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Before you start
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5 steps
From cash to casino balance: pick an exchange, buy, set up your own wallet, withdraw to it, deposit.
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10 min
Bitcoin's average block time. Casinos credit after the confirmations they require.
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Per transaction
The network fee depends on the fee rate in sat/vB and the transaction's size, not the amount you send. Busy periods cost more.
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1 sat
The smallest unit: 0.00000001 BTC. Casino minimums are often quoted in BTC or sats.
Five steps from cash to casino balance
- Pick a regulated exchange Use one that is authorised in your country. Expect an ID check, and possibly proof of address. Our country pages name regulated local on-ramps where we have them; otherwise look for an exchange, a broker or a card on-ramp registered with your country's financial regulator.
- Buy Bitcoin Pay by bank transfer or card. Compare the total cost: trading fee plus the spread between the buy price and the market price. The exchange shows the total before you confirm.
- Set up your own wallet Install a wallet you control and write the recovery phrase on paper. Some casinos and exchanges do not send to each other directly, and a wallet keeps the coins in your hands between the two.
- Withdraw to your wallet Send the Bitcoin from the exchange to your wallet. The exchange may charge a flat withdrawal fee.
- Deposit at the casino Copy the deposit address from the casino's cashier, check the first and last characters, and send a small test amount first. Bitcoin transfers cannot be reversed.
What it costs, end to end
Where the money goes on a $100 purchase
The network fee is only one part of the cost. On a small purchase the trading fee and the spread can cost more than sending the Bitcoin to the casino.
| Step | Cost | Who sets it |
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| Buying | Trading fee plus spread | The exchange, stated before you confirm |
| Exchange withdrawal | Often a flat BTC fee | The exchange |
| Wallet to casino | A fee per transaction, set by the fee rate you pick | You, through the fee rate in your wallet |
| Price move while you play | An example 10% drop turns $100 of BTC into $90 | The market |
How each cost is set. The network fee is per transaction, whatever the amount; the price move is an example, not a real move.
How long a Bitcoin deposit takes
A Bitcoin block comes every 10 minutes on average, and casinos credit a deposit after the number of confirmations they set, so a deposit can take from about 10 minutes to an hour. A low fee rate can leave a transaction waiting longer when the network is busy. If the cashier offers the Lightning Network, it settles in seconds; use it only when the cashier offers it.
Next steps
Compare casinos that accept Bitcoin on Bitcoin casinos. If you would rather keep your balance in dollars, read stablecoins at crypto casinos, and for other coins, alternatives to Bitcoin. Local on-ramps and rules are on the country pages, for example Germany.
Bitcoin casinos
Crypto casinos in our ranking
Live offers as each casino states them. See the Bitcoin casinos page for every casino that accepts BTC.
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- 2,000 USD
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- You must wager
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- 20,000 USD + 1 FS
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- 2,000 USD + 100 FS
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18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
Terms
- Satoshi (sat)
- One hundred-millionth of a bitcoin. So what: Fee rates are quoted in sats per virtual byte (sat/vB).
- Confirmation
- A block that includes your transaction. So what: The casino credits you after the number it requires.
- Spread
- The gap between the price you pay and the market price. So what: Often the biggest hidden cost of buying.
- Lightning Network
- A payment layer on top of Bitcoin with near-instant, low-fee transfers. So what: Only works where the casino supports it.
Buying Bitcoin FAQ
Where is the safest place to buy Bitcoin?
A regulated exchange authorised in your country. Expect it to check your ID before you can buy, and check that you can withdraw to your own wallet.
How much does it cost to send Bitcoin to a casino?
The network fee depends on the fee rate you choose and how busy the network is. It is charged per transaction, not per dollar, and your wallet shows an estimate before you confirm. Exchange fees and the spread come on top.
How fast are Bitcoin casino deposits?
Blocks come every 10 minutes on average, and the casino waits for its required confirmations, so plan for 10 to 60 minutes. Lightning deposits, where accepted, take seconds.
Can I send Bitcoin straight from an exchange to a casino?
Check your exchange's terms: transfers to gambling sites may be restricted. Sending through your own wallet avoids that and keeps the coins under your control.
Can I withdraw casino winnings in Bitcoin?
Where the casino supports it, yes. The cashier states the minimum withdrawal and any fee. Bitcoin's price can change between your win and your withdrawal.
