1xbet.com
1xBet is a top sports betting company that has become popular for its extremely competitive odds and wide array of languages available. It offers a decent betting service, is known to make betting simpler for the punters, and has been expanding its services to accept bitcoins as payments and deposits. However, there are controversies surrounding payouts that exceed 3000 euros.
History
1xBet was founded in 2007. It is a Russian bookmaker belonging to the new-age betting fold which has held the upper hand in the past decade. 1xBet has a massive online presence and over 600 betting outlets throughout Eastern Europe. Known for its massive market coverage and excellent live streaming opportunity, 1xBet's network is growing constantly.
Why should you stream on 1xBet?
1xBet offers a sports section where you can access over two dozen events. This section includes information on major fixtures from top European leagues. You can place bets on different circumstances, such as the number of goals, on halves, opportunities of goals, winner and loser of the match.
Massive Sportsbook
1xBet offers a wide variety of sports betting options, including American football, racing, boxing, horse racing, Formula 1 racing, rugby, motorbike racing, esports, chess, futsal, parasailing, netball, billiards, squash, surfing, polo and skiing.
In-play
In-play betting or live betting is very popular right now. You can watch the event unfold live, and make bets as it progresses. This allows you to adjust your wager as the event unfolds, based on how it's going. You can bet on a variety of sports, as well as other top events that are happening. This provides comprehensive coverage, so you'll be able to see the results, stats, and markets where you can place bets.
Live Stream
1xBet offers decent live streaming coverage of most events. If you want to watch an event live, you can check the TV icon after it's happened to see if it's being streamed. If it is, just log into your account to watch.
Welcome Bonus
1xBet doesn't offer any special gifts, but it does offer a praiseworthy welcome package with 1500 + 150 free spins. To get the benefit, you should deposit 10 and the amount will automatically be credited to your account. Furthermore, 1xBet also offers a free birthday bet. To get the offer, you must ask the site to send it to you via an SMS using the promo code in the "1xPromo" section.
Losing Bonus
I know this might sound crazy, but if you have a series of losing bets with 1xBet, you may be able to earn a bonus. Based on the stake you have made in the last 20 bets, you could earn a bonus anywhere from $100 to $500.
Design
1xBet's website has a clean interface with rich information. There's nothing fancy and similar to major Russian bookmakers, it has a light color combination which emphasizes functionality. Browsing around the website is fairly simple and there are well-segregated menus to help you navigate across the website. The light blue color combination is kind of soothing to eyes, compared to the flashy colors which are irritating over time.
Header
After reviewing William Hill, we found that their header is simple with 1xBet being the main featured option. There are thirteen options in the header, including Football, Sports, Live, Promo, Casino, Live Casino, 1XGames, Virtual Sports, TV Games, Bingo, Toto and Poker.
Keep in mind that the header option changes based on what's trending in your country. For instance, if you're accessing the website from India, the Football option will be replaced by Cricket. Above the general header options, you can find the registration and sign-up buttons on the top right section. You can even choose the language preference from there.
Hero Section
The hero section is nicely divided into four sections. There are a live score feed and a registration column on the left, as well as two dynamic thumbnails to highlight different betting avenues - Casino, Live Casino and key information such as a number of games, total winnings. Each of these categories has an image with a black overlay so the text can stand out. There are eight banners on the right which are mostly dedicated to partnerships and other ongoing events.
Body
If you scroll down on the right side of the page, you'll see a registration window, customer support banner, and accumulation data for that particular day. On the left side of the page, you'll find ongoing or upcoming fixtures in football. You can change which sport is displayed by clicking on the arrow next to "Sport" in the top toolbar. There are options such as Cricket, eSports Cricket, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Baseball, to name a few.
I like how the developers have placed FAQs in one section so that people can find answers to their basic queries such as - How does 1xBet work? How to bet online? What separates 1xBet from other bookies? etc.
Footer
Quite surprisingly, the footer section on 1xBet has placed a section above FAQs. There are six columns - Information, Betting, Games, Statistics, Useful Links and Apps. You can access different options using these menus. For instance, you can access Virtual Sports, TV Games, Casino and 1xGames using the Games column. Similarly, you can learn about the company, contact them, join the affiliate program and read their terms and conditions under the information section.
Inner Pages
Unlike William Hill which retains the homepage feel on to the inner pages, 1xBet directs you to the inner pages if you click on any of the sports. These inner pages have a static column on the right with registration and customer service features. At the center, you'll find upcoming games and details about that fixture. You can bet using the right column if you're signed in. On the left, you'll find a list of ongoing as well as to fixtures of the day.
Content
1xBet offers a variety of betting options to its customers, including many popular sports around the world. This huge sports betting platform is known for its expansive selection of bets, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to bet on a variety of sports.
Even though 1xBet has a strong grip on sports, it isn't just restricted to that. With 1xBet, you can bet on eSports, Casino, Live Casino, Virtual Sports, Bingo, Toto, Fantasy games and TV games.
Desktop/Mobile experience
The streaming experience on 1xBet was great. I used my Google Pixel 3a for the app usage and streamed it via my HP Pavilion i5 laptop. The streams were steady, though there aren't many football streams as compared to Bet365, Betfair or William Hill, there are still events which you can watch live.
I love accessing betting websites through my mobile device because it is more convenient. I had a great experience as the website was mobile-friendly, intuitive and easy to navigate. The app I downloaded was in similar lines which made betting on the go quite easy. Furthermore, I would recommend downloading 1xWIN software which is developed specifically for Windows OS. It will provide you the most comprehensive 1xBet experience which you can't get on a normal website or a mobile phone.
Plans & Pricing
Placing a bet of at least ?10 is free of cost when signing up for the website, but you will need to place a bet in order to watch any live stream.
Suggestions I have for 1xBet
Bet needs to up their game in regards to customer service. They need to facilitate better withdrawals and answer pending questions and queries people are posing on social media platforms such as Facebook, Reddit, and other leading betting portals. Most of the websites have given it one or two stars and that's quite a blemish on the online reputation of this betting website.
Conclusion
Though I would recommend you 1xBet for great odds, I just don't trust them on winnings. I personally didn't face any trouble since I never won anything over $500. However, there are dozens of bettors who have claimed that their winnings have been canceled because it was over $2000. They got no customer support or assistance regarding the same which is quite dreadful.
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