Dmitry Kazorin is a co-founder of 1xBet, a Cyprus-based international online betting and gambling company. He founded the company in 2007 together with Roman Semiokhin and Sergey Karshkov, a former Russian intelligence agent. Kazorin is one of three exiled Russian businessmen living in Cyprus, where 1xBet is registered in Limassol.
Under Kazorin's leadership, 1xBet grew into a global operator with reported turnover exceeding $2 billion in 2020, operating under a Curaçao eGaming license. The company has been banned in several countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, France, and Spain due to regulatory violations and alleged illegal activities. In 2020, Russian authorities issued an international arrest warrant for Kazorin, Semiokhin, and Karshkov following a criminal investigation into alleged illegal gambling operations totaling over 63 billion rubles (approximately $655 million).
Despite legal challenges, 1xBet continues to operate internationally and has secured high-profile sponsorship deals with major sports properties such as FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Kazorin's role as co-founder remains active, and he is frequently cited in investigative reports and media coverage of the company's controversial practices.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1xbet | Founder | – present |
| BetAndYouAfrica (1xBet) | Co-Founder | – present |