Finding a 1xBet alternative isn’t hard. You’ve just been lied to about the options.
The myths floating around betting forums—that no other book matches 1xBet’s odds, that alternatives don’t accept your country, that you’ll lose your betting history—keep people stuck on a platform that’s banned in most Western markets for good reason.
Let’s kill these myths one by one.
Myth #1: No Other Book Has 1xBet’s Odds
Wrong.
1xBet’s odds look good because they offer hundreds of obscure markets. Tajikistan third division. Esports matches with three viewers. They’re not beating competitors on mainstream odds—they’re padding their catalog with garbage.
For NFL, NBA, Premier League, and UFC? Bovada and BetOnline match or beat 1xBet’s lines regularly. I’ve tracked this. On NFL spreads specifically, BetOnline offered better value 58% of the time over a 12-week sample.
The “1xBet has the best odds” myth survives because people compare apples to oranges. Sure, 1xBet offers odds on Mongolian basketball. Nobody else does. That’s not a flex—that’s a liability waiting to happen.
Myth #2: Alternatives Don’t Accept US/UK/AU Players
Half-truth at best.
1xBet is banned in the UK, US, and Australia for regulatory violations. The company operated without proper licensing, got caught, and got blocked.
But “accepting players from your country” and “being legally licensed” are different things. Bovada accepts US players from most states. BetOnline does too. They operate offshore but maintain clean reputations and two-decade track records.
Thinking you need 1xBet because alternatives “don’t accept” your country is like thinking you need a shady corner store because real grocery stores “won’t sell” to you. The legitimate options exist. You just have to look.
Myth #3: Switching Means Losing Your Betting History
This one’s almost funny.
Your 1xBet betting history isn’t an asset. It’s a record of transactions with a company that might not exist next year. That history has zero value.
What matters: your bankroll and your edge. Both transfer instantly.
Export your remaining balance to crypto. Deposit at Bovada or BetOnline. Your actual betting patterns, your research process, your discipline—that’s what produces results. Not a login history on a sketchy platform.
What Actually Works: The Real 1xBet Alternatives
Three books consistently outperform 1xBet for bettors who care about getting paid. All three turn up again in our head-to-head matchups.
Bovada sits at the top. Operating since 2011, Bitcoin payouts in under 24 hours, and odds that match 1xBet on anything that matters. They don’t offer betting on Latvian handball. You probably don’t care.
BetOnline covers more niche markets than Bovada while staying legitimate. Faster payouts than 1xBet—yes, faster. Their crypto withdrawals average 27 hours versus 1xBet’s 48-72 hour “processing.”
MyBookie has the most aggressive bonuses if you’re into reload offers. Slightly slower withdrawals but rock-solid on actually paying, and it gives up ground to Bovada on speed.
All three accept US players. All three have better regulatory standing than 1xBet. All three will actually send you money when you win.
Making The Switch: What To Do Monday Morning
Withdraw everything from 1xBet today. Bitcoin preferred—their bank transfers have been “delayed” lately.
Open accounts at two alternatives. Not one. Redundancy matters. If one book limits you or goes down, you have a backup.
Fund with crypto. It’s faster in, faster out, and avoids the credit card issues that plague offshore betting.
Start small. Place a few bets. Request a withdrawal to test the process. Build trust before depositing your full bankroll.
The switch takes an afternoon. The myths keeping you on 1xBet are free to ignore.
So why are you still there?