Bitcoin at online casinos
Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency and is still the one most often seen in casino cashiers. Paying with it works very differently from cards or bank transfers: there is no bank in the middle, no chargeback and no customer service that can undo a mistake. This page explains a Bitcoin deposit and payout in general terms and lists the risks to weigh. The set of methods and limits depend on the operator and your account — check the cashier.
How a Bitcoin deposit works
The cashier shows a Bitcoin address, often with a QR code, and sometimes a time window in which a quoted exchange rate is valid. You send the amount from your own wallet. The network then confirms the transaction in blocks; the operator credits your balance after a set number of confirmations. Depending on network load, this can take from minutes to considerably longer. Sending to the wrong address, or on the wrong network, usually means the coins are lost.
Network fees
Every Bitcoin transaction pays a network fee to the miners who process it. The fee depends on how busy the network is, not on the amount sent, so small deposits can be relatively expensive. Your wallet usually lets you choose a fee level; a low fee can delay confirmation. The operator may also charge its own fee or set a minimum.
Price movement
If your casino account is held in a regular currency, your Bitcoin is converted at deposit and again at withdrawal. If it is held in Bitcoin, your balance changes value with the market even when you are not playing. Either way, the price of Bitcoin can move significantly between paying in and cashing out. This is a risk on top of the gambling itself.
Withdrawals in Bitcoin
To withdraw, you paste a receiving address from your wallet into the cashier. Check the first and last characters carefully, since clipboard malware can swap addresses. Operators usually still require identity verification before paying out, and the review time is often longer than the blockchain transfer. Read the withdrawal guide for the general steps.
Licences and crypto casinos
Some sites accept only crypto and operate without any licence a player can verify. Crypto payment does not make an operator legal in your country, and if a dispute arises, no bank can help you recover funds. Check the licence in a regulator's public register first — the method is on our review page — and read the broader crypto payments guide for other coins. All methods are listed on the payments page.