{"id":267,"date":"2024-10-28T20:16:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T12:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebestsportsbet.com\/sg-en\/?p=267"},"modified":"2026-06-29T06:36:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T22:36:40","slug":"sports-betting-singapore-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebestsportsbet.com\/sg-en\/sports-betting-singapore-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"1xBet Singapore 2026: Why We’re Cautious & Is It Legal?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reviewed by The Best Sports Bet editorial team \u00b7 Last updated June 2026 \u00b7 Our editorial & review policy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Quick take:<\/strong> 1xBet is one of the biggest betting brands on the planet, and it does hold a Cura\u00e7ao licence plus local licences in 35+ markets. But it carries serious, well-documented baggage \u2014 its UK licence was revoked<\/strong>, it’s banned in several major countries<\/strong>, its founders face international arrest warrants<\/strong>, and it has a record of disputed and unpaid winnings<\/strong>. On top of that, for Singapore readers it is \u2014 like every offshore book \u2014 illegal to use here under the Remote Gambling Act<\/strong>, where only Singapore Pools is licensed. For most readers we can’t recommend it; here’s the full, sourced picture and the legal alternative. (21+ for online betting in Singapore. Gamble responsibly.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is it legal to use 1xBet in Singapore?<\/h2>\n

No, on two counts. First, the Singapore-specific one: under the Remote Gambling Act (now part of the Gambling Control Act 2022, enforced by the Gambling Regulatory Authority), Singapore Pools is the only licensed operator<\/strong> for online sports betting, Toto and 4D, and for legal betting on overseas horse racing after the Singapore Turf Club’s final Kranji race. 1xBet has no Singapore licence, the GRA blocks offshore sites and their payments, and using a VPN to reach one doesn’t make it lawful. Second, 1xBet’s own conduct record (below) means it would be a poor choice even in markets where offshore betting is permitted. If you want a legal bet in Singapore, that is Singapore Pools<\/strong>, full stop.<\/p>\n

Is 1xBet licensed and legit?<\/h2>\n

1xBet was founded in 2007 and operates on a Cura\u00e7ao (CGA) B2C licence<\/strong>, supplemented by local licences in 35+ markets<\/strong> across Latin America, Africa and parts of Europe. By scale it’s enormous and visible (sponsorships have included FC Barcelona). So it is a “real” operator \u2014 but licensing is only half the picture, and 1xBet’s conduct record is where the problems start.<\/p>\n

The serious concerns you should know first<\/h2>\n