Is 1xBet still operating in Uganda? (verified July 2026)
Short answer: yes, for sports betting. The timeline, against the official NLGRB record:
- 2 February 2024 — Advanced Gaming Limited (trading as 1xBet) notified NLGRB it was closing its Uganda operations with immediate effect; players were told to withdraw funds.
- 2025 — 1xBet returned to the official licensed list (NLGRB-BM-25-0135).
- 2026 — relicensed again: General Betting Operating Licence, Online — NLGRB-BM-26-0206, local domain 1xbet.ug (official register, checked 4 July 2026).
One caveat the clone sites will not tell you: the 2026 NLGRB list shows no separate online casino licence for 1xBet — its 2026 entry covers online betting. Treat the sportsbook as the licensed product; if you specifically want licensed online casino play, 22Bet holds a full 2026 casino licence (NLGRB-CS-26-0222). Beware of clone domains (“1xbet uganda online” mirrors) — the licensed local domain is 1xbet.ug.
Summary
1xBet Uganda is the largest sportsbook on this page by market depth, with full Uganda Premier League coverage, deep European football, all major UEFA competitions, esports, and a virtuals lobby that runs 24/7. Casino, live casino, and slots sit alongside the sportsbook under a single wallet. For a sportsbook-first player who also wants occasional casino sessions, 1xBet is hard to ignore.
The trade-offs: the 2026 licence covers online betting, not a separate online casino licence, and 1xBet left the market once, in February 2024, before relicensing. We have not funded an account, so the cashier and payout details below come from 1xBet's published terms or third-party reports, marked as such.
Cashier — mobile money flow
1xBet supports the most payment methods of any operator on the list — Airtel Money, MTN Mobile Money, bank transfer, card, plus a long crypto set (BTC, USDT TRC-20, ETH, LTC and others). For Ugandan players, Airtel Money and MTN MoMo are listed as direct cashier options.
The good:
- Both mobile money rails listed individually, with logos.
- Minimum deposit (1,000 UGX) shown on the deposit page before sign-up.
- Same-number rule for withdrawals stated on the deposit page.
What we have not checked:
- We have not funded a 1xBet account, so we cannot confirm how the cashier behaves in practice. Check the minimums and the same-number rule on 1xbet.ug before you deposit.
Withdrawals
1xBet’s posted withdrawal time is variable — 1 hour to 5 days depending on method. For Airtel Money and MTN MoMo specifically, the reported windows (operator-published or independently reported, not our timings) are:
- Verified accounts under 200,000 UGX: under 2 hours.
- First withdrawals over 500,000 UGX: 1–3 business days while KYC completes.
- High-volume weekend withdrawals: can stretch to 24 hours during Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon when football traffic peaks.
The withdrawal page lists pending times and limits, but the language is more cautious (“subject to review”) than at BetWinner or 22Bet. Treat the slower end of the SLA as the planning baseline.
KYC
1xBet runs a fairly strict KYC model for an offshore operator:
- Document upload requested before the first withdrawal, regardless of size, in many cases.
- Standard documents: National ID or passport, proof of phone number ownership, and (for larger withdrawals) a utility bill or bank statement no older than 90 days.
- Verification is 1–3 business days.
The strictness is a feature, not a bug — it reduces the chance of a payout dispute later. The cost is up-front friction. Plan to upload documents during the first session rather than at withdrawal time.
Bonuses — sports-first welcome with casino crossover
1xBet’s welcome offer is structured around the sportsbook by default. The Uganda landing page typically shows a first-deposit match up to 540,000 UGX with sportsbook rollover, and a separate casino offer is available on a different opt-in flow.
Practical notes:
- Sportsbook welcome: match credit usable on accumulator bets with a defined minimum odds requirement. Time limit 30 days.
- Casino welcome: opt-in separately, shorter time limit (7 days), 5× wagering on slots only.
- Reload bonuses: frequent — 1xBet runs more reload promotions than any other operator on this page. Most are sportsbook-leaning, but a slot-cashback variant runs on most weekends.
The reload calendar is the real ongoing value at 1xBet, more so than the welcome.
Game library
- Slots: ~6,000 titles. The largest count on this page (slightly above 22Bet’s ~5,500), with strong coverage across Pragmatic Play, Play’n GO, NetEnt, Microgaming, and a long tail of regional providers.
- Live casino: ~600 tables. Mostly Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live.
- Sportsbook: the deepest on this page. Full UPL coverage, all major European leagues, US sports, esports.
- Virtuals: 24/7 lobby with multiple sports.
- Bingo, lottery, TV games: present but secondary.
For sheer breadth, 1xBet wins on this page. The cost is a busier interface — finding a specific title can take an extra search step compared to 22Bet’s cleaner lobby.
Mobile experience
1xBet ships a native Android app for the Uganda market. The responsive site is also functional, but the app is the better experience because it hides the desktop-style menu density.
On a 375 × 812 viewport via the responsive site:
- Cashier reachable in two taps.
- Tap targets pass the 48 × 48 px guideline almost everywhere — the payment-method scroll list is the one tight area.
- OTP arrives on the same device.
- Live chat opens as an overlay; session is preserved.
The app removes the menu density issue but adds an install/update overhead. For a once-a-week player, the responsive site is fine. For daily use, the app is worth installing.
Support
- Live chat: 24/7. English primary; Russian also available. Response-time data unavailable — not yet timed by this site.
- Email: weekday response 4–24 hours (operator-published, not verified by us). Slower than BetWinner or MELbet.
- Phone: not advertised for the UG market.
- In-app messaging: available.
The support quality varies more than at BetWinner or 22Bet — some agents are sharp on cashier issues, others escalate sooner. If your first agent cannot resolve a payment question, asking for a payments specialist often helps.
Verdict
1xBet Uganda is the right pick if sportsbook is your primary use case and casino is secondary. The depth, the reload calendar, and the UPL coverage are unmatched on this page.
If casino is your primary focus, 22Bet (broader live casino, cleaner cashier), MELbet (Friday cashback, smaller native app), or BetWinner (cleanest cashier, casino-only welcome) probably suit you better. If you want an operator on the NLGRB 2026 licensed list, see 22Bet (online casino + betting) or Premier Bet (land-based betting, retail cash-out). Compare all licensed operators side by side in our best payout casinos in Uganda ranking.
For broader payment context, see our Airtel Money payment guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uganda 1xBet the same site as 1xbet.com?
Yes — there is no separate Uganda-only 1xBet platform. Ugandan players use the same 1xbet.com site, licensed locally for sports betting under NLGRB-BM-26-0206. There is no dedicated Uganda 1xBet casino licence for 2026, so casino-style games on the site fall outside NLGRB oversight even though the sportsbook is licensed.
Does 1xBet still work in Uganda?
Yes. 1xBet closed in Uganda in February 2024, then re-licensed for sports betting in 2025 (NLGRB-BM-25-0135) and renewed for 2026 (NLGRB-BM-26-0206). It currently operates as a licensed sportsbook — there is no separate 2026 online casino licence.
Does 1xBet Uganda accept Airtel Money?
Yes — Airtel Money is a direct cashier option for both deposits and withdrawals. Minimum deposit 1,000 UGX. The same-number rule applies for withdrawals.
How fast are 1xBet withdrawals to Airtel Money?
Variable. Verified accounts under 200,000 UGX typically see funds within 2 hours. First withdrawals over 500,000 UGX can take 1–3 business days while KYC completes. Saturday/Sunday football peaks can slow processing. Times shown are operator-published or independently reported, not our own timings.
Is the 1xBet welcome bonus for sportsbook or casino?
Both, on separate opt-in flows. The default landing welcome is sportsbook-leaning (matched credit usable on accumulators). The casino welcome (5× wagering on slots) is a separate opt-in.
Is 1xBet legal in Uganda?
Yes, for sports betting. 1xBet holds a 2026 NLGRB General Betting Operating Licence, Online (NLGRB-BM-26-0206), after re-licensing in 2025-2026 following its February 2024 closure. There is no separate 2026 online casino licence for 1xBet — for licensed online casino play, see 22Bet.
What payment methods does 1xBet support beyond Airtel Money?
1xBet supports the largest payment-method set on this page: MTN Mobile Money, bank transfer, card, plus crypto (BTC, USDT TRC-20, ETH, LTC and others). UGX, USD, EUR, BTC are the main currencies.