Same brands, same weights, two different answers. The numbers below are deposit-tested and the scores recompute every build.
| Spec | Duel | 1xBet |
|---|---|---|
| WCI score | 65 (Adequate) | 62 (Adequate) |
| Tier | B | B |
| Overall rating | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Welcome bonus | 100% up to $1,000 | $130 + free bet |
| Promo code | MAXBET | NEWBONUS |
| Cryptos accepted | 8 | 15 |
| Min deposit | 0.0001 BTC equivalent | $1 equivalent in crypto |
| Withdrawal speed | Instant for most coins, under 1 minute typical | 15 minutes to 7 days, depends on method and KYC state |
| Licence | Anjouan Gaming (ALSI-132404028-FI3) | Curacao eGaming (8048/JAZ), operated through 1XCorp N.V. |
| Year founded | 2023 | 2007 |
| Game count | 3,800+ | 7,000+ |
| Live streaming | No | Yes |
| Component | Duel | 1xBet |
|---|---|---|
| Reserves (30%) | 50 | 39 |
| Payout (25%) | 85 | 85 |
| Age and history (20%) | 70 | 60 |
| Licence (15%) | 55 | 70 |
| Trend (10%) | 65 | 65 |
WCI 65 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, Duel caps the welcome at $1,000 against $130 at 1xBet. The bigger banner does not always survive contact with the rollover. Duel 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 8 at Duel. 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 (Anjouan Gaming (ALSI-132404028-FI3) versus Curacao eGaming (8048/JAZ), operated through 1XCorp N.V.), operating history (1xBet is the older book by several years), and live streaming (only 1xBet carries it). 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 Duel as the default. WCI 65 against 62 is inside the margin where either operator is defensible, but the higher score is the higher score. Take 1xBet if you specifically want Massive market depth, Curacao licence, long history of regulator complaints. Bet here with eyes open. and you have read the trade-off in 1xBet's review. Both pay out. Both were deposit-tested by us this quarter.
