Roman Semiokhin is a Russian‑born entrepreneur (born 1977) who co‑founded the online gambling company 1xBet in 2007 together with Dmitry Kazorin and the late Sergey Karshkov. Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, 1xBet has grown into one of the world’s largest sportsbooks, with a turnover exceeding $2 billion in 2020 according to Forbes. Semiokhin has launched multiple betting and gaming products, particularly in the esports arena, and is recognised as a proponent of responsible gambling.
Beyond gambling, he has invested in education, medicine, agriculture, real estate and construction, and has engaged in substantial philanthropy in Cyprus—notably wildfire recovery and COVID‑19 relief—and in his home region of Bryansk, Russia. He resides in Cyprus.
Semiokhin’s entrepreneurial journey reflects a blend of iGaming innovation and diversified business interests, with a consistent focus on leveraging technology to expand market reach while contributing to community well‑being.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1xbet | Founder | – present |
| BetAndYouAfrica (1xBet) | Co-Founder | – present |