1Bet in Switzerland
The 1Bet bookmaker was launched in 2010 and provides services exclusively via the Internet. The portal is operated by Bellona N.V., a company based in Curacao. 1Bet is not the company’s only product. It operates under the 1Bet brand, which focuses on accepting sports bets and providing games of chance for European visitors. However, the official 1 Bet website has achieved great success and is among the top 150 gambling portals in terms of traffic.
| Official website | 1-bet.ch |
| Year of foundation | 2010 |
| First deposit bonus | Yes, choice between sports and casino |
| Support | Online Chat, Email |
| Types of games | sports betting, telematic sports betting, online casinos |
| License | Curaçao Gambling Authority |
License for bookmaker 1Bet
Online casino 1Bet has received only one license: that of the registration authority Antillephone N.V., which is based in Curacao. With the 8048/JAZ license, the office can accept users worldwide, providing betting and gambling services through the website. However, not all countries recognize the offshore license. Therefore, access to the portal is precluded in the United States, the United Kingdom, and several other states. The 1-Bet portal uses the SSL security protocol, an additional means of protection against account hacking. Bettors can use two-factor authentication, which ensures the protection of their information and the funds in the account. In case of any problems or difficulties, players can seek help from the 24-hour support service.
Online registration
Registering at 1Bet in Switzerland is very simple and differs little from registering at other bookmakers. You only need to do three steps.
- Account data. You must fill in the following fields: email, username and password. Then click on the “Next step” or “Continue with Facebook” button. Don’t forget to tick the box confirming that you are over 18 years old.
- Contact info. You need to fill in the following fields: gender, name, surname, country (choose from the list – there is both Russia and Ukraine), currency (choose from the list – there is the Ukrainian hryvnia, the Russian ruble is not is available), mobile number, date of birth. Then tick the “I accept the terms and conditions and privacy policy” box, as well as “Send me a newsletter subscription” (optional). Then, click on “Create a new account”.
- Now you can already log in to your newly created personal account. During registration, the customer is required to provide only truthful information. If this requirement is not met, the bookmaker reserves the right to block the user’s account.
Identification (verification)
The 1Bet online casino reserves the right to request the player’s personal documents, such as a copy of the passport, bank statement, photo of the credit card and (or) any other document necessary to confirm the identity. This procedure is called identification (verification) and usually takes place before attempting to withdraw funds. Failure to submit the required documents will result in blocking of the personal account or rejection of the withdrawal request.
Promotional offers
The 1Bet online casino offers players a dozen promotions, some of which change regularly. On the “Promotions” page users will find offers for the “Sport” and “Casino” areas. You can switch between them through the additional menu, located in the section.
At the time of writing this article, the bookmaker was offering visitors these promotions:
- Bonus for registering at 1Bet. The newcomer can choose a prize for sports betting or casino. In any case, the bonus amount is equal to 100% of the deposit amount, but no more than €100 for bets and €500 for games.
- Free bet of 5 euros for every deposit of at least 50 euros.
- Monthly accumulation of freespins in the casino. Users can get up to 300 free spins per month for active betting in the games.
Details of the above promotions and other 1Bet offers in Switzerland are available on the bookmaker’s website. It is advisable to do this before placing bets, so as not to miss out on bonuses.
Sports and gambling on 1Bet
The 1Bet Switzerland site offers numerous sports betting events: there are cyber sports, virtual sports and all the most popular gaming options. To evaluate the bookmaker’s offer it is advisable to access the individual sections. You can do this through the main menu located in the site header.
Sport bets
On 1Bet’s “Sports” page, users will find two dozen sports and all the most popular world championships. Training depends on the discipline, and the fees for some events are higher than average. Cybersport games are also presented in the section, which are also located in the “Cybesports” section.
Line and odds
The 1Bet betting line in Switzerland is not bad and is represented by 27 sports. There are the top ones: football, tennis, basketball, baseball, volleyball, hockey. There are also sports that are less popular among bettors: handball, golf, boxing, motocross, snooker, speedway, rugby, snooker, darts, etc. Aside, there are betting activities such as horse and dog racing, which are popular in the UK. Special bets are presented in the “Special Bets” section, where you can find results on musical shows, politicians, events from the world of cinema.
Live betting
The “Live Betting” section includes sports and cybersports matches that take place in real time. Up to ten disciplines and up to one hundred games are usually available on the page. Bettors can also manage their bets as the match progresses and watch matches online.
Virtual sports
The virtual sports page includes football, hockey, tennis, horse racing, auto racing and other popular forms of entertainment. Victory in matches does not depend so much on the strength of the teams and luck, but on the algorithm that determines the winners. Therefore, this betting format is closer to gambling than to classic betting.
1Bet online casino
1Bet’s gambling games are presented in the Casino, Live Casino and TV Games sections. Slot machines, card games, roulette and other entertainment, the success of which depends on a computer program, are included on the “Casino” page. Live games (cards, roulette, draws) can be found on the “Live Casino” and “TV Games” pages. The difference between these sections lies in the service providers and types of entertainment.
The operator collaborates with recognized gaming software providers: Igrosoft, EvoPlay, Betsoft, NetEn, BigTimeGaming, Novomatic, Platipus, Endorfina, PlaynGo, Amatic.
Payments on the site
The customer of the 1Bet bookmaker can make or withdraw a deposit by choosing one of the payment systems offered when opening a new customer’s account and to top up the gaming wallet. In the same way you will have to withdraw your funds. The casino offers the following list of systems for moving funds from the gaming account:
- MasterCard/Visa/Maestro/Visa Electron bank credit cards. The gaming operator works with all currency plastic cards, the term for crediting funds to the account is from 1 to 5 minutes, to withdraw money it takes from 30 minutes to 3 bank working days.
- International payment systems: ecoPeyz, NETELLER, JCB, Skrill, WebMoney, QIWI. Deposit terms range from 2 to 10 seconds, but withdrawal terms must be specified for each method separately, they can range from 30 minutes to 3 – 4 banking days.
- Online payment services Klarna, Rapid, MiFinity, Interac. Money can be deposited in 1 – 3 seconds, withdrawal also depends on the conditions of the system itself. Times are between 30 minutes and 3 banking days.
- Bitcoin cryptocurrencies. Funds are credited immediately, withdrawal with conversion is possible within the terms specified in the method of withdrawing funds from the wallet.
It is important to know that when registering, the gambling operator’s system automatically determines the options of payment methods for withdrawing and depositing funds. This directly depends on the country and currency that the bettor specifies when opening the gaming account.
Mobile version of 1Bet Switzerland
The operator 1Bet has an adapted version of the site, designed for those who love playing from mobile devices. It supports the features of the bookmaker’s main resource and automatically adapts to the screen of a phone or tablet.
You can access the mobile version of 1-Bet directly from your device’s browser. This bookmaker does not have separate applications, for example for Android and iOS. In terms of features, the version is not bad.
Player support service
The 1Bet website has a “Frequently Asked Questions” section, which contains information about registration, payments, betting, etc. The availability of rapid responses reduces the number of support calls. You can contact support representatives via email or chat. Assistance is active 24 hours a day.