- Broad multi-vertical ecosystem: sportsbook, live betting, casino, live casino, esports, TV games, and virtual sports.
- More than 50 sports and a very deep line according to official and review-style public pages.
- Live streaming and live stats are promoted on the official live pages.
- Multiple registration methods: phone, email, and social networks or messengers.
- Strong African football visibility through AFCON sponsorship messaging and major club partnerships.
- Long verification process that can last from 48 hours to several days.
- Delayed money withdrawals or rejected payments. Sometimes additional checks are required.
- High requirements for wagering the bonus.
How make bets
1xBet has strong brand visibility across multiple markets and has operated since 2007 through Caecus N.V. It combines sportsbook, live betting, esports, casino, live casino, TV games, virtual sports, and an extensive promotional offering. For the African market, the key point is scale: 1xBet is a high-volume international operator with localised country sites, African football marketing, and broad regional reach rather than a South Africa-focused bookmaker.
Licensing. 1xBet is operated by Caecus N.V., a company incorporated under the laws of Curaçao with company number 163779. According to the current official rules, the operator is licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Authority under licence number OGL/2024/1262/0493. The licence was granted on 07/11/2024 and its current status is active.
The company also operates in a number of African markets under local or market-specific licenses, including the following:
- Kenya − Betting licence No. 0001232 and Casino licence No. 0001233, both issued by the Betting Control and Licensing Board
- Mozambique − licence No. 10/IGJ/JSD/2020, issued by the Inspeção Geral de Jogos de Moçambique
- Ghana − Betting licence No. GCSB2405808Y and Casino licence No. GCCA24Z3654P, both issued by the Gaming Commission of Ghana.
- Cameroon − licence No. 000020/A/MINAT/SG/DAP/SDLP/SJ, issued by the Ministère de l’Administration Territoriale du Cameroun.
- Côte d’Ivoire − a licence issued by the Loterie Nationale de la République de Côte d’Ivoire.
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo − licence No. СD/KIN/RCCM/14-B-2745, issued by SONAL de la République démocratique du Congo.
- Ethiopia − licence No. ስ/ው/ብሎ/004/2014, issued by the National Lottery Administration of Ethiopia.
- Nigeria − licence No. 0001018, issued by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission.
- The Republic of the Congo − licence No. 0092/MTE/CAB, issued by the Ministère du Budget, des Comptes publics et du Portefeuille public de la République du Congo.
- Senegal − licence No. 202107, issued by L’Autorité de Régulation des Jeux en Ligne.
- Sierra Leone − a licence issued by the National Tourist Board of Sierra Leone.
- Zambia − licence No. 1005, issued by the Lottery and Betting Control Board of Zambia.
- Uganda − Betting licence No. NLGRB-BM-05-814, issued by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board.
Bookmaker is built as a full-stack gambling platform. The official navigation includes Sports, Live, Toto “15”, Casino, 1xGames, Live Casino, Bingo, TV Games, Virtual Sports, Statistics, Lotto, and more. This broad product mix supports both sportsbook activity and casino cross-sell across African markets.
Africa is one of 1xBet’s key growth regions. The brand has built strong visibility across the continent through CAF sponsorships linked to AFCON, CHAN, the CAF Champions League, the CAF Confederation Cup, and the CAF Super Cup. CAF reported that AFCON 2025 generated 6 billion digital views, giving company access to large football audiences across the continent.
Licence information linked to the 1xBet ecosystem shows a broad footprint, including Curacao and several African jurisdictions such as:
- Kenya.
- Ghana.
- Nigeria.
- Tanzania.
- Zambia.
- Mozambique.
- Senegal.
- Uganda.
- Cameroon.
- DR Congo.
In South Africa, company operates as an international brand serving the market.
Taxation. Tax treatment depends on local law and may vary by jurisdiction. 1xBet’s official rules focus mainly on account usage, verification, and operator terms rather than a single tax model for all markets.
Registration and Verification
Registration is broadly standard across markets, although local pages emphasise different sign-up methods.
- On the official website, click the registration button.
- Fill in all the fields in the registration form: phone number, currency, first name, last name, and password.
- Select the method for receiving the confirmation code and confirm the account creation.
- Your account is ready. Log in.
Verification is carried out through the personal account. The user uploads documents in the profile (ID or passport, sometimes address confirmation and a selfie). After submission, the system verifies the data to confirm the identity and age, as well as the compliance of payment methods. Without this stage, withdrawal is usually not available. On average, verification takes from a few hours to 24-48 hours, sometimes up to 72 hours with additional verification.
If a payout is flagged, verification can become a practical bottleneck even when the initial sign-up is fast.
How to Place a Bet
Once the account is funded, the flow is standard and works the same way across sportsbook sections.
- Open Sports or Live.
- Choose a sport and then select the event.
- Tap the odds for the preferred outcome.
- Check the betslip.
- Enter the stake.
- Confirm the wager.
For accumulators, add several selections before confirming. For live betting, the official live pages emphasise constantly updating odds, streaming access, and live stats, which means timing matters more than on prematch coupons.
Refill and withdraw methods
Crypto deposits are available on 1xBet globally, but availability may vary by country and cashier settings. Cryptocurrency is one of the main ways to top up in South Africa.
