Same brands, same weights, two different answers. The numbers below are deposit-tested and the scores recompute every build.
| Spec | Betplay | 1xBet |
|---|---|---|
| WCI score | 61 (Adequate) | 62 (Adequate) |
| Tier | B | B |
| Overall rating | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Welcome bonus | 200% up to 0.02 BTC | $130 + free bet |
| Promo code | MAX | NEWBONUS |
| Cryptos accepted | 10 | 15 |
| Min deposit | 0.0001 BTC (approx £7) | $1 equivalent in crypto |
| Withdrawal speed | Lightning Network instant, on-chain within 10 minutes | 15 minutes to 7 days, depends on method and KYC state |
| Licence | Curaçao Gaming Authority (OGL/2024/902/0582) | Curacao eGaming (8048/JAZ), operated through 1XCorp N.V. |
| Year founded | 2020 | 2007 |
| Game count | 3,500+ | 7,000+ |
| Live streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Component | Betplay | 1xBet |
|---|---|---|
| Reserves (30%) | 20 | 39 |
| Payout (25%) | 85 | 85 |
| Age and history (20%) | 85 | 60 |
| Licence (15%) | 70 | 70 |
| Trend (10%) | 65 | 65 |
WCI 61 against 62 is statistical noise inside our methodology. The formula was not designed to split hairs at this granularity, which is the honest answer most affiliate sites do not give you. Treat both as broadly equivalent on payout confidence and pick on the product axes below.
On the headline number, Betplay caps the welcome at $1,400 against $130 at 1xBet. The bigger banner does not always survive contact with the rollover. Betplay runs a 35 rollover, 1xBet runs 5. Multiply the cap by the rollover number if you want the wagering you actually have to put through to keep the money. Most people do that math after the deposit, which is the wrong order.
Coin breadth: 1xBet accepts 15 cryptos against 10 at Betplay. If you hold something past the top five, the breadth matters at deposit time and at withdrawal time. If you only ever move USDT or BTC, the breadth is a feature you do not use, and the count is irrelevant.
Where the two brands actually diverge on product: licence (Curaçao Gaming Authority (OGL/2024/902/0582) versus Curacao eGaming (8048/JAZ), operated through 1XCorp N.V.) and operating history (1xBet is the older book by several years). Those are the axes that should decide the pick if the WCI gap is small. None of them shows up in the welcome banner, which is the operator preference, not the player one.
Take 1xBet as the default. WCI 62 against 61 is inside the margin where either operator is defensible, but the higher score is the higher score. Take Betplay if you specifically want Lightning-payout crypto sportsbook and casino with an unusually low house-edge book. and you have read the trade-off in Betplay's review. Both pay out. Both were deposit-tested by us this quarter.
