1xBit Esports Betting Review

1xBit is the Bitcoin-focused sister site to 1xBet, operated by the same Russian company. While there are some strong points to the site, including a nice spread of welcome bonuses and international availability, there are also some serious downsides. Here’s our take on 1xBit. Show more.

Like 1XBet, 1xBit is a site for traditional sports, first and foremost. However, esports titles have been added onto the site in their own section, with several dozen matches available to bet on the site at any one time. The esports section is a little difficult to find; you have to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the ‘Sports A-Z’ column on the left side, then choose ‘eSports’. From there, you can click through into specific leagues and tournaments, choosing from popular titles like League of Legends, CS:GO and Dota 2, as well as emerging esports titles like Overwatch, Vainglory and World of Tanks.

Betting lines & in-play betting

1XBit offers a similar selection of esports betting as its sister site, with match winners, over/under and spread betting all possible in the condensed sportsbook format. This makes it very easy to place multiple bets quickly, but newcomers to the betting scene may be left scratching their heads. We’d recommend 1xBit only to experienced bettors for that reason. There are no proposition bets available – e.g. choosing who wins the first pistol round or takes first blood in a Counter-Strike match – but in-play betting is supported. However, there is no embedded live stream, which is a shame given how easy it is for sites to add this feature and how helpful it can be.

Withdrawals & security

1xBit promises instant deposits and withdrawals and no fees, as you would expect from a Bitcoin-only betting site. That also means the site isn’t backed by any particular gambling commission.

1xBit sadly seems to share the shady reputation of 1xBet, with multiple allegations of funds being frozen in bettor’s accounts, unable to be withdrawn until impossible tasks (like mailing physical documents to a fake Russian address) are performed. There are also stories of successful betting on the site in its ten year history, but it’s enough to make you think twice about betting with 1xBit when there are so many alternatives available.

Support

1xBit does have a reasonable range of support options available, to their credit. The site operates a live chat service, and email support is also offered via [email protected]. However, no phone support is currently offered. Show less.