1win License
1win operates under a licence issued by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB), one of the most established regulatory authorities in the online gambling industry. The licence was granted under the national ordinance on offshore games of hazard and covers the full range of gaming and betting services offered across 1win platforms. This regulatory framework sets binding obligations on fair play, data protection, responsible gambling practices, and alignment with international standards for online gaming compliance.
Excluded Areas
Licensed operations on the 1win platform, including its website, mobile applications, and all associated services, do not extend to certain countries and regions due to regulatory restrictions or the absence of applicable licence coverage. Users accessing the platform from any of the following territories are not permitted to register or play:
- United States of America — Federal and state-level regulatory ban on foreign online gambling operators;
- United Kingdom — Requires separate licence from the UK Gambling Commission, not currently held;
- France — National regulatory body (ANJ) requires dedicated local licensing;
- Netherlands — Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) licensing required for legal operation;
- Australia — Interactive Gambling Act prohibits foreign online casino services;
- Spain — DGOJ licence required for legal market access;
- Germany — State Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV) mandates specific national authorisation;
- Italy — ADM licence required for all online gambling operators;
- Belgium — Gaming Commission licence required; foreign operators face strict enforcement;
- Sweden — Spelinspektionen licence required for legal service provision;
- Denmark — Spillemyndigheden licence required for all gambling services;
- Portugal — SRIJ licence required for online gambling operations;
- Romania — ONJN licence required for legal online gaming access;
- Czech Republic — Ministry of Finance licence required for all online gambling;
- Slovakia — Regulatory authority approval required for online gambling services;
- Hungary — State Gaming Supervisory Authority licence required;
- Bulgaria — State Commission on Gambling licence required;
- Cyprus — National Betting Authority licence required for legal operation;
- Israel — Online gambling is broadly prohibited under national law;
- Singapore — Remote Gambling Act prohibits unlicensed foreign operators;
- Hong Kong — Gambling Ordinance prohibits most forms of online gambling;
- China (Mainland) — Online gambling is prohibited under national law;
- Turkey — Online gambling is prohibited without a national licence;
- Iran — Gambling in all forms is prohibited under national law;
- Iraq — No legal framework exists for online gambling licensing;
- Kuwait — Gambling is prohibited under national law;
- Qatar — Gambling is prohibited under national law;
- Saudi Arabia — Gambling is prohibited under national law;
- United Arab Emirates — Gambling is prohibited under federal law.
This list reflects current operational restrictions and may be updated in accordance with changes in applicable laws or licence conditions.
Waiver of Brand Ownership
1win is not the owner of companies licensed directly by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board and does not manage or control those entities in any capacity. The brand operates independently of other licence holders registered under the same regulatory authority.
1win holds no financial, managerial, or operational interest in any third-party company licensed by the GCB and has no ability to influence their decisions, policies, or conduct. No responsibility is assumed for the actions, omissions, or regulatory violations of any such companies. Users with claims or disputes relating to those entities must direct their enquiries to the relevant company or to the Curaçao Gaming Control Board directly.
Licence Verification System
A dedicated licence verification system is available to allow users to confirm the current status and authenticity of the 1win licence issued by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board. This digital status-check tool provides direct access to licence records maintained by the regulatory authority.
All texts, images, and materials presented within the verification system are the intellectual property of the Curaçao Gaming Control Board and are protected under applicable copyright law. Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of any such materials by third parties is strictly prohibited. Improper use of the verification seal or its associated content may result in civil or criminal penalties under the laws of the relevant jurisdiction. Users seeking to verify the licence independently may do so through the official GCB verification portal.
Trademarks
All trademarks, logos, and commercial identifiers displayed on the 1win website and mobile applications are protected assets belonging to the respective rights holder, which may be the licence holder, the Curaçao Gaming Control Board, or affiliated brand owners. These protections are recognised under applicable intellectual property law.
Ownership of these marks extends beyond formally registered trademarks and domain names to include other brand elements such as stylistic identifiers, graphical assets, and proprietary design features associated with the 1win brand. Unauthorised reproduction, imitation, or commercial use of any protected element is strictly prohibited. Violations of these protections may give rise to legal liability under applicable national and international intellectual property legislation.
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