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Sports betting is a multi-billion-dollar industry, but behind the flashing lights and promises of easy money lies a hidden underworld of deception.
In recent years, shady betting companies have found a clever way to bypass regulations and continue their operations through mirror sites—duplicate versions of their main website that allow them to evade bans, deceive users, and rake in massive profits.
A mirror site is essentially a clone of an existing betting website, hosted on a different domain. Companies create dozens – sometimes even hundreds – of these mirrors to ensure they remain accessible even when regulators try to shut them down.
Why do they do this?
One of the most infamous cases of gambling companies using mirror domains is 1xBet, a company that built an empire by aggressively bypassing laws through hundreds of duplicate sites.
1xBet’s tactics were so successful that they made millions in revenue, eventually becoming a global sponsor of FC Barcelona. But despite their rise to legitimacy, their past was riddled with controversy:
Even after being blacklisted in multiple countries, they continued to thrive simply by shifting users to a new domain each time one was blocked.
But 1xBet isn’t alone. Recent investigations have revealed that newer betting companies are using the same shady tactics.
This extensive network allows them to:
Imagine this scenario: A football fan eager to bet on an upcoming match searches for a reliable betting site. They click on a paid ad for 20Bet, promising a “100% Risk-Free Bet Up to $500.”
Because so many duplicate domains exist, it’s nearly impossible for users to track where their money is actually going – or whether the site they’re on is real at all.
With the rise of mirror sites, it’s more important than ever to be cautious when engaging in online sports betting. Here are some tips to stay safe:
The sports betting industry continues to grow, but its darker side remains hidden beneath layers of deception. Companies like 1xBet, 20Bet, and MostBet have found ways to outmanoeuvre regulators and keep the money flowing—often at the expense of unsuspecting bettors.
The fact that one of the world’s most controversial gambling companies (1xBet) went from running mirror sites to sponsoring FC Barcelona should serve as a wake-up call. These companies are not just skirting the law – they are thriving because of it.
Until regulators find a way to effectively combat these tactics, sports bettors must remain vigilant. If something seems off, it probably is. And in the world of online gambling, a single wrong move could mean the difference between a big win and losing everything.
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