'I felt the plane would keep flying': Indian man wins ₹20 lakhs in 1xGames Crash
For Ravinder — or Ravi, as his friends call him — life is about balance: between hard work, family, and life's small pleasures. Every day starts with a masala chai and a quick scroll through cricket news. Evenings are reserved for time with his kids — and occasionally, after they've gone to bed, a few rounds of Crash.
'I'm not a gambler. I'm a strategist,' Ravi jokes. His typical approach is conservative, usually cashing out at a multiplier of x1.8 or x2. He avoids adrenaline, preferring steady wins. But that night felt different. 'I saw the plane taking off and felt — this time it's going further. I hit 'cash out' at x50. And I couldn't believe my eyes,' he recalls. It turned out to be one of the biggest wins in Crash history on the platform.
'I'm not going to spend it all at once,' he says. 'I want to give my kids a good education, finally take my wife to Europe — she's been dreaming of Spain since our wedding — and start saving for a family home.'
Importantly, Ravi is a strong advocate of responsible gaming. 'I never bet more than I can afford to lose. For me, it's a way to relax, not a way to earn,' he emphasizes.
Irina Kapoor, a spokesperson for 1xBet, commented: 'We're thrilled to see our games, especially 1xGames Crash, inspire players to enjoy smart risk-taking and celebrate big wins. Ravi's story isn't just about luck — it's about patience, intuition, and responsible play.'
About 1xGames Crash
1xGames Crash is a fast-paced game developed by 1xBet. At the start of each round, the player places a bet, and a virtual plane begins to ascend. With every passing moment, the potential win multiplier grows. The challenge: cash out before the inevitable crash. Success in Crash calls for a solid strategy — a careful blend of skill, timing, and instinct.
About 1xBet
1xBet is a globally recognised bookmaker with 18 years in the betting industry. The brand's customers can place bets on thousands of sporting events, with the company's website and app available in 70 languages. The official partner list of 1xBet includes FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, LOSC Lille, La Liga, Serie A, European Cricket Network, Durban's Super Giants, and other renowned sports brands and organizations. The company's ambassadors in India are famous cricketer Heinrich Klaasen and actress Urvashi Rautela. The company has repeatedly been a nominee and recipient of prestigious professional honours such as IGA, SBC, G2E Asia, and EGR Nordics Awards.
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