1xbet
Type of site | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Curaçao |
| Owner | Unknown |
| Key people | Evgeniy Kiriushin, Alexandr Thikonov |
| Industry | Online gambling |
| Services | Online betting & gaming |
| Subsidiaries | 1xBit |
| URL | 1xbet.com |
1xBet (also known as "1xBit") is a Russian online gambling company based in Curaçao. It was founded in 2007 and registered in Cyprus. They are licensed by the Curaçao eGaming License.
In 2019 they experienced considerable growth, becoming official sponsors of Chelsea FC, Tottenham FC.
Their license was promptly rescinded by the UK Gambling Commision (UKGC) after revelations of involvement promoting a “pornhub casino”, bets on children’s sports and advertising on illegal websites.[1]
They are banned from operating in the UK, however continue to sponsor FC Barcelona and Confederation of African Football (CAF). [2]
1xBet is reputated as one of the world’s most controversial betting firms and is featured on Russia's payment processor blacklist. [3]
As of December 2020, 1xBet has amassed over 297,000 search results for the term "1xBet Scam" on Google. Their headquarters and company roster remain largely unknown.
They continue to sponsor Barcelona FC and African Footbal
- ^ 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) - ^ Gallagher, Erin-Marie (11 February 2019). "1xBet grows portfolio with Confédération Africaine de Football sponsorship". Insider Sport. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "UKGC Opens Probe into 1xBet UK Brand on Reported Regulatory Breaches". GamblingNews. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2020.