Alleged Native Advertising of 1win Detected in Telegram Channels Amid Scandal with Russian Footballers

The iGN editorial team has identified a potential advertising campaign amid the scandal involving 15 RPL footballers in the 1win database.

Suspicious Activity in Telegram Channels

Posts appeared in Telegram channels “Dvach”, “NE MORGENSHTERN”, “Rhymes and Morgen”, quoting professional footballers giving positive feedback about the bookmaker 1win:

“Where else can you withdraw 3.5 million at once without questions? Only at 1win”

The wording in the posts appears native and highlights the advantages of 1win compared to other bookmakers.

Players’ Reactions

According to “Mash na sporte”, all athletes whose data appeared in the 1win database contacted journalists and claimed the information was fake.

Players from RPL clubs deny any involvement in betting and call the incident a mistake:

• Maksim Boldyrev (“Akron”): first introduced himself as Alexey, then briefly commented that the information was fake.
• Kislyak and Slavin (CSKA): stated it was a mistake and they have no connection to bookmakers.
• Shantaliy (“Rostov”) and Dmitry Vorobyov (“Lokomotiv”): said they had never heard of this before.
• Ilya Gribakin (“Krylia Sovetov”): hung up after being asked about it.

The rest of the footballers reacted similarly — ending the conversation without comment.

What Is Known About the Scandal

Earlier, the media reported that amid the scandal involving 15 footballers, the phone numbers of 14 players from RPL clubs were found in a leaked database of an illegal bookmaker. If confirmed, the athletes could face a lifetime disqualification.

Conclusions and Comments

Despite the heated discussion and alleged data leak, none of the mentioned players have confirmed their involvement in betting. The use of their names in Telegram channel promotional content raises questions about the credibility of the source.

The entire evidence base is limited to screenshots published by “Mash na sporte”. No official documents or statements from the bookmaker or clubs have been provided.

The iGN editorial team cannot confirm or deny the authenticity of this news story. None of the involved parties have provided concrete evidence regarding the allegations — everything is limited to screenshots from “Mash na sporte.”