Betway Overview from Our Team
BetwayKE was launched in November 2015 and quickly made a name for itself, given its reputation in the international market and its variety of betting options. The betting site is licensed by the Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya.
The bookmaker is the official sponsor of over 11 teams in Africa and other continents. In addition, Betway offers punters over 30 sports, covering tournaments from over 31 nations. Their sports catalogue includes football, tennis, rugby, basketball, baseball, water polo and many others. Popular leagues available on BetwayKE include La Liga, EPL, Bundesliga, Scottish Cup, Ligue 1&2, and Premier Liga.
Even better, Betway accepts payments in Kenyan shillings paid through two of the most popular payment methods: M-PESA and Airtel Money. With its mobile apps, bettors can have fun on the go while enjoying features such as Cash Out, Bet Builder, and predictions available in their web version.
In addition, Betway Kenya provides numerous options for getting support, including a FAQ section, email, and live chat, among others. The customer support is available 24/7 and is very responsive and helpful. They actually respond to their emails within an hour and in the live chat immediately.
Unfortunately, the sportsbook offers limited payment options. Given the competition in the Kenyan market, we can only hope that the betting site will match its competitors in the future.
Betway Basic Facts
Website
betway.co.ke |
Game Types
Sports betting, Live betting, Esports, and Jackpots |
Deposit Methods
Airtel Money, M-PESA |
Withdrawal Methods
Airtel Money, M-PESA |
Apps
Android, iOS |
Betting Functions
Build a bet, Cash Out, Live Betting, Live Streaming, Win Boosts, Book a Bet, SMS Betting |
Owner
Bluejay Limited |
Support
Live Chat, Email, Hotline, Contact form, Facebook, Twitter |
Headquarters
Nairobi, Kenya |
Founded Year
2015 |
Betway Pros & Cons
Every sportsbook has its strengths and shortcomings, and Betway is no exception. Here are some essential advantages and disadvantages of Betway worth noting:
- A wide range of events and betting markets. The sportsbook offers over 30 sports and 1500+ betting markets on popular football leagues and tournaments from over 30 nations. In addition to ordinary sports markets, they offer specials such as TV shows, weather, and politics.
- Mobile betting apps. Betway offers punters functional mobile apps for Android and iOS users. The apps are easy-to-use, free to download, efficient, and allow users to access all the features available on the desktop website.
- Numerous support options. There are numerous ways of accessing Betway support, including live chat, email, a hotline, a contact form, Twitter, and Facebook. The channels are also very efficient, and their FAQ section is informative.
- Fewer payment options: Unfortunately, Betway offers only two methods of payment. Mobile payment via M-PESA and Airtel Money are the only options available for punters to fund their accounts and withdraw their winnings. On the bright side, the methods are the most popular in Kenya, and most, if not all, punters have access to at least one of the above.
- Live streaming for minor events. While excited about Betway offering live streaming services it’s sad that only some minor events are available.
- Limited bonuses. Betway offers bettors few promotions. At the moment the only three bonus offers available include the Welcome bonus, the Money back boost, and the Win boost offer. Considering that promotions lists on other big names are way longer, Betway bonuses are quite the letdown. They, however, have more lenient wagering requirements than most sportsbooks.
Betway Review
Betway is undoubtedly a titan of the industry when it comes to sports betting. The sportsbook has been up and running since 2006. They have licences in the UK, US, Malta, Belgium, Spain, Denmark, Nigeria, Kenya, to mention just a few countries.
The bookmaker has sponsorship deals with West Ham Utd – EPL, Levante UD – La Liga, Ashanti Gold SC – Ghana PL and other sports clubs worldwide.
Betway gained popularity in Kenya due to its well-detailed football section with predictions and statistics on every popular football match. The sportsbook even has a section dedicated to trending matches to provide punters with quick access to some ‘smart bets’. With the live streaming feature, bettors can watch some of the matches on the betting site and place live bets as the action unfolds.
Besides providing customers with high odds in multiple odd formats, the sportsbook offers betting functions like Cash Out, Book a Bet, Build a Bet, SMS Betting, and an affiliate program to enhance their betting experience.
In addition, Betway offers promotions for both their new and old clients. The bonuses include the 50% Welcome bonus, 20X Money back bonus, and the 700% Win boost offer.
Feature | Rating | Comment |
---|---|---|
A range of markets | 7/10 | 30+ sports, 1500+ markets on top football, 3-4% margin for top football |
Bonus offers | 6/10 | 50% first deposit bonus up to Kes. 5000, Multibet Boost up to 700% |
Payment methods | 3/10 | M-PESA, Airtel |
Apps | 10/10 | Apps for Android and iOS |
Streaming | 7/10 | Live streaming of minor events |
Sign-up and support | 10/10 | Simple registration and many ways to contact support, including a hotline. |
Betway Screenshots
![Betway homepage desktop version](https://cdn13118.templcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/image-64afd35b0680d-image-64af-1024x486.png)
![Betway mobile app home page](https://cdn13118.templcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/image-64afd365aa49e-image-64af-319x619.png)
Betway Betting Offers & Promotions
When you complete the BetwayKE registration process, make your first deposit, and place qualifying bets that meet all the requirements, you receive 50% of your first deposit amount up to Kes. 5000 in Free bets.
For instance, if your first deposit is Kes. 500, you will receive Kes. 250 worth of Free bets cashed into your company account when you place bets worth Kes.1500 (3x) on selections with odds at 3.0 and above.
How to claim your Betway Welcome Bonus:
- Click the “Sign Up Now” button to be redirected to the main page.
- Register your Betway account by providing all the required information.
- Accept all the terms and conditions, then click “Submit” to confirm registration.
- Once you’re in, you’ll need to make your first deposit.
- Click the “Deposit” button on the top right side of the page to deposit.
- Place qualifying bets with odds at 3.0 and above and make sure that the bet has a turnover rate of 3X your initial deposit.
- 50% of your first deposit will be matched and cashed into your Free bet account, which you can see right next to the green “Deposit” button.
Here are the terms and conditions for the 50% First deposit Betway welcome bonus:
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be a Kenyan with an active phone number.
- You must be a new customer.
- Only bets placed on the sports section qualify for the Welcome bonus.
- All selections must have odds of 3.0 and above.
- At least one of the selections on your betslip must have resulted in a win or loss for the bet to count towards the Sign-up bonus.
- Only single-line multiple and single bets are eligible for the welcome bonus.
- You must place qualifying bets within 30 days of opening a BetwayKE account.
- Cashed-out bets do not qualify for the bonus.
- The Betway welcome bonus is only paid if you satisfy all the playthrough requirements.
- Once credit, the Welcome bonus balance will be available for up to 180 days after which it will expire.
Boost your MultiBet winnings by 700%.
Win more with every leg you add to your betslip. The more legs you select, the more winnings you stand to win should your prediction win. To claim this bonus, you should place cash wagers and have at least five events on your bet slip. Every event at odds of 1.2 and above qualifies for boosted winnings. The bonus applies to pre-game bets only; outrights and single bets are not allowed. Early Cash Out forfeits your boosted winnings, so be sure to wait.
Get up to 20X your bet back if one leg fails you. Also known as the 20x cashback bonus, the Betway bet your way offer relieves you from the pain of losing your entire stake just because one selection in your multi-bet was the wrong prediction.
How does it work? The 20X cashback offer applies to only cash bets, and your multi bet should have 6 legs or more. The amount of stake you receive back depends on the number of selections you have in your combination.
So, if, for instance, you have between 6 and 10 legs, you’ll get a 100% refund, but all the events must have min odds of 1.5 each. For the 20X cash back, you must have 21 or more legs each at odds of 1.30.
Betway Odds
Odds mean everything when it comes to sports betting since the size of one’s winnings depends on the odds the bookmaker offers on each sport. In this section, we’ll look at the quality of odds Betway offers on the top three popular sports in Kenya by calculating the size of margins the sportsbook makes on each bet you place. Note that the higher the profit margin for the betting site, the lower the payout for you.
Again, while a bookmaker’s odds might be great for one sport, they might not be as good for another. Therefore, check whether the bookmaker offers competitive odds across the board, or at least for your favourite sports.
Here are examples of odds BetwayKE is offering on basketball, tennis, and football and the commissions they are making on each:
Football: For one of the most anticipated matches of the English Premier League between Manchester City and Liverpool, Betway has offered odds for the 1X2 market: Manchester City win: 1.61, Liverpool to win: 5.40, a draw: 4.30. For this market, Betway makes a profit of 3.74%.
Basketball: For the ongoing international basketball league-the MBA and Betway are offering competitive odds. Although Betway basketball odds are no match for football ones, they are relatively good compared to what other brands offer. For instance, for the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets match in the NBA league, the odds at Betway are: Memphis Grizzlies to win: 1.97, draw: 20.00, and Houston Rockets to win: 7.20. The margin for this market is, therefore, 8.24%.
Tennis: For the WTP Miami match Watanuki, Yosuke, V Tiafoe ,Frances, Betway’s odds are: Yosuke Watanuki to win: 3.75 and Frances Tiafoe to win: 1.23. Therefore, the bookmaker’s commission for this 1X2 market is 7.38%.
Sport | Ligue | Date | Match | Margin for 1X2 | Margin for Over/Under |
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Football | EPL | 01/04 | Manchester City V Liverpool | 3.74% | 5.82% |
Football | Bundesliga | 01/04 | RB Leipzig V FSV Mainz | 4.16% | 5.82% |
Football | La Liga | 01/04 | Cadiz V Sevilla FC | 3.85% | 5.69% |
Basketball | NBA | 25/03 | Memphis Grizzlies V Houston Rockets | 8.24% | 10.80% |
Basketball | EuroLeague | 24/03 | Bologna V Real Madrid BC | 8.00% | 10.64% |
Basketball | BNXT League | 25/03 | Okapi Aalstar V Den Helder Suns | 12.26% | 13.86% |
Tennis | ATP Miami, USA Men Singles | 25/03 | Watanuki, Yosuke V Tiafoe, Frances | 7.38% | 9.05% |
Tennis | WTP Miami, USA Women Singles | 25/03 | Barrere, Gregoire V Norrie, Cameron | 7.77% | 9.07% |
Here’s the formula we use to calculate the margins, which is straightforward:
Margin = {(1/home betting odds + 1/ draw betting odds + 1/ Away betting odds on event)-1} * 100
Let’s calculate the margin for the EPL match between Man City and Liverpool as our example: {(1/1.61 + 1/ 4.30 + 1/5.40) – 1} * 100 = 3.88%.
![BetwayKE Betting odds for the 1X2 market for the Manchester City V Liverpool](https://cdn13118.templcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/image-64afd4601b8c9-image-64af-1024x607.png)
Betway Sports and Markets
Betway Kenya offers punters over 30 sports, ranging from football to curling and squash, each with an array of betting markets.
Betway sports catalogue contains other sports categories such as:
Ball Sports:
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Handball
- Water Polo
- Rugby
- American Football
- Baseball
Individual Sports:
- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Golf
- Badminton
- Boxing
- MMA
- Snooker
- Darts
- Cycling
- Biathlon
Motorsports:
- Formula 1
- Formula E
- Nascar
- MotoGP
- Moto2
- Moto3
- Superbike
Other Sports:
- Ice Hockey
- Field Hockey
- Cricket
- Futsal
- Curling
- Squash
Esports:
- LoL
- Dota 2
- Counter-Strike
- StarCraft
- Rainbow Six
- Overwatch
Football
Football is Kenya’s top sport, as it is in the rest of the world. As such, Betway has prioritised the sport for the Kenyan market by offering over 1500 markets for top events. Betway football odds are competitive and are available in decimal and fraction formats. Football coverage covers over 50 nations to feature the world’s finest leagues, such as the Spanish La Liga, the English Premier League, the Russian Premier League, the Greece Cup, the French Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, the Germany Bundesliga, Tunisia Ligue 2, and the Egypt Premier League.
Betway offers outrights, pre-game, and In-Play bets, all with numerous bet types available. Popular football bet types at BetwayKE include Match Result 1X2, Over/Under, Correct Score, Handicap, Draw No Bet, Double Chance, Cleansheet, Win to Nil, and Multiscores among others.
Although the large selection of football markets might make the site look cluttered, Betway has incorporated filters into their design which help bettors to narrow down their lists depending on the bet types, favourite leagues, odds, and dates of choice. In addition, the sportsbook offers high-quality video streams for some events allowing punters to follow live action on the events.
Tennis
Tennis also attracts a considerable following in Kenya and is among the top sports in Africa; as such, Betway covers numerous events in the sport. Some of the tournaments featured include the Australian Open, US Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, ATP, WTA, ITF and Challengers. There are tennis betting markets like Match Result, Odd/Even Games, Correct Score, Game Handicaps, Set Handicap, Player 1/2 to Win a Set, and Any Set to Nil, all with pre-game and live betting options. Although tennis markets are fewer than football markets, Betway has given the sport more attention than basketball, which is uncommon with other bookmakers.
Betway Payment Methods
At the time of writing, Betway lists only three payment options: Visa debit and credit cards, Airtel Money and M-PESA. Unfortunately, Visa cards weren’t operational, though they were mentioned as payment methods on the betting site. On the bright side, the mobile payment options double as withdrawal and deposit methods. When using M-PESA, one can instantly deposit cash to their betting account by providing payment info when prompted or using their USSD to pay through their M-PESA app or toolkit.
Payment method | Deposit amount | Withdrawal amount | Withdrawal time |
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Airtel Money | Min Kes. 10 – No Max deposit | Min Kes. 80 – Max Kes. 300 000 per day | 1-2 days |
M-PESA | Min Kes. 10 – No max deposit | Min Kes. 80 – Max. Kes. 300 000 per day | Within 24 hours |
Visa | N/A | N/A | N/A |
How to Make a Deposit to Betway
Here’s the step-by-step guide to making a Betway deposit via M-PESA:
- Log in to your Betway account.
- Click the “Deposit” button at the top right side of your screen.
- Select the method of payment you wish to use from the options available.
- Enter the amount you wish to deposit, or simply click on one of the values on your screen.
- Click “Deposit now” to authorise the transaction.
- Provide your merchant pin to approve the payment when you receive an approval request on your mobile phone.
![Payment methods at Betway](https://cdn13118.templcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/image-64afd4efcd5f8-image-64af.png)
![Deposit vis M-PESA](https://cdn13118.templcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/image-64afd4fa3a9e4-image-64af.png)
The process is a bit different for Airtel Money payment. Here’s how to go about it:
- Login to your betting account.
- Go to “Deposit”
- Choose a payment method to use.
- Use the process and information provided there to make your deposit.
![Deposit via Airtel Money](https://cdn13118.templcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/image-64afd51ab90c7-image-64af.png)
How to Withdraw from Betway
Luckily, with BetwayKEnya, withdrawal methods are the same as deposit methods, so you won’t have to worry about using different methods.
Here’s how to withdraw from Betway:
- Log in to your Betway account.
- Click on the three lines near the Kenyan flag on the top left side of the home page to access the menu. You can also go to “My Account” by clicking on the icon next to the “Deposit” button.
- Click “Withdraw funds”, the second item on your menu.
- Select the mobile provider you wish to withdraw your winnings through.
- Enter the value of the funds you wish to withdraw.
- Click “Request withdraw” for an instant withdrawal.
How to withdraw via SMS:
BetwayKE allows punters to access their betting services, including withdrawing winnings through SMS using shortcodes.
Here’s how to withdraw money from Betway using SMS:
- Send the following shortcode to 29029: W# enter the value you wish to withdraw from your Betway account# Enter your Betway pin. For example, W#500#0123. You will receive an SMS confirming your withdrawal, which can take 24 hours and 5 working days to process.
![Withdrawal via SMS](https://cdn13118.templcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/image-64afd54cb3b07-image-64af.png)
Betway App
Betway has mobile betting apps for both Android and iOS users. The apps function seamlessly and are easy to download. You can download the apps from the App Store or Betway Home page. Betway provides banners at the bottom of their page, which one can click to download the apk files for their specific operating system. In addition, punters can scan a QR code to start the download process.
Betway apps have all the features available on the desktop version, and punters are eligible and can access all Betway bonuses when using their mobile apps. Although the app display may appear cluttered and the font might be small compared to the desktop, bettors can use filters to reduce the amount of information displayed on their screens for more efficiency. Betting features such as live betting, live streaming and Catch Out work just as well when using websites.
Developer | Bluejay Limited |
App size | Android 12.51 MB/iOS 53.9MB |
Version | 3.4.0 |
OS | Android 5.0 and above /iOS 11.0 and above |
Price | Free |
Availability in the official app store | Only for iOS |
Betway Security
Betway is a legal sportsbook in Kenya with a licence issued by the Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya, licence numbers BK 0000432 PG 0000268. As such, punters should rest assured that the bookmaker has satisfied the licensing board with all the safety measures. In addition, Betway uses SSL encryption technology to protect punters’ financial and personal information from unauthorised access by a third party.
In addition, the bookmaker states that they use safe and secure payment methods that require customers’ verification, which protects bettors from fraud. While online safety depends on how careful users are with their account passwords, the betting site also employs a two-step verification process.
Betway Kenya also advocates for safe and responsible gambling to prevent punters from becoming addicted to gambling.
Bet hereBetway Frequently Asked Questions
Is Betway sportsbook legal, and where?
Yes, Betway is legal in numerous jurisdictions around the world. On the African continent, the bookmaker is legal in Kenya, among others, and is licensed by BCLB (Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya).
Does Betway sportsbook have a mobile app?
Yes, Betway has mobile apps for Android and iOS users. The Betway app for iOS users is available for download from the App Store, and Android apk file can be downloaded from the Betway homepage.
How to use a Betway Free bet?
Once Betway has credited your Free bet bonus, it will appear in your Free bet balance which is separate from your cash balance. You have to log into your betting account. Then tap on “sport” to access the sports catalogue, odds, events, and betting markets and make your selections. Click “Use my free bet” and confirm the bet.
What is the minimum and maximum bet on Betway?
You can place a wager on Betway from as little as Kes. 10. The maximum bet you can place for single bets is Kes. 5 million and Kes. 10 million for multi bets.