1xBet-linked 1xCare Announces Its Advisory Committee in July 2026
In mid-July 2026, 1xCare confirmed the appointment of an Advisory Committee to oversee its player-protection and responsible-gambling programme, according to G3 Newswire. The announcement followed the initiative's official launch at iGB Live earlier that month. The committee is described as an independent oversight body. Simon Westbury was named Chairperson.
What the 1xCare Advisory Committee Oversees
According to G3 Newswire, the committee oversees four 1xCare pillars: the Research Hub, EduCare, TechShield, and Support and Well-Being. Its stated remit covers policy oversight, funding allocation, ethical standards and compliance, with a focus on regulated markets. The release said 1xCare was established by the owner of the 1xBet global trademark.
| Pillar | Committee's stated role |
|---|---|
| Research Hub | Falls under the committee's oversight remit |
| EduCare | Falls under the committee's oversight remit |
| TechShield | Falls under the committee's oversight remit |
| Support and Well-Being | Falls under the committee's oversight remit |
Who Sits on the 1xBet-linked Body
The confirmed group has a Chairperson and three members. A G3 Newswire summary of roles describes their stated responsibilities across the four pillars. Westbury was assigned strategic leadership and policy and funding oversight. The three members each cover a named area of expertise.
| Name | Role | Stated responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Westbury | Chairperson | Chairs the committee, leads policy oversight and funding allocation, acts as primary spokesperson and monitors ethical standards and NGO compliance |
| Quirino Mancini | Member, regulation and law | Leads the regulatory and compliance stream, advises on legal, licensing and responsible-gambling standards, research ethics and risk management, and builds networks with regulators, governments and academic institutions |
| Chris Bird | Member, sport and integrity | Leads the sports and sponsorships stream within EduCare, advises on integrity in sports partnerships and gambling awareness in sporting settings, and contributes to support and well-being programmes |
| Sissel Weitzhändler | Member, public policy and regulation | Leads the public policy and regulation stream, oversees funding for public-interest initiatives and NGO accountability, and collaborates with regulators and NGOs on evidence-based interventions |
Terms Used in the Announcement
- Research ethics and risk management: named as part of the regulation and law member's work.
- NGO compliance: named as part of the Chairperson's monitoring role.
- Public-interest funding: named under the public policy and regulation stream.
- Evidence-based interventions: named as the focus of collaboration with regulators and NGOs.
Chairperson Sets Out the Committee's Authority
In the announcement carried by G3 Newswire, Westbury said an initiative such as this is judged by the people willing to stand behind it. He said the committee had been given genuine authority over how the programmes are governed and funded. He added that responsible gambling is a duty, not a slogan, and that the committee exists to hold the programme to it.
What Was Said About Further Appointments
According to G3 Newswire, 1xCare said further specialist appointments would be confirmed in the coming months. These include academic and sports-integrity seats. The announcement did not state that those seats had already been filled.
An Archive Note on Timing and Availability
This is a retrospective report on the July 2026 announcement.
Details of the programme and the committee come from G3 Newswire's report on the appointments.