Why Bitcoin is still the default
Every casino on our payout board takes Bitcoin, every Canadian exchange sells it, and every wallet supports it. If you hold only one coin, it is probably BTC. That makes Bitcoin the simplest choice for a first deposit, even if it is not the cheapest.
How a Bitcoin deposit works
- In the casino cashier, choose Bitcoin. The casino shows a BTC address and often a QR code.
- Send from your wallet. Choose a fee: a higher fee gets into a block sooner.
- The transaction appears in the casino as pending.
- After the confirmations the casino requires, the balance is credited.
Bitcoin addresses start with 1, 3 or bc1. All three formats are valid; a modern wallet can send to any of them. If an address starts with anything else, it is not a Bitcoin address.
Fees and timing
A Bitcoin block arrives about every ten minutes on average, but blocks are random: one can come after a minute, the next after half an hour. Casinos typically wait for one to three confirmations before crediting a deposit.
The network fee depends on demand, not on the amount you send. Sending $50 can cost as much as sending $5,000. That is why Bitcoin is a poor fit for small, frequent deposits. For those, the coins guide suggests cheaper networks.
Withdrawing Bitcoin
A BTC withdrawal runs on the same two clocks as any crypto payout: the casino's approval, then the network. The casino sets its own withdrawal fee, shown in the cashier before you confirm.
Here is what the casinos on our board write about Bitcoin-sized withdrawals:
| Casino | Withdrawal cap | When ID can be asked |
|---|---|---|
| Rocketpot | US$5,000 per month | above 0.05 BTC or $2,500 |
| Wild.io | US$100,000 per week* | possibly before the first withdrawal |
| Bitcasino.io | 1,000,000 USDT per week* | extra checks above €2,500 |
| Vave | instalments above 50,000 USDT | before any payout, at discretion |
\* Read under the casino's previous Curaçao licence.
Casinos that take Bitcoin
All thirteen casinos on the board accept BTC. These are the ones with the most written detail on withdrawals:
Vave
4.9/5Latcas B.V. · since 2022
Takes BTC, plus 89 other coins in the cashier.
- Licence Curaçao OGL/2024/1676/0905
- 90 coins: BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC
- Sportsbook on the same account
Rocketpot
4.9/5Danneskjold Ventures B.V. · since 2018
Takes BTC, plus 12 other coins in the cashier.
- Licence Curaçao 1668/JAZ
- 13 coins: BTC, ETH, LTC, DOGE
- Withdrawal cap US$5,000 per month (clause 11.5)
- ID check above US$2,500 (clause 11.4)
- Sportsbook on the same account
Wolf.bet
4.8/5Cipher Games Ltd
Takes BTC, plus 12 other coins in the cashier.
- Licence Anjouan ALSI-132405048-FI3
- 13 coins: USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH
- Provably fair games
- Sportsbook on the same account
DuckDice
4.8/5Zentari Limitada
Takes BTC, plus 9 other coins in the cashier.
- Licence Anjouan ALSI-202509013-FI1
- 10 coins: BTC, ETH, LTC, SOL
- Provably fair games
- Sportsbook on the same account
Cloudbet
4.3/5Halcyon Super Holdings B.V. · since 2013
Takes BTC, plus 29 other coins in the cashier.
- Licence Curaçao OGL/2024/328/0599
- 30 coins: BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC
- Sportsbook on the same account
Casinos that list BTC in the cashier, ordered by our score for licence, verification and limits.
Bitcoin's price while you play
A balance in BTC moves with the market. If Bitcoin drops 5% during an evening of play, your balance drops 5% in dollars even if you broke even on the games. It works the other way too. If that is not what you want, convert to a stablecoin before depositing; USDT casinos covers the details.
Common Bitcoin mistakes
- Fee set too low when the network is busy: the deposit can wait hours.
- Sending from an exchange that holds or questions transfers to gambling sites. Send from your own wallet; how to deposit Bitcoin shows the route.
- Reusing an old address after the casino has rotated it.
- Sending BTC on another chain, such as a wrapped BTC token, to a native Bitcoin address.
Our partner crypto casino takes Bitcoin deposits and pays out in coin.
Holding BTC means holding market risk: see Bitcoin's price and your bankroll. For instant bitcoin transfers, read about Lightning Network casinos; for where it all started, a short history of Bitcoin casinos. Cheaper alternative: Litecoin casinos.
Questions and answers
How long does a Bitcoin casino deposit take?
The casino credits it after the number of confirmations it requires. One Bitcoin block takes about ten minutes on average, so a deposit usually lands within 10 to 30 minutes, longer when the network is busy.
Do Bitcoin casinos accept Lightning?
A few casinos accept Bitcoin over the Lightning Network, which settles in seconds with tiny fees. None of the casinos on our board lists it in the terms we read, so check the cashier.
Is it better to deposit Bitcoin or USDT?
USDT on a cheap network costs less to send and keeps your balance in dollars. Bitcoin is accepted everywhere and makes sense if you already hold it and accept the price swings.
How long does a Bitcoin deposit take?
Usually one to three confirmations, roughly 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the casino's rule and the fee you paid.
Why is my Bitcoin deposit not showing?
It is probably waiting for confirmations. Check the transaction ID in a block explorer before contacting support.
What address formats does Bitcoin use?
Addresses start with 1, 3 or bc1. Copy the address from the cashier each time rather than reusing an old one.
Is Bitcoin the cheapest coin to use?
No. Network fees vary and can be high; Litecoin and USDT on Tron are usually cheaper.
Can I keep my balance in Bitcoin?
Yes, but its dollar value moves with the market. A stablecoin keeps your budget in dollars.
Do Bitcoin casinos have minimum withdrawals?
Yes, set per coin. The cashier shows the minimum and any fee before you confirm.
Can I withdraw in a different coin than I deposited?
At many casinos yes, but some require withdrawals in the deposit coin. Check the cashier and terms.