Head-to-head
1win vs Melbet
1win 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.
1win
Curacao eGaming
- Licence number:
- 8048/JAZ2018-040
- Jurisdiction:
- Curaçao
Melbet
Curacao eGaming
- Licence number:
- 8048/JAZ2016-064
- Jurisdiction:
- Curaçao
1win 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 | 1win | 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 | ✕ | ✕ |
1win exposes 4 of the 7 tools against 3 at Melbet. Melbet is missing: reality-check reminders, self-assessment test, self-exclusion, time-out / cool-off.
Responsible Gambling →Welcome bonus terms
The headline amount is marketing. These are the terms that decide what it is actually worth.
| Term | 1win | Melbet |
|---|---|---|
| Headline offer | 500% up to $1025 | 100% up to €130 |
| Wagering | x40 | x50 |
| Max bet while active | $5 | $5 |
| Max cashout | $5000 | No limit |
| Time to clear | 14 days | 7 days |
| Min. deposit | $10 | $10 |
| Free spins | Not disclosed | 30 free spins |
- 1win asks the lower playthrough — x40 against x50 at Melbet — so the bonus turns into withdrawable money on far less turnover.
- Melbet puts no cap on what the bonus can pay out, while 1win caps it at $5000 however well it runs.
- 1win allows 14 days to meet the wagering against 7 at Melbet — more time means fewer rushed bets.
Banking, currencies and languages
What the two share, and what each has that the other does not.
Payment methods
1win publishes 9 payment methods against 8 at Melbet.
Both (7)
Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoin, Tether, UPI
Only 1win (2)
Ethereum, Pix
Only Melbet (1)
Bank Transfer
Currencies
1win and Melbet publish the same number of currencies (8).
Both (5)
USD, EUR, BRL, INR, NGN
Only 1win (3)
AZN, UZS, KZT
Only Melbet (3)
BDT, KES, TRY
Languages
1win and Melbet publish the same number of languages (7).
Both (4)
English, Portuguese, Hindi, Russian
Only 1win (3)
Azerbaijani, Uzbek, Spanish
Only Melbet (3)
Bangla, Turkish, French
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.
1win: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 | 1win | Melbet |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | Not stated | Accepted |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | Accepted | Not stated |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Accepted | Not stated |
1win
Accepted countries: Brazil, India, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Chile, Peru, Mexico
Blocked countries: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Australia, Spain
Melbet
Accepted countries: Nigeria, India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Türkiye
Blocked countries: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Australia
1win blocks the following markets: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Australia, Spain. 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
1win
Pros
- Accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether alongside cards and e-wallets
- Supports local rails such as UPI and Pix for India and Brazil
- Covers casino, sportsbook and poker
- Available in seven languages including Hindi, Azerbaijani, Uzbek and Russian
- Wide currency choice spanning USD, EUR, BRL, INR and several CIS currencies
Cons
- Holds only a single Curacao eGaming licence
- Welcome bonus carries a heavy x40 wagering requirement
- Bonus winnings are capped at a $5,000 maximum cashout
- Not available in the US, UK, Germany, France or 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, 1win or Melbet?
1win asks the lower playthrough — x40 against x50 at Melbet — so the bonus turns into withdrawable money on far less turnover. Melbet puts no cap on what the bonus can pay out, while 1win caps it at $5000 however well it runs. 1win allows 14 days to meet the wagering against 7 at Melbet — more time means fewer rushed bets.
Are 1win and Melbet licensed?
1win holds: Curacao eGaming (8048/JAZ2018-040). 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, 1win or Melbet?
1win exposes 4 of the 7 tools against 3 at Melbet. Melbet is missing: reality-check reminders, self-assessment test, self-exclusion, time-out / cool-off. Count them yourself on each operator's responsible-gambling page.
Which supports more payment methods, 1win or Melbet?
1win publishes 9 payment methods against 8 at Melbet. Both accept: Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoin, Tether, UPI.
Can players in our priority markets use 1win or Melbet?
Türkiye: 1win — not stated; Melbet — accepted. Azerbaijan: 1win — accepted; Melbet — not stated. Kazakhstan: 1win — accepted; Melbet — not stated.
Which has been operating longer, 1win or Melbet?
Melbet has traded since 2012, 1win since 2016.
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