{"id":67668,"date":"2026-01-21T07:43:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T07:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/?p=67668"},"modified":"2026-01-21T07:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T07:43:18","slug":"1xbet-has-been-named-sports-betting-operator-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/1xbet-has-been-named-sports-betting-operator-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"1xBet has been named Sports Betting Operator of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span lang=\"EN\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-67669\" src=\"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1xBet_Awards1_Jan_2026-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1xBet_Awards1_Jan_2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1xBet_Awards1_Jan_2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1xBet_Awards1_Jan_2026-220x146.jpg 220w, https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1xBet_Awards1_Jan_2026.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>1xBet has been recognised at the <a href=\"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Gaming Awards<\/a> 2026, receiving honours for its commitment to operational excellence and being named Sports Betting Operator of the Year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span lang=\"EN\">Hosted at the Intercontinental Hotel Barcelona, the awards ceremony brought together leading figures from across the international gaming sector. 1xBet was acknowledged for its strategic evolution, continued investment in safe gambling frameworks and continued expansion across regulated jurisdictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span lang=\"EN\">Strategic Advisor to 1xBet<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN\">,\u00a0<b>Simon Westbury<\/b>, accepted the awards on behalf of the organisation. \u201cIt is a privilege to commence 2026 and to accept this recognition on behalf of 1xBet,\u201d Westbury said. \u201cThis achievement reflects the dedication of our global teams and our commitment to building a responsible, innovative and player-focused organisation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span lang=\"EN\">The judging panel highlighted several key areas that reinforced 1xBet\u2019s leadership position:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span lang=\"EN\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b><span lang=\"EN\">Responsible Gambling Leadership<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0\u2014 including the development of the company\u2019s new global initiative unifying research, education, technology and community support to strengthen player protection.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span lang=\"EN\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b><span lang=\"EN\">Regulated Market Expansion<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0\u2014 growing its footprint across more than 35 licensed jurisdictions with robust compliance frameworks tailored to each territory.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span lang=\"EN\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b><span lang=\"EN\">Innovation in Customer Experience<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0\u2014 continuous investment in technology and behavioural tools that enhance player safety, transparency and long-term engagement.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span lang=\"EN\">1xBet\u2019s recognition confirms the company\u2019s commitment to raising industry standards by embedding responsible gambling at the centre of its growth strategy and by working collaboratively with regulators, partners and local communities.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1xBet has been recognised at the International Gaming Awards 2026, receiving honours for its commitment to operational excellence and being named Sports Betting Operator of the Year. 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