Crypto gaming platform 1win has rolled out a global tournament system that unifies its regional events into a single international model. The new structure, announced this week, offers prize pools ranging from 10,000 to 200,000 USDT across three tournament formats — a move that signals the company's push to scale its competitive gaming offering ahead of a planned native token launch.
Three tournament tiers
1win's revamped system replaces the patchwork of region-specific tournaments with three clear formats. Crypto Week runs weekly with prizes up to 10,000 USDT. Crypto Month offers up to 50,000 USDT monthly. And Crypto Season, the flagship long-term format, dangles up to 200,000 USDT. Leaderboards are based on total betting activity during each period, and participation requires cryptocurrency deposits only — no fiat entry.
Regional restrictions persist
Despite the global branding, the tournaments aren't available everywhere. Users in the United States, European Union, UAE, Kazakhstan, and Nigeria are blocked from taking part. That's a familiar set of restrictions for a platform that operates primarily in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. 1win was founded in 2016 as a crypto-focused gaming platform and tailors its offerings to those markets.
Token plans for 2026
The tournament rollout is part of a broader 2026 strategy that includes launching 1win Token, the platform's own digital asset. The company hasn't released a specific date for the token or detailed its utility, but tying it to the gaming ecosystem is the stated goal. A native token could deepen integration between crypto deposits and tournament play — and potentially unlock new prize structures down the line.
For now, 1win is betting that a unified tournament ladder — and the promise of six-figure USDT prizes — will draw players from its existing user base in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Whether the token launch follows later this year or slips into 2027 remains an open question. The company hasn't said.
