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| parent = 1X Corp N.V.
| parent = 1X Corp N.V.
| divisions =
| divisions =
| subsid = 1xBit, 1xStakva, BookmakerPub, 22bet, MelBet, BetWinner, AsproBet, 1x, bet1-x, 1xbetaffiliates, partners1xbet
| subsid = 1xBit, 1xStakva, BookmakerPub, 22bet, MelBet, BetWinner, AsproBet, 1xbetaffiliates, partners1xbet, 1xbn, 1xbet85, 1xbetcompani, 1xbetworld, 1x, bet1-x
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| url = <nowiki>1xbet.com, 1xbet.mobi</nowiki>
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In 2019 they experienced considerable growth, becoming official sponsors of [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea FC]], and [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool FC.]]
In 2019 they experienced considerable growth, becoming official sponsors of [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea FC]], and [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool FC.]]


Initially a Russian Casino, it later expanded its online presence by partnering with 'BookmakerPub' in 2014. Despite persistent regulatory violations, it managed to maintain operations in Russia, Malta and Cyprus.
Initially a Russian Casino, it later expanded its online presence by partnering with 'BookmakerPub' in 2014. Despite persistent regulatory violations, it managed to maintain operations in Russia, Malta and [[Cyprus]].


Following an investigation by [[The Sunday Times]] in 2019, their license was promptly rescinded by the UK Gambling Commission ([[Gambling Commission|UKGC]]) after revelations of involvement ''promoting a “pornhub casino”, bets on children's sports and advertising on illegal websites.''<ref>{{Cite news|last=Times|first=Jon Ungoed-Thomas, Lucy Bacon {{!}} The Sunday|title=Premier League clubs accused over links with betting firm|language=en|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/premier-league-clubs-accused-over-links-with-betting-firm-sdvw0nwfp|access-date=2020-12-27|issn=0140-0460}}</ref>
Following an investigation by [[The Sunday Times]] in 2019, their license was promptly rescinded by the UK Gambling Commission ([[Gambling Commission|UKGC]]) after revelations of involvement ''promoting a “pornhub casino”, bets on children's sports and advertising on illegal websites.''<ref>{{Cite news|last=Times|first=Jon Ungoed-Thomas, Lucy Bacon {{!}} The Sunday|title=Premier League clubs accused over links with betting firm|language=en|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/premier-league-clubs-accused-over-links-with-betting-firm-sdvw0nwfp|access-date=2020-12-27|issn=0140-0460}}</ref>


They are since prohibited from operating in the UK, however continue to sponsor [[FC Barcelona]] and the Confederation of African Football ([[Confederation of African Football|CAF]]).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gallagher|first=Erin-Marie|date=2019-02-11|title=1xBet grows portfolio with Confédération Africaine de Football sponsorship|url=https://www.insidersport.com/2019/02/11/1xbet-grow-portfolio-with-confederation-africaine-de-football-sponsorship/|access-date=2020-12-27|website=Insider Sport|language=en-US}}</ref>
They are since prohibited from operating in the UK, however continue to sponsor [[FC Barcelona]], the Confederation of African Football ([[Confederation of African Football|CAF]]), and [[Serie A|Seria A]], amongst various other sports.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gallagher|first=Erin-Marie|date=2019-02-11|title=1xBet grows portfolio with Confédération Africaine de Football sponsorship|url=https://www.insidersport.com/2019/02/11/1xbet-grow-portfolio-with-confederation-africaine-de-football-sponsorship/|access-date=2020-12-27|website=Insider Sport|language=en-US}}</ref>


1xBet is reputed as one of the world's most controversial betting firms and is featured on Russia's payment processor blacklist.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-13|title=UKGC Opens Probe into 1xBet UK Brand on Reported Regulatory Breaches|url=https://www.gamblingnews.com/news/ukgc-opens-probe-into-1xbet-uk-brand-on-reported-regulatory-breaches/|access-date=2020-12-27|website=GamblingNews|language=en}}</ref>
1xBet is reputed as one of the world's most controversial betting firms and is featured on Russia's payment processor blacklist.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-13|title=UKGC Opens Probe into 1xBet UK Brand on Reported Regulatory Breaches|url=https://www.gamblingnews.com/news/ukgc-opens-probe-into-1xbet-uk-brand-on-reported-regulatory-breaches/|access-date=2020-12-27|website=GamblingNews|language=en}}</ref>
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'''Criminal Investigation'''
'''Criminal Investigation'''


Their headquarters and company roster remain largely unknown, with hundreds of offshore companies and registrars intertwined to obfuscate operations. However in August 2020, the Directorate of the Investigative Committee for the Bryansk Region, Russia released the names of the supposed creators of 1xBet. These are ''Sergey Karshkov, Roman Semiokhin and Dmitry Kazorin from Bryansk –'' the UK has put them on the international wanted list, all three have Cypriot citizenship.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gm|first=Ebene Magazine-|date=2020-12-10|title=. EbeneMagazine - RU - "The stars wear their symbols, but no one knows the owners": the main thing from the Forbes text about the founders of the bookmaker 1xBet.. ru|url=https://news.ebene-magazine.com/ebenemagazine-ru-the-stars-wear-their-symbols-but-no-one-knows-the-owners-the-main-thing-from-the-forbes-text-about-the-founders-of-the-bookmaker-1xbet-ru/|access-date=2020-12-27|website=EBENE MAGAZINE|language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=СК назвал подозреваемых в создании запрещенного букмекера 1XBet|url=https://www.rbc.ru/technology_and_media/11/08/2020/5f3277fc9a794734c48b2fb6|access-date=2020-12-27|website=РБК|language=ru}}</ref>
Their headquarters and company roster remain largely unknown, with hundreds of offshore companies and registrars intertwined to obfuscate operations. However in August 2020, the Directorate of the Investigative Committee for the Bryansk Region, released the names of the supposed creators of 1xBet. These are ''Sergey Karshkov, Roman Semiokhin and Dmitry Kazorin –'' the UK has put them on the international wanted list, all three have Cypriot citizenship.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gm|first=Ebene Magazine-|date=2020-12-10|title=. EbeneMagazine - RU - "The stars wear their symbols, but no one knows the owners": the main thing from the Forbes text about the founders of the bookmaker 1xBet.. ru|url=https://news.ebene-magazine.com/ebenemagazine-ru-the-stars-wear-their-symbols-but-no-one-knows-the-owners-the-main-thing-from-the-forbes-text-about-the-founders-of-the-bookmaker-1xbet-ru/|access-date=2020-12-27|website=EBENE MAGAZINE|language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=СК назвал подозреваемых в создании запрещенного букмекера 1XBet|url=https://www.rbc.ru/technology_and_media/11/08/2020/5f3277fc9a794734c48b2fb6|access-date=2020-12-27|website=РБК|language=ru}}</ref>


Semiokhin, Kazorin and Karshkov are suspected of organizing the online bookmaker 1xBet and are defendants in a criminal case initiated on the facts of a crime under Part 3 of Art. 171.2 of the Criminal Code "Illegal organization and conduct of gambling", with penalty of imprisonment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=СК назвал подозреваемых в создании запрещенного букмекера 1XBet|url=https://www.rbc.ru/technology_and_media/11/08/2020/5f3277fc9a794734c48b2fb6|access-date=2021-01-04|website=РБК|language=ru}}</ref>
Semiokhin, Kazorin and Karshkov are suspected of organizing the online bookmaker [[1xBet]] and are defendants in a criminal case for operating an "Illegal organization and conduct of gambling", with penalty of imprisonment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=СК назвал подозреваемых в создании запрещенного букмекера 1XBet|url=https://www.rbc.ru/technology_and_media/11/08/2020/5f3277fc9a794734c48b2fb6|access-date=2021-01-04|website=РБК|language=ru}}</ref>


'''Cypriot Citizenship'''
'''Cypriot Citizenship'''
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Karshkov - an ex police major and head of the "K" department of the Internal Affairs Directorate for the Bryansk region - was granted Cypriot citizenship in 2020 for substantial investments in the country.
Karshkov - an ex police major and head of the "K" department of the Internal Affairs Directorate for the Bryansk region - was granted Cypriot citizenship in 2020 for substantial investments in the country.


Alongside Russian billionaire Semiokhin and Kazorin they have relocated and remain in Cyprus.
Alongside Russian billionaire Semiokhin and Kazorin they have relocated to Cyprus.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:44, 4 January 2021

1xBet
Type of site
Private
Founded2007
Headquarters
Cyprus
Area served134 countries
Founder(s)Sergey Karshkov, Roman Semiokhin, Dmitry Kazorin (alleged)
Key peopleEvgeniy Kiriushin, Alexandr Thikonov
IndustryOnline gambling
ServicesOnline betting & gaming
RevenueDecrease $2 billion (estimated)
Parent1X Corp N.V.
Subsidiaries1xBit, 1xStakva, BookmakerPub, 22bet, MelBet, BetWinner, AsproBet, 1xbetaffiliates, partners1xbet, 1xbn, 1xbet85, 1xbetcompani, 1xbetworld, 1x, bet1-x
URL1xbet.com, 1xbet.mobi

1X Corp N.V. (also known as "1xBet") is a Russian online gambling company licensed by the Curaçao eGaming License. It was founded in 2007 and registered in Cyprus. In 2019 they experienced considerable growth, becoming official sponsors of Chelsea FC, and Liverpool FC.

Initially a Russian Casino, it later expanded its online presence by partnering with 'BookmakerPub' in 2014. Despite persistent regulatory violations, it managed to maintain operations in Russia, Malta and Cyprus.

Following an investigation by The Sunday Times in 2019, their license was promptly rescinded by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) after revelations of involvement promoting a “pornhub casino”, bets on children's sports and advertising on illegal websites.[1]

They are since prohibited from operating in the UK, however continue to sponsor FC Barcelona, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and Seria A, amongst various other sports.[2]

1xBet is reputed as one of the world's most controversial betting firms and is featured on Russia's payment processor blacklist.[3]

As of January 2021, 1xBet has amassed over 298,000 search results for the term "1xBet Scam" on Google.

Criminal Investigation

Their headquarters and company roster remain largely unknown, with hundreds of offshore companies and registrars intertwined to obfuscate operations. However in August 2020, the Directorate of the Investigative Committee for the Bryansk Region, released the names of the supposed creators of 1xBet. These are Sergey Karshkov, Roman Semiokhin and Dmitry Kazorin – the UK has put them on the international wanted list, all three have Cypriot citizenship.[4][5]

Semiokhin, Kazorin and Karshkov are suspected of organizing the online bookmaker 1xBet and are defendants in a criminal case for operating an "Illegal organization and conduct of gambling", with penalty of imprisonment.[6]

Cypriot Citizenship

Karshkov - an ex police major and head of the "K" department of the Internal Affairs Directorate for the Bryansk region - was granted Cypriot citizenship in 2020 for substantial investments in the country.

Alongside Russian billionaire Semiokhin and Kazorin they have relocated to Cyprus.

References

  1. ^ Times, Jon Ungoed-Thomas, Lucy Bacon | The Sunday. "Premier League clubs accused over links with betting firm". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 27 December 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Gallagher, Erin-Marie (11 February 2019). "1xBet grows portfolio with Confédération Africaine de Football sponsorship". Insider Sport. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ^ "UKGC Opens Probe into 1xBet UK Brand on Reported Regulatory Breaches". GamblingNews. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  4. ^ Gm, Ebene Magazine- (10 December 2020). ". EbeneMagazine - RU - "The stars wear their symbols, but no one knows the owners": the main thing from the Forbes text about the founders of the bookmaker 1xBet.. ru". EBENE MAGAZINE (in French). Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  5. ^ "СК назвал подозреваемых в создании запрещенного букмекера 1XBet". РБК (in Russian). Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  6. ^ "СК назвал подозреваемых в создании запрещенного букмекера 1XBet". РБК (in Russian). Retrieved 4 January 2021.