1xBet
1xBet Overview
1xBet is one of the most recognised online gambling brands in Africa. Launched in 2007 and operated by 1X Corp N.V. under a Curaçao licence, the brand has built sponsorships with FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, the African Football Federation and major Champions League broadcasts. In Africa, 1xBet is hugely popular across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Cameroon and Senegal with full local payment integration.
Welcome Bonus
- 200% match on first deposit up to $1,500 (casino bonus)
- 150 free spins on selected slots
- Wagering: 35x bonus
- Time limit: 7 days
- Minimum deposit: $10 (or local equivalent)
- Maximum bet during bonus: $5
There is also a separate sportsbook welcome bonus of 200% up to $130 — the casino and sportsbook bonuses can be claimed independently.
Game Library — 7,000+ Titles
1xBet has the largest game library of any operator on our list. The catalogue spans:
- Slots: 6,000+ titles from 100+ providers
- Live dealer: 300+ tables (Evolution, Pragmatic Play Live, Ezugi, Vivo, Lucky Streak, Authentic Gaming)
- Table games (RNG): 200+
- Crash games: Aviator, JetX, Plinko, Mines, Limbo, Aviatrix
- Game shows: full Evolution suite
- Virtuals: football, tennis, racing
- 1xGames: in-house provably fair games
- TV games and lottery
Sportsbook
1xBet's sportsbook is one of the broadest in the industry:
- 1,000+ markets per major football match
- 60+ sports including football, basketball, tennis, cricket, rugby
- Full African football coverage — NPFL, PSL, Kenyan PL, Ghana PL, etc.
- Esports: CS2, Dota 2, LoL, Valorant, FIFA
- Politics, entertainment, and special markets
- Live in-play with stream
- Cash-out, multi-bet, bet builder
Payment Methods — 200+ Options
1xBet supports more payment methods than virtually any competitor. Highlights for African players:
Mobile Money
- M-Pesa Kenya, M-Pesa Tanzania, M-Pesa Mozambique, M-Pesa DRC
- MTN Mobile Money (Ghana, Uganda, Cameroon, Rwanda, Zambia)
- Airtel Money (all major African countries)
- Vodafone Cash, AirtelTigo Money (Ghana)
- Tigo Pesa (Tanzania)
- Orange Money (West Africa)
- EcoCash (Zimbabwe)
Local Methods
- Paystack, Flutterwave (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya)
- OPay, PalmPay (Nigeria)
- Local bank transfers
Cryptocurrencies (30+)
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether (TRC20/ERC20)
- Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin
- BNB, Tron, Cardano, Solana, Polygon
- USDC, DAI, BUSD stablecoins
- Monero (XMR) for privacy-focused users
Mobile App
1xBet has dedicated Android and iOS apps with extensive functionality:
- Android APK (around 35 MB) with full casino + sportsbook
- iOS app via App Store in selected regions, with TestFlight option in others
- Mobile web fallback for any device
- Push notifications
- One-click bet placement
- Live streaming on mobile
Customer Support
- 24/7 live chat in 60+ languages
- Email support
- Telegram and Viber support channels
- Phone support in major markets
- Average chat response: 1-2 minutes
Pros and Cons
Strengths
- 7,000+ casino games — largest on our list
- 200+ payment methods
- 30+ cryptocurrencies accepted
- 1,000+ markets on major football matches
- Strong sponsorships (Barcelona, PSG)
- Aggressive bonus offers
- 60+ language support
- Excellent mobile apps
Weaknesses
- Curaçao-only licensing
- 7-day bonus window is short
- Casino interface can feel cluttered
- Restricted in some jurisdictions
- Withdrawal verification can be slow on first request
Our Verdict
1xBet remains the choice for players who want maximum variety. The 7,000-game catalogue, 200+ payment methods and deep sportsbook offering put the brand in a class of its own for scale. For African players who want one account that does everything — casino, sports, virtuals, crash games and crypto — 1xBet is hard to beat. Less ideal if you prefer the stricter regulation of MGA-licensed operators like Betway or LeoVegas.
Final score: 4.8 out of 5 stars.