History and Status of 1Win for Betting and Casino

1Win is a gambling platform registered in Cyprus and licensed by Curacao (No. 8048/JAZ2018-040). It offers sports betting and online casino games. The website is adapted for India: the interface is available in Hindi and Telugu, payments are made in rupees, and payments can be made via UPI, Paytm and cryptocurrencies. The line includes cricket, football, e-sports and 30 other disciplines, and the casino has over 12,000 games, including Teen Patti and Andar Bahar. 1Win does not violate Indian law, as it operates under an international licence and accepts users from states where interactive betting is not prohibited.

Company History

The project was launched in 2016 under the name FirstBet. It was a website focused primarily on sports betting. In 2018, the gambling platform was rebranded as 1Win and began to develop as a full-fledged online service with a casino, live games and mobile apps.

The operating company is 1WIN N.V., registered in Curacao. The administrative office is located in Nicosia (Cyprus), which is typical for international sites operating under an offshore licence.

Licences and Regulation

1Win is registered under licence number 8048/JAZ2018‑040. For user safety, a standard set of technical measures has been implemented:

  • SSL encryption to protect traffic;
  • Two-factor authentication upon login;
  • Random number generator (RNG) testing by iTech Labs.

These measures comply with international regulatory requirements and allow the website to accept players from India, with the exception of states with local bans on online gaming.