1w Licence

1w operates under a licence issued by the Government of Curaçao, one of the recognised licensing authorities in the international online gambling industry. The licence was granted to confirm that 1w meets the regulatory standards required for legal operation, covering fair play, data protection, and service transparency. For players asking whether 1w is legal in Ireland, this licence provides the legal framework that governs all games, betting services, and platform activity offered across 1w.

The licence obligates 1w to maintain transparent gaming conditions, implement responsible gambling measures, and protect user data in line with internationally accepted standards. Regular compliance checks are part of the licence conditions, ensuring continued alignment with the regulatory requirements set by the issuing authority. Independent verification of game outcomes and security protocols are maintained as part of these obligations, reinforcing the platform’s commitment to fair and accountable online gaming.

Excluded Areas

The 1w licence does not cover all territories, and access to the platform, including the website, mobile applications, and all related services, is restricted in certain countries and regions. Users located in any of the following areas are excluded from registration and participation on 1w:

  • United States of America — Regulatory ban; no licence coverage under federal and state law
  • United Kingdom — Regulator restrictions; separate licensing requirements apply
  • France — Regulatory ban; national licensing authority restrictions
  • Netherlands — Regulator restrictions; local licensing requirements not met
  • Spain — Regulator restrictions; local licensing requirements not met
  • Australia — Regulatory ban under the Interactive Gambling Act
  • Germany — Regulator restrictions; local State Treaty licensing requirements apply
  • Belgium — Regulatory ban; Gaming Commission restrictions
  • Italy — Regulator restrictions; national licensing requirements apply
  • Sweden — Regulator restrictions; Spelinspektionen licensing requirements apply
  • Czech Republic — Regulator restrictions; national licensing requirements apply
  • Romania — Regulator restrictions; national authority licensing requirements apply
  • Lithuania — Regulator restrictions; national licensing requirements apply
  • Estonia — Regulator restrictions; national licensing requirements apply
  • Latvia — Regulator restrictions; national licensing requirements apply
  • Slovakia — Regulator restrictions; national licensing requirements apply
  • Serbia — Regulatory ban; national licensing restrictions apply
  • North Korea — Regulatory ban; international sanctions and restrictions
  • Iran — Regulatory ban; national law and international restrictions

Waiver of Brand Ownership

1w does not hold ownership of, nor exercise management over, any companies that may hold separate licences issued by the same or any other gambling regulator. The 1w brand operates independently of any such entities.

1w holds no financial, managerial, or other interest in those separately licensed companies and has no capacity to influence their operational or management decisions. Accordingly, 1w bears no legal responsibility for the actions, conduct, or regulatory violations of those companies. Any claims or disputes relating to their services must be directed to the relevant licensed company or to the competent regulatory authority. Users seeking to raise concerns about a separately licensed company should contact that company directly or refer the matter to the appropriate regulator.

Licence Verification System

A digital licence verification system is available to allow users to confirm the current status and authenticity of the 1w licence at any time. This tool provides direct access to the regulator’s records, giving you the means to check whether the licence is active and valid.

The verification system is a digital status-check tool maintained and operated by the licensing authority. All texts, images, seals, and materials displayed within the verification system are the exclusive property of the regulator and are protected under applicable copyright law. Reproduction, commercial use, or any other third-party use of these materials without authorisation is strictly prohibited. Improper use of the verification system or its content may result in legal penalties under the relevant jurisdiction.

Trademarks

All trademarks, logos, and commercial identifiers displayed on the 1w website and mobile applications are protected under the intellectual property rights of the licence holder or the relevant regulatory authority. These rights are enforced in full across all platforms and services associated with the brand.

Ownership of these marks rests solely with the designated rights holder, and protection extends beyond registered trademarks and domain names to cover all brand-style elements, including visual identity components and service identifiers. Unauthorised use, reproduction, or imitation of any protected mark or identifier is strictly prohibited. Violations may give rise to legal liability under applicable intellectual property and commercial law.

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