STARZ, according to our review.
| Sport | What you find | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Cricket | Among the deepest categories | Many markets and live options. |
| Football | The strongest category | The widest market depth. |
| Tennis, basketball and esports | Deep markets | Plenty to compare beyond cricket. |
Margin against the market Example odds
How 888STARZ's odds compare
The same example T20 match at 888STARZ and 5 other betting sites.
888STARZ is on average 0.6 pp below the market in the examples. That is ৳60 per 10,000 in turnover.
| Match | 888STARZ odds | 888STARZ | Others, average | Best combined | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh v Sri Lanka T20 match winner | 1.96 / 1.84 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 4.1% | −0.6 pp |
Example odds set by us, not live prices. pp = percentage points.
Live betting
Betting during the match at 888STARZ
Payments
Deposits and withdrawals at 888STARZ
bKash and Nagad are listed for deposits. Use the same method for deposits and withdrawals where you can, to avoid extra checks.
| Method | Deposit | Withdrawal | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| bKash | Yes | Not listed | Bangladesh's largest mobile financial service. |
| Nagad | Yes | Not listed | Digital financial service of Bangladesh Post Office. |
| Visa | Yes | Yes | Card deposits; check whether your bank allows them. |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes | E-wallet; you need an account with the provider. |
| Jeton | Yes | Yes | E-wallet; you need an account with the provider. |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes | Crypto; the value can move before the payment clears. |
Payment methods as listed in our review data for 888STARZ. Not listed means we have no confirmed data.
Against the market Example odds
888STARZ beside the top of the ranking
| Sportsbook | Margin | bKash | Nagad | Rocket | Live | Cash out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6% | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed | |
| 5.8% | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | |
| 888STARZ | 5.1% | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | |
| – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed |
Margin on example odds. Features from our reviews; – means we have not confirmed the feature.
Pros and cons
What speaks for and against 888STARZ
What we like
- Wide sportsbook Football, cricket, tennis and esports.
- bKash and Nagad Both listed for deposits.
- Many support channels Live chat, WhatsApp, phone and email.
Worth knowing
- Fiat withdrawal holds Repeated security checks and KYC requests.
- Limits after wins Users report limits after a winning streak.
- Dated interface Ad-heavy, though usable.
Who it suits
Who 888STARZ suits
A good fit if you
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Withdraw in crypto
The quickest payout route in the review.
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Want a low example margin
Lowest margin in our example match.
Less suited if you
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Need quick fiat payouts
Krikya lists bKash and Nagad and live betting.
Better pick: Krikya →
Alternatives Live
888STARZ against three alternatives
Other betting sites in our ranking, compared on the same example match.
888STARZ
vs
- Margin in the example 5.1% against 5.6%
- Mobile wallets bKash and Nagad against bKash and Nagad
Krikya: bKash and Nagad deposits, live betting and a Curaçao licence; founded in 2022.
888STARZ
vs
- Margin in the example 5.1% against 5.2%
- Mobile wallets bKash and Nagad against bKash and Nagad
1xBet: one of the deepest sportsbooks we review, with bKash and Nagad deposits; its review flags slow, document-heavy withdrawals.
888STARZ
vs
- Margin in the example 5.1% against 5.8%
- Mobile wallets bKash and Nagad against bKash, Nagad and Rocket
NAGAD88: bKash, Nagad and Rocket deposits, Upay listed for withdrawals and a Curaçao licence.
FAQ
Is 888STARZ legal in Bangladesh?
888STARZ holds licences from Curaçao and Kahnawake. These are foreign licences and do not make betting legal in Bangladesh.
The Gambling Prevention Act, 2026 came into force on 1 July 2026 and replaced the Public Gambling Act 1867. It makes online gambling an offence with up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to Tk 1 crore, and online betting an offence with up to 7 years or up to Tk 5 crore. Section 20 of the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 also covers gambling in cyberspace, including promoting it, with up to 2 years or Tk 1 crore.
Sources: Gambling Prevention Act, 2026 (bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd), bdnews24.com, The Business Standard.
Can I deposit with bKash at 888STARZ?
Yes. Our review data lists bKash and Nagad for deposits at 888STARZ. Withdrawal methods for these wallets are not confirmed in our data, so check the cashier before you deposit.
Can I bet on cricket at 888STARZ?
Yes. Cricket is in 888STARZ's sportsbook. The review also lists football, tennis, basketball and esports.
Does 888STARZ offer live betting?
Yes. You can bet while a match is running. Odds move quickly in play, so check the price before you confirm.
How do I contact 888STARZ support?
Our review data lists live chat, WhatsApp, phone and email.
What responsible gambling tools does 888STARZ offer?
The review lists deposit, loss and wager limits and self-exclusion. Read our responsible gambling and gambling addiction pages, and seek local support if betting stops being fun.