1xBet Electronic Betting Case Postponed Until August 15

The court has postponed the trial of defendants accused of operating an illegal electronic betting network through the 1xBet platform until August 15 to complete legal procedures.

  Tue , July 21 2026 / 06:21 PM Updated At: 2026-07-21 18:21:12

Court Delays Trial

The competent court has postponed the trial of defendants accused of operating an electronic betting network through the 1xBet platform until August 15, allowing time to complete legal procedures, including notifying the fifth defendant of the prosecution's appeal.

Charges Against the Defendants

Illegal Online Betting Operations

Prosecutors accuse the defendants of operating and managing an illegal online betting network, as well as receiving and transferring funds for bettors inside Egypt through the 1xBet application in violation of the law.

Main Defendant's Statements

Managing Seven Accounts

Investigations revealed that the main defendant admitted to operating seven accounts as an agent for 1xBet.

He stated that he received direct instructions from individuals managing the platform abroad to process deposits, withdrawals, and financial transfers related to bettors inside Egypt.

Next Court Hearing

The court is scheduled to resume hearing the case on August 15, after completing the required legal notification procedures regarding the prosecution's appeal.

Why was the trial postponed?

The hearing was postponed to complete legal procedures and notify the fifth defendant of the prosecution's appeal.

When is the next hearing?

The next court session is scheduled for August 15.

What charges do the defendants face?

They are accused of operating an illegal online betting network and processing financial transactions for bettors.

What did the main defendant admit?

He admitted managing seven accounts as a 1xBet agent and handling deposits, withdrawals, and money transfers.

Has a final verdict been issued?

No. The case remains under judicial review, and no final ruling has been issued.

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