Head-to-head
1xBet vs Melbet
1xBet and Melbet operate in the same verticals (casino, sportsbook, poker), so most of what follows is a like-for-like comparison.
Everything below is taken from each operator's published record — licence registers, banking pages, bonus terms and responsible-gambling pages. We do not open accounts or play, so nothing here is a claim about hands-on experience.
Licensing — and the numbers to check it with
A licence number is the one claim on this page you do not have to take our word for: look it up in the regulator's own public register.
1xBet
Curacao eGaming
- Licence number:
- 1668/JAZ
- Jurisdiction:
- Curaçao
Melbet
Curacao eGaming
- Licence number:
- 8048/JAZ2016-064
- Jurisdiction:
- Curaçao
1xBet and Melbet are licensed under comparably strict regimes, so licensing does not separate them.
Player-protection tools, side by side
Checkable in a minute: open each operator’s responsible-gambling page and count them yourself. A tool is recorded as absent unless we find it. 7 tools are tracked.
| Tool | 1xBet | Melbet |
|---|---|---|
| Link to a gambling-help organisation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reality-check reminders | ✕ | ✕ |
| Deposit & loss limits | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transaction history access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-assessment test | ✕ | ✕ |
| Self-exclusion | ✕ | ✕ |
| Time-out / cool-off | ✕ | ✕ |
1xBet and Melbet both expose 3 of the 7 tracked tools.
Responsible Gambling →Welcome bonus terms
The headline amount is marketing. These are the terms that decide what it is actually worth.
| Term | 1xBet | Melbet |
|---|---|---|
| Headline offer | 100% up to €130 | 100% up to €130 |
| Wagering | x35 | x50 |
| Max bet while active | $5 | $5 |
| Max cashout | No limit | No limit |
| Time to clear | 7 days | 7 days |
| Min. deposit | $10 | $10 |
| Free spins | 30 free spins | 30 free spins |
- 1xBet asks the lower playthrough — x35 against x50 at Melbet — so the bonus turns into withdrawable money on far less turnover.
Banking, currencies and languages
What the two share, and what each has that the other does not.
Payment methods
1xBet publishes 9 payment methods against 8 at Melbet.
Both (8)
Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoin, Tether, UPI, Bank Transfer
Only 1xBet (1)
Pix
Only Melbet (0)
None
Currencies
1xBet publishes 9 currencies against 8 at Melbet.
Both (7)
USD, EUR, NGN, INR, BDT, BRL, TRY
Only 1xBet (2)
AZN, UZS
Only Melbet (1)
KES
Languages
1xBet publishes 9 languages against 7 at Melbet.
Both (7)
English, Hindi, Bangla, Portuguese, Turkish, French, Russian
Only 1xBet (2)
Azerbaijani, Uzbek
Only Melbet (0)
None
Published payout window
The fastest withdrawal window each operator publishes on its own banking page. It is a stated window, not a payout we have timed: we do not open accounts, so we make no claim about withdrawal speed in practice.
1xBet:Under an hour (Bitcoin)
Melbet:Under an hour (Bitcoin)
Where each one accepts players
These are the operators' own published country lists, and neither list is exhaustive — a country missing from both is simply not stated either way.
| Market | 1xBet | Melbet |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | Accepted | Accepted |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | Accepted | Not stated |
1xBet
Accepted countries: Nigeria, India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Brazil, Pakistan, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan
Blocked countries: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Australia
Melbet
Accepted countries: Nigeria, India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Türkiye
Blocked countries: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Australia
1xBet blocks the following markets: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Australia. If you are in one of them, the bonus terms never come into it.
Melbet blocks the following markets: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Australia. If you are in one of them, the bonus terms never come into it.
What stands out on each
1xBet
Pros
- Broadest product mix: casino, sportsbook, poker and bingo
- Wide banking menu spanning cards, crypto, UPI and Pix
- Nine account currencies covering several regions
- Nine-language interface including Azerbaijani and Uzbek
- No stated maximum cashout on the welcome bonus
- Long-established brand operating since 2007
Cons
- Single Curaçao licence rather than a tier-one regulator
- High x35 wagering requirement on the welcome bonus
- Blocks many markets including the US, UK, Germany and Australia
Melbet
Pros
- Casino, sportsbook and poker under one account
- Card, crypto and UPI banking to suit emerging markets
- Eight account currencies including NGN, INR, BDT and TRY
- Seven-language interface including Hindi, Bengali and Turkish
- No stated maximum cashout on the welcome bonus
- Established brand operating since 2012
Cons
- Single Curaçao licence rather than a tier-one regulator
- High x50 wagering requirement on the welcome bonus
- Blocks many markets including the US, UK, Australia and Japan
- Modest welcome match of up to €130
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better welcome bonus terms, 1xBet or Melbet?
1xBet asks the lower playthrough — x35 against x50 at Melbet — so the bonus turns into withdrawable money on far less turnover.
Are 1xBet and Melbet licensed?
1xBet holds: Curacao eGaming (1668/JAZ). Melbet holds: Curacao eGaming (8048/JAZ2016-064). Every number above can be checked in the issuing regulator's public register.
Which offers more responsible-gambling tools, 1xBet or Melbet?
1xBet and Melbet both expose 3 of the 7 tracked tools. Count them yourself on each operator's responsible-gambling page.
Which supports more payment methods, 1xBet or Melbet?
1xBet publishes 9 payment methods against 8 at Melbet. Both accept: Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoin, Tether, UPI, Bank Transfer.
Can players in our priority markets use 1xBet or Melbet?
Türkiye: 1xBet — accepted; Melbet — accepted. Azerbaijan: 1xBet — accepted; Melbet — not stated.
Which has been operating longer, 1xBet or Melbet?
1xBet has traded since 2007, Melbet since 2012.
Every fact comes from the operator’s own published terms and licence records. We do not add them up into a score: How we compare. All comparisons