Overview: identity check and ID verification in Nigeria

1xbet maintains a Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) framework tailored to Nigeria.

These measures support identity check and ID verification, safeguard personal data, and help prevent the misuse of gaming services.

The policy reflects obligations under Nigerian law, including the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, and requirements of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering, and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit.

Purpose: security measures for user safety and transparency

KYC and AML procedures are applied to verify identity, deter fraud, and combat financial crime across the platform in Nigeria.

These controls also ensure adherence to local regulatory requirements.

  • Fair play and integrity of betting outcomes
  • User safety and account protection
  • Transparency in onboarding and payments
  • Compliance with Nigerian AML/CTF laws and reporting obligations
  • Appropriate security measures for personal data

KYC requirements and document submission for the account holder

Every new user must complete ID verification before full access to services is granted.

Additional checks may be required based on risk or when profile details change.

  • Government-issued photo identification
  • Proof of residential address or place of stay
  • Confirmation of ownership for the chosen payment method

AML controls and transaction monitoring to detect suspicious activity

Controls are in place to prevent money laundering and any illegal activity linked to gaming transactions.

Risk-based measures help identify, assess, and manage exposure across the user lifecycle.

  • Ongoing transaction monitoring of deposits, bets, withdrawals, and account activity aligned to risk scoring
  • Automated detection rules and thresholds to flag unusual patterns
  • Enhanced due diligence for higher-risk profiles, events, or cross-border transfers
  • Reviews of large, rapid, or unusual transfers between payment instruments
  • Sanctions and Politically Exposed Person screening at onboarding and on a rolling basis
  • Timely reporting to competent authorities, including suspicious and currency transaction reports to the NFIU where required by law
  • Periodic internal audits and record-keeping to test AML effectiveness

Prohibited activities that undermine fair play and account protection

Restrictions apply to support KYC and AML obligations and to protect users and the platform from misuse.

Violations may lead to enforcement under this policy.

  • Creating multiple accounts or using another person’s profile
  • Submitting forged or stolen documents
  • Attempts to hide the source of funds or layer transactions
  • Manipulating systems, odds, or game outcomes
  • Sharing, selling, or transferring account access
  • Using third-party or anonymous payment instruments
  • Misrepresenting identity or acting as a proxy for another person

Non-compliance outcomes under regulatory requirements and reporting obligations

Breaches of this policy or detection of suspicious activity trigger enforcement consistent with Nigerian law.

Actions are proportionate to the level of risk and may occur without prior notice.

Possible outcomes include temporary or permanent account suspension, freezing or confiscation of funds linked to suspicious activity, cancellation of bets or winnings, reporting to competent authorities where applicable.

User responsibilities for accurate personal data and secure payments

Users must provide accurate and current personal data and complete verification promptly when requested.

Document submission must be legible and authentic, and any change to name, address, or payment details must be updated as soon as practicable.

Only payment methods owned and controlled by the account holder may be used.

Additional information or evidence may be requested at any time to support risk assessments, and timely responses are required.

Suspicious activity noticed in an account should be reported to customer support promptly to support account protection.

Fair play, transparency, and responsible gaming principles

1xbet upholds fair play and transparency to protect users and maintain a safe environment in Nigeria.

These principles guide integrity safeguards and responsible gaming across all services.

  • Compliance with KYC/AML standards and Nigerian regulatory requirements
  • Confidentiality and protection of personal data under applicable data protection laws
  • Ongoing monitoring to detect and address suspicious activity
  • Prevention of manipulation, collusion, and other unfair behaviour
  • Guidance and user support on safety, account protection, and responsible gaming
  • Shared responsibility between the platform and users for a secure service
  • Equal conditions for all users regardless of stake or status

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