A new invite-only iPhone app lets people gamble money on Fortnite and Call of Duty matches
- The players must link to their bank accounts and agree on a wager before starting the game
- The founders said the Covid-19 pandemic pushed them to create their idea for a betting app
Players can now place wagers on one-on-one video games using a new app called 1v1Me that was inspired by at-home betting during the pandemic.
The app, first reported on by TechCrunch, will allow gamers to place wagers in one-on-one matches on Call of Duty and Fortnite while at home.
1v1Me launched with well-known content creators, such as NoisyButters, joining in. It is starting off small and supporting just two video games, so that it is a “much more controlled environment,” said founder Anthony Geranio in an interview with Insider.
To participate, you have to get an invite to play from a content creator on the app. Geranio said the app now has nearly 12,000 people waiting to play.
Once invited, 1v1Me confirms a player’s identity. Then, players must add a bank account to the app and agree with an opponent on how much to wager. 1v1Me then places the money from their bets into escrow. The gamers use live-streaming service Twitch when they play the game. This allows others to watch the match and 1v1Me to monitor it to ensure it is fair and determine who wins. Once concluded, 1v1Me transfers the money to the winner’s bank account.
