thanks everyone for your replies. The whole thing really sucks. Just posted here as a record of my experience and also knowing that there was little else I could do about it!
You're all correct as well. I should have researched. Unfortunately, I naively accepted the results of a search made for 'trusted crypto casinos' and seeing bitstarz being highly recommended on whatever blog post I opened. I wish I had looked into it further and certainly know better. But, lesson learnt
I joined a different casino the next day which has amazing rake backs and very very luckily managed to win half the money lost on Bitstarz back. So, definitely softened the blow. Amazingly, I was able to withdraw the entire amount without issue!
Again, I just wanted to make a record of my experience so others can be warned but, thank you all for your comments and feedback
That is an experience for you to learn from your mistake if you realize your mistake so you do not get the same experience in the future.
If you already get the other gambling site and do not have a problem, especially with withdrawing, you can stay at that site but always remember that you should be careful to use your money.
So, congratulations to you because you can get the money that you already lost on Bitstarz before. It is better you take a break for a while and not continue playing gambling because your mind will think to recover the rest of the losses.