Melbet
Extreme DangerBlacklisted Platform
Melbet operates without valid gambling licenses in most jurisdictions where it accepts players. Part of the 1xBet corporate network, it shares the same fraudulent infrastructure. Players report manipulated game outcomes, systematic payment refusals on winning accounts, and customer support that becomes completely unresponsive after withdrawal requests. The platform has no regulatory oversight and operates with impunity.
- Over 487 documented complaints
- Operates without valid gambling license
- Part of 1xBet fraudulent network
- Widespread allegations of manipulated games
- Systematic refusal to pay winning players
- Customer support disappears after withdrawal requests
- Winning accounts suddenly restricted
- KYC requests never approved regardless of documents
- Payment methods 'unavailable' when withdrawing
- Support tickets ignored for weeks
- Accounts locked citing non-existent violations
- Crypto addresses marked invalid to block withdrawals
- Melbet operates illegally in most countries
- No regulatory protection — no recourse if scammed
- Same company as 1xBet, 22Bet, Betwinner
- Document all activity if you have existing funds
- File chargebacks immediately if possible
After a profitable month of sports betting totaling $8,500 in winnings, Melbet voided all winning bets retroactively citing 'suspicious activity'. When asked what was suspicious, support stopped responding. The original deposit of $1,200 was also confiscated.
- ·Total winnings: $8,500
- ·Original deposit: $1,200
- ·All voided citing: 'Suspicious activity'
- ·Evidence of suspicion provided: None
- ·Support response: Stopped replying
Player triggered a $22,000 jackpot on a slot game. The screen froze immediately after the jackpot animation. Upon reload, the game showed no jackpot was won and balance was unchanged. Melbet claims 'game malfunction voids all plays' despite the jackpot clearly triggering.
- ·Jackpot triggered: $22,000
- ·Game behavior: Froze after jackpot animation
- ·After reload: No jackpot recorded
- ·Melbet response: 'Malfunction voids all plays'
- ·Player evidence: None (screen froze before screenshot)
Player had a fully verified account for 2 years with multiple successful withdrawals. After winning $5,600, Melbet suddenly required 're-verification' with new documents. The same documents used before were now rejected. Four months later, still 'under review'.
- ·Account age: 2 years (fully verified)
- ·Previous withdrawals: Multiple (successful)
- ·Amount pending: $5,600
- ·New requirement: 'Re-verification'
- ·Status after 4 months: Still 'under review'
Player requested withdrawal of 0.18 BTC to their wallet. Melbet rejected it claiming 'invalid address'. The address was verified on multiple blockchain explorers and had received transactions before. When player provided proof, Melbet simply stopped responding.
- ·Amount: 0.18 BTC (~$7,200)
- ·Rejection reason: 'Invalid address'
- ·Address verification: Valid on all blockchain explorers
- ·Previous transactions to address: Yes
- ·Melbet response after proof: Silence
During escalated support chat about $11,000 withdrawal delay, agent said: 'Accounts with significant winnings go through enhanced review. This is standard procedure for player protection.' Player asked 'protection from what?' — agent ended chat.
- ·Withdrawal pending: $11,000
- ·Agent admission: 'Enhanced review for significant winnings'
- ·Follow-up question: 'Protection from what?'
- ·Agent response: Ended chat immediately
- ·Evidence: Screenshot saved
After winning $4,800, player's account was closed citing 'VPN or proxy detected'. Player never used VPN and provided ISP statements proving consistent local IP. Melbet refused to reconsider, stating their 'detection systems are final'.
- ·Amount confiscated: $4,800
- ·Closure reason: 'VPN detected'
- ·Actual VPN usage: None
- ·Evidence provided: ISP statements showing local IP
- ·Melbet response: 'Detection systems are final'
Player's $3,200 withdrawal was approved, then cancelled citing 'additional verification needed' — 3 times in a row. Each time new documents were requested. After the third cancellation, player is waiting again with no timeline.
- ·Amount: $3,200
- ·Approvals: 3 times
- ·Cancellations: 3 times
- ·Each cancellation: New documents requested
- ·Current status: Waiting (no timeline)
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