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Starbuck88 review: licence and operator checked
Quotes a Curaçao master licence number that does not appear on the current Curaçao register, and states no safer-gambling tools.
Verdict on the licence
Starbuck88 is number 8 of 10 in our editorial list. On the licence checks it is in tier D, “Licence claimed, not found on a register”, and passes 3 of six. Quotes a Curaçao master licence number that does not appear on the current Curaçao register, and states no safer-gambling tools.
Not tested: we opened no account, made no deposit and played no game. The bonus, payment, game and support sections report what the operator publishes, not what we saw happen.
The six checks
| Check | Result | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Licence named with a number on the brand’s own site | Pass | The footer quotes Curaçao #1168/JAZ[95] |
| Licence in good standing on the regulator’s register | Fail | No such entry on the Curaçao register of 20 Oct 2026[99] |
| Malaysia-facing domain shown on the licence | Fail | No register entry to list it[99] |
| Operating company named on the Malaysia-facing site | Pass | “Moon Technologie” named in the footer[95] |
| Safer-gambling tools stated | Fail | Only “18+ only — play responsibly” and a GamCare link[98] |
| No conflicting licence claims and no Malaysian court case naming it | Pass | No second, conflicting claim found and no Malaysian court case naming it |
The method page explains each check and how ties are broken.
What Starbuck88 says about its licence
The footer of starbuck88.xyz claims a Curaçao master licence held by Gaming Services Provider N.V., number #1168/JAZ, with the brand registered by “Moon Technologie”.[95] We found no terms page.
What the register shows
The Curaçao register dated 20 October 2026 has no entry for Gaming Services Provider, for 1168/JAZ or for Starbuck88. A company called Moon Technologies B.V. does hold OGL/2023/111/0069, but nothing on the register or the site links it to Starbuck88, so we do not treat it as the same company.[99] The brand is not on the Anjouan register either.[100]
The site Malaysians are sent to
starbuck88.xyz shows an RM wallet, with a minimum deposit of RM1 and a minimum withdrawal of RM20.[96] Its copy lists slots, live casino, a sportsbook, fishing games and 4D.[97] starbuck88.org did not load when we checked.
Safer-gambling tools
None stated. The site shows “18+ only — play responsibly” and a link to GamCare, a British charity.[98]
The site as we found it
Everything from here to the legal section comes from the starbuck88.xyz portal, read on 28 Oct 2026. We opened no account, so it is what the operator says, not what we saw happen.
Welcome bonus and terms
We claimed no bonus. Our guide to bonus wagering shows how to turn a multiple into the ringgit you would have to bet.
- Starbuck88’s portal says new players receive a welcome bonus on their first deposit, but it publishes no percentage, cap, wagering multiple or eligible games.[333]
- The portal says all bonuses are subject to wagering requirements and ‘the operator’s full terms & conditions’, but no such terms are published on starbuck88.xyz.[336]
- On 28 October 2026, the portal’s Register link redirected through an affiliate link (asiafunss.com) to a Maxim88 registration page, so any bonus you register for would be Maxim88’s, not Starbuck88’s.[346][347]
Other promotions
Deposits and withdrawals
We made no deposit or withdrawal with Starbuck88. How each method works, and why paying an agent’s personal account is risky, is in the guide to casino payments from Malaysia.
Games and providers
App, support and account checks
App and mobile
- Android users are told to download an APK from the website, while iOS users add a web app to the home screen instead of using the App Store.[341]
Customer support
- Starbuck88 advertises 24/7 live chat in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.[342]
- It also lists Telegram, WhatsApp and in-app messaging as contact channels.[343]
Account and identity checks
The legal position for Malaysian players
No online casino holds a Malaysian licence, whatever it holds elsewhere. In 2023 the Court of Appeal ruled that online gambling is an offence under the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, and gaming in a public place carries a fine of up to RM5,000, up to six months in prison, or both.[28][21] An offshore licence also gives a Malaysian player no local regulator to complain to if a withdrawal is refused. Muslims are barred from all gambling under state Syariah law.[26] The guide to gambling law in Malaysia covers the detail.
We found no Malaysian court case or enforcement report naming Starbuck88. That says nothing about whether playing is lawful; it only means no case has been reported.
What we could not confirm
- Whether “Moon Technologie” is Moon Technologies B.V., which holds a separate Curaçao licence.
- Who operates the site: there is no terms page.
- No published welcome bonus percentage, maximum, wagering multiple, eligible games, max bet, expiry or exclusions.
- Promotions (free credit, check-in, cashback, referral, VIP) have no published terms; the lobby banners shown in the screenshot (‘10% commission’, ‘Free RM1-88’ per share) are images only and not verified in text.
- Maximum deposit/withdrawal limits, fees and named e-wallets (e.g. Touch ’n Go) are not stated; methods are generic (‘e-wallets’, ‘crypto’).
- Which operator actually holds player funds: Register/Login redirect to Maxim88 via an affiliate link (affid 4749), so payments, games and support may be Maxim88’s.
- The site brands itself ‘Starbucks88’ (with an s) on a starbuck88.xyz domain; no operating company named.
- No KYC document requirements stated.
- Homepage copy last updated 17 July 2026 per the page itself.
Check it yourself
- Find the licence line in the footer or terms of the exact site you use, not a portal or a review site.
- Look the number and company up on the regulator’s own register: Curaçao, Anjouan and Tobique all publish one.
- Check whether the register lists the domain in your address bar. If it lists none, the licence cannot show it covers that site.
If you are worried about your own gambling, the help page lists free helplines that answer 24 hours a day.
Questions readers ask
Is Starbuck88 licensed?
It claims Curaçao master licence #1168/JAZ, but that number is not on the current Curaçao register.
Is Starbuck88 legal in Malaysia?
No. No online casino holds a Malaysian licence, and the Court of Appeal ruled in 2023 that online gambling is an offence under the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953.
How did Starbuck88 do on the licence checks?
It is in tier D, “Licence claimed, not found on a register”, and passes 3 of our six verification checks. Its place in the list is editorial; the check results are reported as we found them, whatever the position.
What welcome bonus does Starbuck88 offer?
As published on 28 Oct 2026: None published; Register leads to Maxim88. Wagering: Not published. Minimum deposit: RM1. We did not claim it, so this is what the terms say, not a tested result.
Sources
- Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 (Act 289), reprint incorporating amendments up to 1 January 2006
- Enakmen Jenayah Syariah 1995, Seksyen 17 Berjudi
- Online gambling an offence under existing law, rules court (18 Oct 2023)
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