Hamro Patro Promotes Banned ‘1XBET’; Will Action Be Taken?

The Hamro Patro app has promoted the illegal 1XBET online betting app.

1XBET is prohibited in Nepal. However, the Hamro Patro app is unlawfully advertising 1XBET.

The 1XBET advertising that appears on Hamro Patro is a 'Google Ad'. The Hamro Patro team is capable of regulating it. However, despite the fact that it can be prevented, concerned parties have shown very little interest. Perhaps because of the staggering prices of advertising, the Hamro Patro appears to be silent.

Stakeholders claim that, while such unlawful promotions have enriched Hamro Patro operators, the nation is experiencing significant losses.  This move is a direct violation of the Advertising Regulation Act.

Previously, police held prominent Nepali musicians and YouTubers for promoting illicit 1XBET online gambling. Online gambling is strictly prohibited in Nepal.

The authorities have reported a rise in the number of illicit internet casinos in Nepal. Such advertising increases young people's interest in online gambling.

What is 1XBET?
1XBET offers an online betting platform. The user can place bets, similar to gambling, by speculating the outcome of the entire game or the actions at certain times during the game. If the desired outcome is achieved, the stated amount will be refunded. In the case of a mismatch, you will lose your whole gamble.

Winners are also confirmed via  lucky draws, with numerous incentives offered on this platform. Someone in different areas and nations operates as the company's agent. Such agents create accounts under fake identities while presenting documents, such as the citizenship of other persons, to play the gamble.

Several mobile wallets and bank accounts in Nepal are being used for online betting sites. After creating an account, a user must deposit money into it. As one cannot deposit directly from a Nepali bank or mobile wallet, they must send the wallet or bank account of the agent in Nepal, who will eventually send the desired amount to their account.