A Russian bookmaker linked to the 1xBet network, described in investigative reporting as 'The Wagner Group Of Sports Betting' - deposits ceased, licence revoked
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Cons
- Deposits ceased entirely in January 2023
- Lost its Russian FNS licence roughly mid-2024 after TsUPIS disconnection
- A co-founder was a former Russian intelligence agent; investigative reporting labels the operator 'The Wagner Group Of Sports Betting'
- Documented customer complaints about deposit failures and withdrawal problems
- Poor 25% trust score (Scamdoc.com)
Our verdict
1xStavka has ceased taking deposits and lost its Russian licence, with investigative reporting raising severe concerns about its founders' backgrounds and characterizing the operator in starkly negative terms. Given its revoked licence, documented withdrawal complaints, and serious background concerns, we'd recommend against any engagement with 1xStavka.
How we rated it
Sportsbook & casino (36%)1
Deposits ceased entirely in January 2023; the website remains functional only for live sports streams, not for active betting deposits.
Support & reliability (18%)0.5
Documented customer complaints describe inability to deposit and problems withdrawing winnings, attributed by the operator to 'technical difficulties.'
Bonuses & value (18%)0
No claimable bonus - the brand no longer has a Russian licence and offers no active promotions since deposits ceased.
Trust & licensing (27%)0
SEVERE CONCERN: lost its Russian FNS licence after being disconnected from the TsUPIS payment system; one co-founder was a former Russian intelligence agent, and investigative reporting has labeled the operator 'The Wagner Group Of Sports Betting.' Scamdoc.com gives it a poor 25% trust score.
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Quick facts
| Owner | Roman Semiokhin, Dmitry Kazorin, Sergey Karshkov (former Russian intelligence agent, died June 2023) |
| Investigative label | 'The Wagner Group Of Sports Betting' per investigative reporting |
| Licence status | Deposits ceased January 2023; Russian FNS licence lost roughly mid-2024 |
| Trust score | 25% (Scamdoc.com) - poor |
| Russia | No welcome bonus - no longer licensed in Russia, promotions archived; previously offered up to 16,000 RUB |
Where 1xStavka is licensed
1xStavka appears on the official register in 1 country — 1 for sports betting and 0 for casino. We only feature it in markets where it holds a licence to accept you.
Europe (1)
About 1xStavka
1xStavka is part of the 1xBet gambling network, founded by Roman Semiokhin, Dmitry Kazorin and Sergey Karshkov - the latter a former Russian intelligence agent who died in June 2023. Investigative reporting has characterized the operator as 'The Wagner Group Of Sports Betting.' It ceased taking deposits in January 2023 and lost its Russian FNS licence roughly mid-2024 after disconnection from the TsUPIS payment system, with its founder reportedly abroad. Its website remains functional only for live sports streams. Customers have documented complaints about deposit failures and withdrawal problems, attributed by the operator to 'technical difficulties.' Scamdoc.com gives it a poor 25% trust score.
