How to Play on 1xBet: Beginner's Guide

1xBet has one of the busiest interfaces of any betting site in Nigeria, which is why so many people search how to play 1xBet after signing up. Once you know where the event list, the bet slip and the cashier sit, it becomes routine. The steps below follow the order a new player needs them, from first deposit to booking a slip and trying virtuals.

Funding 1xBet before your first bet

1xBet takes cards, bank transfer, OPay, PalmPay and crypto Card, Bank transfer, OPay, PalmPay, Crypto. The lowest deposit is small N100 (N1,700 to qualify for the welcome bonus), but the deposit that qualifies for the welcome bonus is higher, so decide before paying whether you want the bonus. The offer described on 1xBet's Play Store listing is a first deposit bonus 300% first deposit bonus up to N600,000; Nigerian review sites describe it spread over several deposits, so read the version shown in your account.

The Nigerian site is run by Beaufortbet Nigeria Limited under a Lagos licence Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), LSLGA/OP/OSB/1XB060815 (operator Beaufortbet Nigeria Limited). The Android app is published under that name and the iOS app under 1XCorp N.V., which helps you spot fake apps. Our rating method explains how we check licences.

Getting around the 1xBet layout

• Sports, Live, Casino and other games sit in the top or side menu; the bet slip is a button at the bottom on mobile.
• Search your team or league, and star the leagues you follow so they stay on top.
• Set a deposit limit in account settings and check that your balance shows in naira.

How to place a bet on 1xBet

1. Open Sports and choose Football, or use the search bar.
2. Pick a league, then tap the match name to see all markets.
3. Tap the odds you want, for example home win or over 2.5 goals.
4. Open the bet slip and choose single or accumulator.
5. Enter your stake in naira and read the potential return.
6. Choose how odds changes are handled: accept any, accept only higher, or confirm manually.
7. Place the bet and find it in your bet history.

Choosing from 1xBet's football markets

1xBet lists far more markets per match than most local bookmakers, across dozens of sports including virtuals. Start with 1X2, double chance, both teams to score and over/under goals, and move to handicaps or specials only when you know how they settle. If a market name is unclear, read the rules page before betting.

How to book a bet on 1xBet

Add your selections, then use the save or share option on the slip to generate a code. Friends enter it to load the same selections with their own stake. Our 1xBet booking codes page covers loading and converting codes.

Live and virtual betting on 1xBet

The Live section lists matches in progress, and prices can change between tapping and confirming, so keep in-play stakes smaller until you are used to the speed. To play virtual on 1xBet, open virtual sports, pick an event such as virtual football and bet as on a real match. Virtual results are random, so give them a small, separate budget. The casino and crash games are covered in our 1xBet casino guide; any app claiming to predict them is a scam.

Can you make money on 1xBet?

Searches for "how to make money on 1xBet" or "how to get free money on 1xBet" are common. Betting is not a reliable income: the margin is built into every price and most punters lose over time. Betting on leagues you know, keeping slips short and recording results improves decisions, but nothing removes the risk. Bonus money has wagering rules before it becomes withdrawable; our registration guide shows where the promo code goes.

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