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Betway Kenya Review (2023)

Betway Kenya is a subsidiary of the Betway Group, a globally renowned online betting company headquartered in Malta since 2006. The group operates in several European countries like Malta, Spain, the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, and Germany. Betway has recently spread its wings to Africa and has had a good footing in South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria, and Kenya.

Betway Kenya was registered and licensed by Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) in 2015. However, the company officially launched its operations in the Kenyan betting market in October 2016. Since then, Kenyan punters have enjoyed a wide range of betting options and sports betting events offered by the bookie. Betway Kenya is one of the most popular sportsbooks in the country.

Number of Sports offered

Betway Kenya has a vast selection of sports betting events that bettors can bet on and win. Each game comes with multiple betting options and attractive odds to give each gambler a chance to scoop a win. Here are some of the sports you can bet on the Betway Sportsbook:

• Football
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Volleyball
• Tennis
• Rugby
• Handball
• Baseball
• Ice hockey
• Casino sports
• Esports
• Golf
• Darts
• Boxing
• Bowling

Betway Betting Markets

Betway offers one of the most extensive and bettor-centric betting markets. Football is one of the most preferred sports events, and as such, it has the deepest betting markets. Apart from the wide range of sports events offered, Betway goes further to provide some of the best betting options with each game. Bettors can bet on the following betting markets. 

• Correct score option
• The first team to score
• Half-time/Full-time
• The half-time result
• Handicap Betting
• Draw No Bet
• Double Chance
• Two-way
• Scorecast
• The handicap line
• Goal/No goal
• Total Goal Minutes
• Winning Distance
• Top 2, Top 3, and Top 4 Finish
• Insurebet (In Horse Racing)
• Faller Insurance
• Betting Without

Bet Margins Offered

Betway ranks high among the most generous bookies as far as bet margins and odds are concerned. It offers odds and margins that punters find attractive enough to wager on and make a worthy killing. Most sports on Betway offer an average of 5% in bet margins.

For example;

• Soccer has an average margin of 4.9%. Expert punters term such a margin as neither bad nor great, but it’s decent. 
• Tennis, hockey, and basketball have average margins of 6.5%, 7.5%, and 4.4%. 
• Popular American sports like baseball and American football have lucrative margins of 4% and 3%. 

Betway also offers a ton of solid odds across its vast range of games and betting markets.

Virtual Sports Section

For sports betting diehards, Betway’s virtual sports section should be a must-visit. It’s like an adaptation of real sports betting as you enjoy the thrill of computer-simulated games. Betway uses the latest random number generation technology to decide on the games’ results.

You wager on such games as soccer, tennis, basketball, horse racing, and dog racing. All these sports offer generous odds, and you get your results without delay. 

Promotions & Bonuses

If you’re looking for bookies with unique promotions and bonuses, then you’re home at Betway. The bookie comes loaded with great prizes to reward both newbies and loyal bettors. Here are the latest promotions on Betway Kenya.

• The Free-To-Win Betway Pundit Quiz: This is a perfect bonus for punters who’re confident about their favorite sport. The Pundit quiz lets you win 3 points for every correct answer, and the scores displays on your leaderboard. You stand a chance to win part of the KSh 10,000 in cash in the monthly draw. If you’re the first to 100 points, you bag home a cool KSh 100,000 cash.
• Betway Welcome Bonus: First-time bettors registering at Betway are eligible for the 50% first-time deposit bonus. New bettors claim the deposit by making a deposit and placing bets on games equivalent to 3 times your initial deposit amount. Each event you bet on must have odds of 3.0 or more. The only thing to note is that bets on ordinary and live casino games do not qualify you for the welcome bonus requirements.
• Win boost: At Betway, you can boost your multi-bet wins up to a whopping 100%. If each leg of your multi-bet slip has odds of 1.2 or higher, you increase your bet percentage. The more the legs, the bigger your boost percentage.
• Money-Back Boost: In gambling, sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. With the Money Back Boost, you stand to get a 20x refund on your bet in case you lose your bet. You only need to have six or more selections on your multi-bet slip.
• Spin Mania Promotion: Betway currently has a free spins offer where you stand a chance to win a part of the 6,000 spins that are up for grabs. Any member at Betway is eligible for the Spin Mania Promotion as long as you wager on the selected games.
• Betway Loyalty Club: All betway members are automatically enrolled for the bookie’s loyalty program. Loyal players are spoilt with awesome rewards like free entry tournaments, unique entries to jackpots, and bigger winning chances. The Betway loyalty club has several statuses; Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Black. Each time you place a bet, you earn a point. The more points you earn, the higher you go on the loyalty ladder. 

Online Casino Review

Whenever you want to take your betting experience to another thrill level, check out the betway casino section. The bookmaker has an exciting selection of casino games that has the best graphics in the market.

With games offered by giant providers like Micro-gaming, Ezugi, and Evolution, you’re guaranteed the best casino experience.

Online Casino Slots 

You can choose to play Betway’s online slots, which are ergonomically built to entertain. Whether you love playing slot machines with the sound on or off, you’re spoilt for choice by the wide range offered at Betway.

You can choose to play for free or use real money. Some of the most popular slot machines offered include:

• Mega Money Multiplier
• Riviera Riches
• High Society
• Break Da Bank
• Shoot
• Age of Discovery

Video Slots

Enjoy feature-rich video casinos with simple reels such as Bar Bar Black Sheep and Couch Potato. These colorful but wild video slots are customized for slots fanatics.

They come loaded with more bonus features, levels, and unlockable material and animations. Such video slots include the Football Star. Adventure Palace HD, and the Thunderstruck. 

Live Casino Games

You don’t have to travel long distances to play live casino games in a real casino. Those days are long gone. You can catch the action and be part of live casino games from the comfort of your PC, phone, or tablet.

The Betway live Casino section is full of action where players like you can take part. Explore such games as the spin of the Roulette wheel and cards to get a fun-filled betting experience. Betway live casino sportsbook offers several game categories as follows:

• Roulette
• Baccarat & Sic Bo
• Game Shows
• Top Games
• Poker

Each of the above categories carries several games that add more fun to your betting experience. Other casino games offered by Betway Kenya include Table games such as Roulette, Black Jack, and Baccarat tables.

Mobile Betting Options

Betway’s mobile betting options have made betting easier by bringing you closer to the action. You can now use SMS betting, bet via the Betway mobile app or their mobile-optimized site.

You don’t have to go to betting shops or sit behind a computer to place a bet on Betway. For punters who love betting while on the go, Betway got you covered. Let’s get at each mobile betting option.

SMS Betting

While the sound of SMS betting may seem a bit tricky, it’s the easiest of the three options. You can create a new Betway account, place a bet, and win using an SMS. Anytime, anywhere, but on a range of different select options.

To register a new account, you only need to send the word “Accept” to 29029, n you’ll receive instructions on how to bet using an SMS. Players can only place single bets, multi bets, and jackpot bets via SMS. More details on SMS betting options are given on the site’s ‘mobile betting’ section.

Mobile App

The betway mobile app is the newest and latest mobile betting alternative. You can now bet on the go by downloading and installing the betway mobile apk. The app is available for download at App Store for iOS device users and Google Play Store for Android device users.

The app comes loaded with all features to make your mobile betting experience fun and convenient. What’s more, you get push notifications on upcoming game fixtures and bet results right on your mobile app feature.

Mobile Optimized Web betting

If you forego the two mobile betting options, you can still use your mobile browser to access Betway. You only need to have an account and a working browser, and you can bet on the go. Betway’s website is optimized to work seamlessly from your Chrome, Opera Mini, or any fast-loading browser for Android users.

iPhone users can access the Betway mobile website through the Safari browser. All features found on the desktop browser are easily accessible via the mobile browser. Navigation through the different sections is as easy as a swipe and a click. Mobile Betting has never been easier at Betway.

How Do You Deposit Money on Your Betway Account?

Betway offers several deposit options when you want to credit your account with money to bet on. You can choose to deposit from the betway online platform or use the mobile options provided by Betway Kenya.

Betway accepts deposits from M-Pesa and Airtel Money - the most commonly used mobile money transfer methods in Kenya. Here are the simple steps to use for each deposit method.

Airtel Money Deposit

• Go to the Airtel Money toolkit on your phone
• Click on ‘Make Payments’
• Choose the Pay Bill option
• Key in the Business Number >> 880185
• Enter the Account Number >> ‘BETWAY.’
• Enter your deposit amount (Betway accepts a minimum of KSh10)
• Key in your Airtel Money PIN and click on ‘SEND.’
• Wait till you receive a confirmation SMS from Airtel money
• Check your Betway account balance to verify that your account balance is updated
• Go on to place your bet.

M-PESA Deposit

• Go to the M-Pesa toolkit on your phone
• Click on the ‘Lipa na M-PESA’ option
• Choose the Pay Bill option
• Key in the Business Number >> 880185
• Enter the Account Number >> ‘BETWAY.’
• Enter your deposit amount (Betway accepts a minimum of KSh10)
• Key in your M-PESA PIN and click on ‘SEND.’
• Wait till you receive a confirmation SMS from M-PESA
• Check your Betway account balance to verify that your account balance is updated
• Go on to place your bet.

How to Withdraw Money From Betway

Whenever you win on Betway, you can always withdraw your cash through several options provided by the company. Betway allows withdrawals via two options; mobile money or EFT.

Here are the steps to follow to withdraw money from your Betway account.

Mobile Money withdrawal Option

• Go to the official Betway Kenya website (Betway.co.ke)
• Log in to your Betway account
• Click on ‘My Account’ 
• Choose the ‘Withdraw Funds’ option
• Click on ‘Mobile Money’ and select your preferred Money Provider
• Key in the amount want to withdraw
• Confirm that your mobile number is correct
• Click on the green ‘Withdraw Now’ icon. 
• You'll receive an SMS notification from your mobile money provider.

EFT Withdrawal Option

To withdraw via the Electronic Funds Transfer option requires card deposits to activate withdrawal. Here are the steps to follow. 

• Go to the official Betway Kenya website (Betway.co.ke)
• Log in to your Betway account
• Click on ‘My Account’ 
• Choose the ‘Withdraw Funds’ option
• Click on EFT and fill in the withdrawal form by entering your bank account details.
• Enter the amount you wish to withdraw
• Click on ‘Withdraw Now’
• Check your bank account balance to confirm receipt.