Global iGaming platform 1win has been named “Crypto Casino of the Year 2026” at the Belgrade Web3 & iGaming Awards (BWIGA Awards), a leading event uniting experts from Web3, blockchain, and iGaming industries. 1win Partners also received additional recognitions for “Best Affiliate Program” and “Best CMO,” highlighting its growing influence in the global crypto iGaming ecosystem.

The award recognizes 1win’s focus on building a high-performance platform designed for the crypto-friendly generation. Since its launch in 2016, 1win has been refining the balance between premium entertainment and blockchain technology, offering a product where speed, privacy, and accessibility are built into the core experience. As a Curaçao-licensed casino, 1win provides a globally accessible platform with multi-language support and seamless performance across devices, including native iOS and Android applications.

At the heart of its offering is a crypto-first approach. The platform supports a wide range of digital assets, including BTC, ETH (ERC-20), TRX (TRC-20), BSC (BEP-20), TON, SOL, DOGE, DASH, and XRP, allowing users to move funds efficiently across networks. In line with its focus on crypto users, 1win offers an enhanced bonus system, with up to 600% on crypto deposits.

Commenting on the recognition, Mike Danshin, CMO 1win Crypto, said: “Today, the market is no longer competing on bonuses or traffic, it is competing for attention. In crypto iGaming, players are exposed to similar offers across platforms, and the real difference comes from how well a brand understands its audience and builds trust. At 1win, we focus on being a truly crypto-native product. This means clear positioning, tailored communication for different player segments, and a scalable marketing ecosystem that combines global brand presence with local relevance. Receiving this award as the best crypto casino is a strong validation of our approach.”

The Belgrade Web3 & iGaming Awards is one of the key industry platforms in the region, recognizing companies that demonstrate innovation, scalability, and impact across emerging digital ecosystems. The recognition further reinforces 1win’s position as a major player shaping the future of crypto-powered online entertainment.

About 1win

Founded in 2016, 1win is a crypto platform in the global gaming industry. Operating across Asia, Latin America, and Africa, 1win offers a wide range of services adapted to regional audiences. In 2024, 1win partnered with actor Johnny Sins as its brand ambassador. In 2025, MMA legend Jon Jones joined 1win as its global ambassador. American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, Gable Steveson, stepped into the 1win global ambassador team earlier this year.

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ACR Poker is igniting the spring poker season with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Special High Five Edition, offering an astonishing $10 million in guaranteed prize pools alongside the return of its celebrated High Five Series.

From April 12 to April 28, 2026, the special edition will feature two marquee events running simultaneously — an $8 million GTD No‑Limit Hold’em (NLH) and a $2 million GTD Pot‑Limit Omaha (PLO) tournament — promising some of the most thrilling online poker action of the year.

Players buy in for $2,650 and compete for massive mystery bounties, with the NLH event offering up to $500,000 for a single knockout and the PLO event featuring a top bounty of $200,000. Every knockout on Day 2 guarantees at least $5,000 in bounty rewards.

With five Day 1 flights, participants can enter multiple times and build competitive stacks for Day 2’s showdown. Qualifiers begin April 7th through Venom Fever satellites, providing hundreds of seats — some even free — via Direct, Mega, or Beast satellite events.

All players who make it to Day 2 on April 27th at 1:05 pm ET are already in the money. The climactic final table to crown this special edition’s champions will take place on April 28th at 4:05 pm ET.

ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker says the High Five edition builds on the momentum of earlier high‑stakes events like the $50 Million OSS XL, combining huge guarantees with broad access and big bounty potential for players of all bankrolls.

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Sweden has seen a long‑term decline in gambling addiction over the past 25 years, despite rapid growth in online gambling availability, advertising, and mobile gaming.

Economist Ola Nevander’s research for the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) shows that the prevalence of problem gambling has steadily fallen since the early 2000s, even as the market expanded. This trend emerged even with the widespread adoption of digital gaming products and 24/7 access on smartphones.

According to the findings, the proportion of Swedes classified as problem gamblers (based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index) dropped from about 2.2 % in 2008–09 to around 1.3 % by 2021, marking a significant reduction in overall gambling harm.

Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary General of BOS, emphasizes that this decline suggests Sweden’s regulatory and industry efforts are moving in the right direction. While the transformation from traditional physical gambling venues to digital platforms has raised concerns, online tools such as responsible gaming technologies and AI‑assisted safeguards are helping reduce problem gambling rates.

However, Hoffstedt cautions that much work remains, because expanded game offerings and persistent advertising mean ongoing responsibility is crucial to maintain and deepen the downward trend.

Report available in full at: Problem Gambling_ENG_20260327[2]

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Sweden problem gambling falls but still ‘scope for improvement’ — iGamingBusiness.com Sweden problem gambling trend report (IgamingBusiness)

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