Cryptocurrency choice affects both speed and cost when using online casinos. Here's what you need to know.
Bitcoin (BTC): Accepted everywhere. Slowest confirmation times (10-60+ minutes). Highest fees during congestion. Best for large single transactions.
Ethereum (ETH): Fast confirmations (~15 seconds for a block). Moderate fees. Widely accepted. Good for mid-range deposits.
Litecoin (LTC): Fast (~2.5 minute blocks). Low fees. Widely accepted at crypto-native casinos. Underutilized given its speed and cost profile.
TRON (TRX): Very fast (~3 seconds). Very low fees. Increasingly accepted. Good for frequent small withdrawals.
USDT/USDC (stablecoins): Accepted on multiple chains. Eliminates volatility risk. Use TRC-20 (Tron) or BEP-20 (BSC) for lowest fees, not ERC-20 which carries Ethereum gas costs.
Fastest deposit-to-playable cryptos by casino: - Moonbet: USDT (TRC-20), confirmed under 1 minute - Cloudbet: BTC, ETH, LTC - FortuneJack: BTC, ETH, LTC
Tax consideration: Gambling winnings in cryptocurrency may trigger capital gains tax events depending on your jurisdiction. The exchange rate at time of winning vs. time of withdrawal creates two separate tax moments in many countries. Consult a tax professional.
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About this guide: Written by Marcus Holloway based on real-money testing across 92 casinos since 2019. No casino paid to be mentioned. Read our full testing methodology.
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