Reply To: Kenya is tightening the rules

[Tobias Dorian]

Yes, the situation with tightening regulations for online betting, including for such large platforms as 1xBet, does require careful analysis. Firstly, such measures are usually aimed at combating gambling-related problems: addiction, fraud and money laundering. In the case of Kenya, as in other countries, such tightening is often associated with the fact that the government is trying to create a more controlled betting environment and prevent negative social consequences, such as the growth of gambling addiction. 1XBET isn’t scam, it, like other international operators, faces the need to adapt to local legal conditions, and this is always a big challenge. Tightening regulations in Kenya requires companies like 1xBet to implement new mechanisms to comply with local standards. This may include stricter verification of player identities, the introduction of betting limits, changes in the format of bonus programs, as well as the introduction of technologies to prevent money laundering and other illegal activities. It is important to understand that in countries like Kenya, gambling is big business, and the government is trying to find a balance between regulating and stimulating the industry. On the one hand, it does not want players to face massive addiction problems, and on the other, it is interested in tax revenues from legalized platforms. But if companies are too restrictive, this could lead to some players moving to illegal sites. This, in turn, will create more problems because illegal platforms will not be able to provide the same level of safety and security as regulated ones.