Our verdict
Our score for 888Starz is 4.3 out of 5, and the brand is marked as not re-verified. We last checked its public pages on 21 Oct 2026. The homepage still addresses players in Bangladesh, but the licences, BDT accounts and the BDT size of the welcome offer come from older copies of the site and could not be confirmed.
We have no regulator actions or other red flags on record for 888Starz. The gaps are about evidence: we could not see the cashier, the licence text or a bonus page in taka. Each section below says what we confirmed, from which page, and what we could not.
Licence
888Starz has stated two licences: Curaçao OGL/2024/665/0201 and Kahnawake Gambling Commission No. 970. Both numbers come from an earlier copy of the site. At our 21 Oct 2026 check its live pages showed no licence text.
We could not look the Curaçao number up either. The Curaçao Gaming Authority's licensing portal has been closed since 7 Oct 2026; our report on the Curaçao licensing portal breach explains why. We have not checked the Kahnawake number against that commission's records. Treat both licences as claims by the operator.
Welcome offer
The casino welcome offer on our records is 100% up to 185,000 BDT plus 150 free spins. When we checked on 21 Oct 2026, the 888Starz bonus rules were readable only in euros from our US check location, so the BDT cap is unconfirmed. The terms last confirmed in January 2026 gave x35 wagering within 7 days. We could not confirm the current wagering requirement, the minimum deposit or the time limit in October 2026, so we give no worked example here.
Our 888Starz bonus terms page covers the offer on record in more detail.
Account and payments
The 888Starz homepage tells Bangladeshi users that bKash and Nagad are available, and it also names Skrill, AstroPay and crypto. That is the operator's own statement on its homepage. The cashier sits behind a login, and we have not seen it, so the full list of methods may differ.
No minimum deposit or minimum withdrawal in BDT is confirmed, and our records show BDT accounts as unconfirmed. The operator's payments information page is the place to check limits and fees. We have not seen which identity documents 888Starz asks for before a withdrawal.
Games and app
Earlier versions of this review described a sportsbook, slots, live dealer tables and crash games such as Aviator. We have not re-checked the game library or the studios behind it since January 2026, so we list no titles here.
We have no record of an official 888Starz app on Google Play or the App Store. Our 888Starz app page covers what we know about the Android download and the mobile site. Install apps only from a source you can trace back to the operator, and treat any APK sent through a chat or social media link as a likely fake.
Pros
- Homepage named bKash and Nagad for Bangladeshi users on 21 October 2026
- Bengali-language edition of the site
- No regulator actions on our record
Cons
- Curaçao and Kahnawake licences not confirmed on a regulator register
- Welcome offer readable only in euros; the BDT cap is unconfirmed
- BDT accounts not confirmed
- Cashier, limits and withdrawal times not seen
Is 888Starz legal in Bangladesh?
No. Since 1 July 2026, playing at an online casino and promoting one are criminal offences in Bangladesh under the Gambling Prevention Act 2026. 888Starz's offshore licences do not change that, and they give players in Bangladesh no local protection if a payout is refused or an account is frozen.
No: online casinos are illegal in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's Parliament passed the Gambling Prevention Act 2026 on 30 June 2026. It took effect on 1 July 2026 and replaced the colonial-era Public Gambling Act 1867. Unlike the old law, it covers online gambling directly, the promotion of gambling, and the use of VPNs and mirror sites to run or hide it. Using a VPN does not make playing legal. Online gambling carries up to 5 years and/or Tk 1 crore (up to 7 years for online betting; reports differ on whether this covers bettors or operators). What changed on 1 July 2026.
| Offence | Maximum penalty |
|---|---|
| Gambling (offline) | 2 years and/or Tk 2 lakh |
| Online gambling (playing) | 5 years and/or Tk 1 crore |
| Online betting (reports differ on whether this covers bettors or operators) | 7 years and/or Tk 5 crore |
| Running a platform, bookmaking, or using VPNs, proxies or mirror sites to run or hide gambling | 7 years and Tk 5 crore |
| Advertising, sponsorship, affiliate or referral promotion | 3 years and/or Tk 50 lakh |
| Organised gambling or laundering via SIMs, MFS or crypto | 10 years and Tk 5 crore |
- Enforcement is active. Between 1 January and 15 September 2026 the CID reported 115 arrests; in 2026 it has charge-sheeted 88 people and asked BTRC to block 763 gambling sites and apps.
- Payments are monitored. Bangladesh Bank has ordered MFS providers to stop gambling transactions, and the BFIU has frozen tens of thousands of bKash, Nagad and other accounts linked to gambling. The authorities have said they are working on stopping holders of frozen accounts from opening new ones with the same NID.
- Offshore licences do not help. A Curaçao, Anjouan or other foreign licence only lets an operator serve countries where gambling is allowed. It gives no legal protection to players in Bangladesh.
- Crypto is not a workaround. Bangladesh Bank has said dealing in cryptocurrency is illegal (2021), and the 2026 Act makes laundering gambling money through crypto a separate offence.
This is a summary for information, not legal advice. Penalties are as reported by the press; "and/or" means a court can impose prison, a fine or both. Sources: TBS News, The Daily Star, UNB; the Act's text on Bangladesh Laws (in Bengali). Full legal guide.
FAQ
Does 888Starz accept players from Bangladesh?
Its homepage addresses Bangladeshi users and names bKash and Nagad, and our records list it as accepting players from Bangladesh. That is a statement about the operator's market, not about the law: playing has been a criminal offence in Bangladesh since 1 July 2026.
Is the 185,000 BDT welcome bonus still available?
We could not confirm it. At our 21 Oct 2026 check the bonus rules were readable only in euros, so the 185,000 BDT cap, the wagering and the minimum deposit are unconfirmed.
Which licences does 888Starz hold?
It has stated a Curaçao licence (OGL/2024/665/0201) and a Kahnawake licence (No. 970). Neither appeared on its live pages at our last check, and neither has been confirmed on a regulator register.
Can I use bKash at 888Starz?
The 888Starz homepage says Bangladeshi users will see bKash and Nagad in the cashier. We have not seen the cashier itself, and Bangladesh Bank has ordered mobile financial services to stop gambling transactions, so wallet payments to a casino can lead to a frozen account.
Our rating of 888Starz
Rating 4.3 out of 5Five scores from 0 to 5, each based on what we found on the operator's own pages (last checked 21 Oct 2026). Their weighted total is shown on our 3.8 to 5 scale: the top-ranked casino shows 5.0 and the lowest-ranked 3.8. Commissions play no part. How we rate
- Licence · 30%0.5
The operator's pages state no licence.
- Bangladesh support · 20%3.0
Accepts players from Bangladesh, but BDT accounts are not confirmed.
- Bonus transparency · 20%2.5
The welcome offer is from an earlier review and could not be re-checked.
- Local payments · 15%5.0
Lists bKash and Nagad. We do not test deposits or withdrawals.
- Red flags · 15%5.0
No red flags found at our last check.
What we checked
| Item | What we found |
|---|---|
| Welcome offer | 100% up to 185,000 BDT + 150 FSNo operator source on record |
| Licence | No licence stated |
| Payments listed | bKash, Nagad, Crypto, Skrill, AstroPay |
| Accepts players from Bangladesh | Yes |
| BDT accounts | Not confirmed |
| Last full check | 21 Oct 2026 |
Sources
- 888starz.bet/en
- 888starz.bet/bn
- 888starz.bet/en/bonus/rules
- 888starz.bet/bn/bonus/rules
- 888starz.bet/en/bonus/rules/welcome-package-sport
- 888starz.bet/en/information/payment
- 888starz.bet/en/information/rules/1
- web.archive.org/web/20260204065231/https://888starz.bet/en
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- Rank 1
Rating 5.0 out of 5Betandyou
Checked 20 Oct 2026- Licence:
- Curaçao (as stated by operator)
- Payments:
- bKash, Nagad, Crypto, Skrill
Welcome offerUp to €1,500 + 150 FS over 4 deposits (about 218,000 BDT)
18+ · New players only · T&Cs apply · Play responsibly · Affiliate links: we may earn a commissionOffer checked on the operator's site 20 Oct 2026
- Rank 2
Rating 5.0 out of 5Mostbet
Not re-verified- Licence:
- Curaçao Gaming Authority (verified)
- Payments:
- bKash, Nagad, Crypto, Visa
Offer on record (not re-verified)125% up to 35,000 BDT
18+ · New players only · T&Cs apply · Play responsibly · Affiliate links: we may earn a commissionOffer not confirmed on the operator's current pages
- Rank 3
Rating 4.6 out of 5Yohoho Bet
Checked 16 Oct 2026- Licence:
- Curaçao (as stated by operator)
- Payments:
- Crypto
Welcome offer100% up to €1,500 + 150 FS (no BDT amount published)
18+ · New players only · T&Cs apply · Play responsibly · Affiliate links: we may earn a commissionOffer checked on the operator's site 16 Oct 2026
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