1xBet review

Our expert’s verdict on 1xBet

Ryan Davis Site Manager

1xBet is a trusted brand that offers an excellent range of sports betting markets and casino games.

I’m particularly impressed by the competitive odds and the range of promotions and bonuses available to both new and existing customers.

However, I think the UX could be tidied up - it can look a bit overwhelming/busy in places.

1xBet key information

1xBet pros and cons

1xBet promotions

At the time of writing this review, 1xBet had no fewer than 69 live bonuses and promotions which, to be honest, puts it in a league of its own.

Many of these bonuses relate to specific sports events and prizes range from cash to free bets to the latest tech products including Apple iPhones and 4K TVs.

1xBet promo code store

Another feature we think is pretty cool is the promo code store, which is 1xBet’s way of rewarding existing customers.

Basically, you earn bonus points for each bet you bet you place. These points can then be redeemed against a huge range of promo codes, free bets and free spins across the sports betting and casino game library.

1xBet sports betting

The 1xBet sportsbook is difficult to beat purely in terms of the options available for both pre-match and live betting.

It’s not the most beginner-friendly UX but popular bets for each event are easy to find - just tap the flame symbol near the top of the event home page to see them.

There are more than 30 pre-built ‘accumulators of the day’ to pick from every day, covering pre-match and live selections across a range of sports.

1xBet’s ‘insights' feature also provides easy access to key statistics that can help you decide which bet to place.

I especially like how simple it is to tailor the sportsbook experience to your specific preferences.

Tap the settings icon and you’ll see that three different views are available (European, Asian, or Italian), odds are available in no fewer than six different formats and various other display elements are fully customizable.

A ‘light version’ of the 1xBet sportsbook is also available for players on slower internet connections.

Cricket betting

It’s no exaggeration to say that 1xBet is an IPL betting paradise. In fact, this is one of the best cricket betting sites full stop.

There are more than 600 pre-match markets open for betting on IPL games, with many also going in-play once matches underway.

Standings and key information like weather conditions are viewable at the simple tap of a button.

1xBet’s IPL odds are very competitive: When researching this review I compared match odds for the next five IPL matches against bet365 - often considered the best odds in the market.

1xBet offered better odds than bet365 on more than half of the outcomes and it was especially good value on the underdogs, with 80% of underdogs at better prices than bet365.

Besides the IPL, the rest of the cricket betting options are also great with a range of markets across worldwide first-class, domestic and international white-ball, and women’s cricket.

Football betting

There are literally thousands of football matches available for betting on any given day (over 2,400 on the day we wrote this review).

The live football betting selection is also impressive, with plenty of matches going live in countries and competitions that aren’t covered by many other sites (including short football and indoor leagues).

As with cricket markets, our research indicates that prices offered by 1xBet on the main football markets are very competitive.

The major matches make statistics, standings, and player props easy to access by tapping on the graph symbol next to the team names.

You can also view an odds movement chart, which shows win, draw, loss, and double chance prices since the betting became available. I think this is a standout feature which gives the platform a premium feel.

Enhanced daily specials offer boosted prices on a combination of actions and outcomes across multiple matches - great for a fun side bet while watching the day’s top matches on TV.

Other sports on 1xBet

Even if cricket and football are not your thing, you are spoiled for choice at 1xBet. There’s hardly a professional sports event that takes place worldwide that 1xBet doesn’t take bets on.

Popular sports for betting like tennis, basketball, and horse racing are well covered, but there’s even space for all sorts obscure events:

You don’t see Basque pelota betting markets on many UAE betting sites, for example, but it's there at 1xBet.

There’s also a dedicated eSports zone with one of the widest selection of competitions we’ve seen plus regular live betting opportunities to cater for this rapidly growing sector.

1xBet casino

1xBet is better known for its sportsbook product and not as a one of the best online casinos. That said, the casino here is polished with an impressive selection of games.

We think it’s a bit strange that the ‘Casino’ drop-down menu in the main navigation allows you to select by game provider rather than game type or theme, but that’s a minor gripe.

Once you’re on the main casino game library page, it’s really simple to find the game you want using the filters on the left.

You can view games by specific providers, games in specific collections, games that have certain features (like Megaways slots or ‘Book of’ slots), games with specific features (such as jackpot games), or games that have specific themes.

The vast majority of casino games on 1xBet casino can be played for free which we think is a great feature that allows players to test out game mechanics before betting real money.

Slots

Slot games from a who’s-who of the industry’s top game providers including Evolution, NetEnt, Red Tiger and Nolimit City are available at 1xBet.

The library is fairly easy to navigate but we would also like to see options to filter the games by volatility and minimum bet.

The desktop site supports up to four different slot games being played at the same time in ‘four games mode’, or you can concentrate on the single title in full screen.

You can save your top titles to a favourites list for quick access every time you log in.

Table games

The table game selection here is pretty extensive. For example there are more than 100 different blackjack games available, and that’s before we even get onto the live blackjack tables!

1xBet wouldn’t be our first choice for an immersive poker experience but the poker options are nevertheless perfectly satisfactory.

Live casino

The live casino section is well laid out and easy to navigate - I’d go as far as saying it's the best part of the 1xBet site from a purely UX perspective.

Many of the live casino tables have low minimum stakes - as low as $0.10 - so they are perfect for the casual player who isn’t interested in depositing large amounts.

That doesn’t mean high rollers aren’t also well catered for though. There are multiple live VIP roulette and blackjack tables that will take bets of thousands of dollars - including a $10,000 max bet roulette table.

Crash games

A variety of crash games is available at 1xBet, including the smash viral hit, Aviator.

JetX by Smartsoft Gaming and 1xBet’s own in-house provably fair crash game, Aviatrix, are also popular.

More 1xBet casino features

The ‘1xLive pick of the month’ section does a good job of surfacing the live games and tables where promos and cashback offers are available.

Live tournaments are pushed via popups and other adverts around the live casino site. You earn ‘points’ by staking on live games in the tournament collection and multiple cash prizes can be won during each tournament.

Aside from the classic casino games, 1xBet also offers a range of other game types including game show games, Keno, board games, sic-bo and more.

1xBet payment methods

1xBet supports deposits and withdrawals via a range of e-wallets, including Google Pay. There are also several different bank transfer options available plus Visa and Mastercard.

None of the payment methods supported by 1xBet involve additional fees charged by the site, but some payment providers may charge fees on their side.

1xBet also supports 15 different cryptocurrencies and you can withdraw in any currency after you have deposited using cryptocurrency.

It was a bit difficult to find the crypto options on the main ‘Payment methods’ page - scroll to the bottom and tap the ‘Bitcoin’ link in the website footer instead.

1xbet minimum deposit

The minimum deposit for most e-Wallet payment methods at 1xBet is 12Dhs. Some bank transfer methods require a higher minimum up to around 40Dhs.

1xBet withdrawal time

1xBet withdrawal time depends on the payment method used.

Withdrawals to e-wallets typically take around 15 minutes to process, but withdrawals with other methods may take up to 48 hours.

1xBet app

1xBet’s dedicated mobile apps are another feature that puts it head and shoulders above most of the competition.

These dedicated apps include all of the features and markets available on the desktop site, so your experience is not diminished in any way.

Separate sportsbook and casino apps are available for both Android and iOS. The download and installation process is simple on Android - just make sure you change your settings to allow app installation from unknown sources.

The installation process is a bit more complicated on iOS as it requires changing your App Store account location to Colombia.

Ryan Davis Site Manager

The iOS app is good, but I don’t think it’s so good that it's worth going through all of that hassle.

So, for iOS users, I recommend sticking to the mobile sportsbook site in your preferred browser.

1xBet Telegram

The official 1xBet Telegram channel - @India_1xbetofficial - is a good place to find the latest promos and bonuses (but we cover all that on UAE Gambling Guide anyway 🙂).

For placing bets via Telegram, you can use the @bot1xbetbot channel. Make sure you’ve signed up for an account before you do this, as you can’t create one via Telegram.

Once you’re in, you can place bets, view your betting history, and make deposits.

The @xBetChannel will also keep you up to date with the latest mirror versions of the 1xBet site so you never lose access.

1xBet customer support

Players can get in touch with 1xBet via telephone (including on messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram), email, or via the website contact form.

There’s also a Telegram bot that is available for 24/7 support. It’s a bit annoying that live chat support isn’t available directly via the website but this is better than nothing.

To test the speed of the 1xBet customer support, I sent a question about IPL betting via the customer support contact form. I received an answer within 24 hours, which we think is satisfactory.

1xBet licensing and security

1xBet operates under a licence awarded by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board, which is one of the most commonly used licensing bodies across the global igaming industry.

Data sent and received from 1xBet is stored in encrypted and password-protected databases. 1xBet services support SLL Version 3 with 128-bit encryption.

1xBet also has robust ‘know your customer’ (KYC) procedures to protect themselves and their players from money laundering and other types of fraud.

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