Melbet, Betwinner, Megapari and 22bet look like four different bookmakers. They are not, really. All four run on the same BetB2B platform that powers 1xBet, and once you have used one you have effectively used them all: the same bet slip, the same market depth, the same menu structure, the same account rules. This page exists because reviewing each of them separately would tell you the same thing four times. Here is what actually differs between them, what they share (including the risks), and which one is worth your time if you decide to use the family at all.
What the “1xBet family” actually is
BetB2B is the white-label sportsbook and casino platform behind 1xBet. Melbet, Betwinner, Megapari and 22bet all license it, which is why their interfaces are near-identical down to the odds formats and the bet-slip behaviour. Treat the connection as a shared platform and lineage rather than fully proven common ownership: the corporate structures are deliberately opaque, and we are not going to assert something we cannot document.
What matters for you is practical. A shared platform means shared strengths (enormous market breadth, deep live betting, low minimums, wide crypto support) and shared weaknesses (the account-limitation pattern, weak-recourse licensing, mirror domains). Picking between them is therefore less about “which is better” and more about which market each one is tuned for.
The four compared
| Brand | Our rating | Genuinely best at | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbet | 3.0 / 5 | Big sportsbook (40+ sports, 250+ football markets) plus several thousand casino games | AskGamblers documents delayed withdrawals, frozen balances pending KYC, account closures |
| Betwinner | 3.0 / 5 | Largest library of the four: 8,000+ slots from 130+ providers, deep live casino | Inherits the family’s payout-dispute reputation |
| Megapari | 3.2 / 5 | Cricket specialist with above-market odds (roughly +8% cricket, +5% tennis) | Winning accounts get limited; mirror-domain reliance |
| 22bet | 3.3 / 5 | Broadest and most Western-facing: bet builder, cash-out, a route into Canada | Same platform, same risk profile; disputed UK-licence claims |
Melbet
The all-rounder. A large sportsbook (40+ sports, 250+ football markets, competitive odds, cash-out including partial cash-out) bolted to several thousand casino games from real studios: NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, Microgaming, Betsoft, Play’n GO. If you want one account that does both properly, this is the family’s most balanced option.
The honest caveat is the one that runs through this whole page: AskGamblers documents a real pattern of delayed withdrawals, balances frozen pending KYC, and account closures. Melbet is also on Italy’s ADM blocked-sites list. Rated 3.0.
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Betwinner
The library play. Betwinner carries the biggest catalogue of the four: 8,000+ slots from 130+ providers, with no fake or cloned games found when we checked, plus a deep live casino running Evolution, Ezugi, Pragmatic, Vivo and Authentic. If sheer game choice is your priority, it is the strongest of the group.
It also inherits the group’s payout-dispute reputation in full, which is why the rating sits at 3.0 despite the product being genuinely good.
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Megapari
The cricket book. Megapari is tuned for India, Brazil and emerging markets, and its pricing is the sharpest in the family: independent reviews put it above market average at roughly +8% on cricket, +5% on tennis and +4% on football, with low commissions on core markets. It also runs free live streaming across football, tennis, cricket (including every IPL match) and esports, plus 43 to 45+ sports and 1,000+ daily live matches.
The risks are specific: the family’s pattern of limiting winning accounts is the decisive one for any serious bettor, and much of Megapari’s traffic runs on mirror domains, so verify you are on a legitimate domain before depositing. Responsible-gambling tools are behind the curve. Rated 3.2.
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22bet
The most polished and most Western-facing of the four, and our highest-rated at 3.3. Huge market breadth (40+ sports, 900+ live matches, very deep bet menus), plus the features the others skip: a bet builder, one-click betting, early cash-out and boosted odds. It is also the only one of the four with a real route into Canada outside Ontario, via a cited Kahnawake licence.
Caveats: the same white-label platform and risk profile, AskGamblers complaints over delayed withdrawals and verification (including one account locked after a big win), and UK-licence claims that are disputed across sources, so check the official register rather than a badge. The 5x bonus is accumulator-only.
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Payments and bonus terms
Banking is a genuine family strength. All four take crypto alongside cards and e-wallets, minimums are low (Megapari and 22bet both start around $1), and crypto withdrawals are consistently the fastest route out: Megapari reports payouts within the hour, 22bet advertises around 15 minutes for most methods with Visa up to 7 days. Megapari also carries India-local rails (UPI, IMPS, Paytm), which is the practical reason it dominates in that market. Fiat is slower everywhere in the group, and KYC is required before any withdrawal, so complete it early rather than at cash-out.
The welcome bonuses need reading, not claiming. The family pattern is a big headline percentage attached to accumulator-only wagering: 22bet’s 5x looks generous until you see it must clear on accumulators of three or more selections at 1.40+ within 7 days, and crypto deposits usually do not qualify at all. Megapari’s is similar, roughly 200% up to $200 at 5x on 3+ leg accas with a $100 minimum deposit. Run any of them through the arithmetic in our real cost of a casino bonus guide before you opt in, because a headline number is not what the offer is worth.
The risk they all share
Say it plainly, because no affiliate page will: across this family, bettors report winning accounts being limited on sites running this software. That is the decisive risk if you are sharp or you win consistently. Add weak-recourse offshore licensing (Curaçao or Anjouan tier, where escalating a dispute gets you very little), documented withdrawal and KYC-verification complaints on player-complaint platforms, and reliance on mirror domains to get around regional blocks.
None of that makes them unusable. It does make them unsuitable for parking a bankroll. If you use the family, use it the way you would use any grey-market book: small, eyes open, crypto where possible, KYC completed early, and winnings moved out rather than left sitting. We will not call any of them “safe”.
Which one, if any
- Cricket or emerging markets: Megapari, for the odds edge and the free IPL streaming.
- Broadest product, or Canada outside Ontario: 22bet.
- Biggest game library: Betwinner.
- One account for sport and casino: Melbet.
- None of the above: a regulated operator, if your state or province has one. Where a legal option exists, it beats the whole family on recourse alone, as our offshore vs regulated casinos guide sets out.
For how we weigh product against trust, see our review methodology. New to reading the prices? Our how to read betting odds guide covers the formats these books use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Melbet, Betwinner, Megapari and 22bet the same company?
They all run on the same BetB2B platform that powers 1xBet, which is why the interfaces and markets are near-identical. Treat it as a shared platform and lineage rather than fully proven common ownership, since the corporate structures are not transparently documented.
Which 1xBet-family site is best?
It depends on what you want. 22bet is the broadest and most Western-facing (and the only one with a real route into Canada outside Ontario), Megapari has the sharpest cricket odds, Betwinner has the biggest game library, and Melbet is the most balanced for sport plus casino.
Are these sites safe?
We will not call them safe. Across the family, bettors report winning accounts being limited, and player-complaint platforms document delayed withdrawals and KYC holds. Licensing is weak-recourse offshore. Use them small and eyes-open, or use a regulated operator if one is available where you live.
Why did you merge these reviews into one page?
Because reviewing four near-identical platforms separately tells you the same thing four times. One honest comparison is more useful than four thin reviews, so we consolidated them.
Do winning accounts really get limited?
It is the most consistently reported issue across sites running this software, and it is the decisive risk for anyone who bets sharp or wins regularly. Some players report no problems, but the pattern is well documented enough that we flag it on every brand in the family.
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