Wazobet

Wazobet Nigeria Review (2023)

Wazobet is a relatively new online bookmaker and online casino site based in the Caribbean island of Curacao but fully licensed to operate in Nigeria under the regulation of the Lagos State Lottery Board.

Launched in 2018 as an online casino and sports betting site, Wazobet has quickly become one of the top three online bookmakers and casinos in Nigeria, challenging the more established sites such as Betway and 22Bet.

Wazobet is owned and operated by the well-respected and trustworthy umbrella company Emerald Bets International Ltd.

Safety, Security and Licensing

Wazobet is fully licensed under Nigerian law to provide gambling services to adults over the age of 18 years old. It is also licensed by the Curacao Ministry of Justice. Under the regulations of these two countries, Wazobet must provide fair and secure services.

Online transactions and data are handled securely by Wazobet using 128-bit SSL encryption and robust data protection firewalls. All banking and payment methods are rigorously checked for safety, security and reliability before being added to the site.

Wazobet and Emerald Bets International Ltd are also mindful of their social obligations and promote responsible gambling by providing deposit limits and self-exclusion options.

Online Sportsbook

The sports betting section of Wazobet Nigeria is an excellent sportsbook that offers a wide range of betting markets on multiple sports with over 20 to choose from including soccer, cricket, tennis, basketball, American football, boxing, darts, ice hockey, and handball, plus more.

They also have some esports available for wagering including Call of Duty, Counter-Strike and Rainbow Six. However, there are a few notable omissions from the sporting line-up, such as a lack of golf and snooker.

Betting Markets

One of the nice things about the Wazobet Nigeria sportsbook is how clearly the betting markets are laid out and displayed. The Wazobet development team have gone out of their way to make the betting options appealing to recreational bettors and as easy to use as possible, with maximum potential bets and winnings clearly highlighted. 

The online betting slips are easy to fill in, simply click on the bet you want to place and fill in the amount. You can also add multiple events to create accumulator bets without any difficulty. Having said this, there is no overall bet builder, which is a bit of a letdown as it is a useful feature on other betting sites.

The betting markets are easy to navigate, all you need to do is click the sport you want to bet on, you can select the country and division or tournament from a series of drop-down menus. The more popular sports such as soccer have large betting markets (number of betting options), often exceeding 300 for major leagues or cups.

The betting odds are decent and fair on Wazobet Nigeria with betting margins in line with industry averages.

Live Betting

Live betting or in-play betting is the act of placing bets while a sporting event is actually taking place. Wazobet offers live betting for most of the major sporting events, especially in soccer games, particularly the major African leagues.

The in-play betting interface is very clear and easy to use, which is important for live betting - you want to be able to place your bets very quickly to take advantage of changing situations in the game or match. Wazobet also provides comprehensive live data for many sporting events, to help you spot changing trends and patterns in the game and place bets to capitalise on them.

One of the slight drawbacks of Wazobet Nigeria is that there is no live streaming of any sporting events. Watch this space though, as this is something that is rumoured to be in the pipeline.

Welcome Bonus

The sports welcome offer for new players at Wazobet Nigeria sportsbook is pretty generous, with a 110% matched deposit bonus, up to the value of ₦50,000.

To qualify for the offer you must be a new member and deposit a minimum of ₦100 (roughly equal to $1) and complete the wagering requirements of 5 times the amount in multiple bets with odds of 1.35 minimum.

Sportsbook Promotions & Offers

Accumulator Bonus

Wazobet offers a featured accumulator bonus that applies a percentage boost to the potential winning of any accumulator or multiple bets you make. You get the boost when you place an accumulator on a minimum of four events, with minimum odds of 1.25.

The size of the bonus is on a sliding scale from 3% if you bet on 4 events right up to 125% if you bet on 25 events.

VIP Program

Wazobet has a loyalty reward scheme that is invitation-only. To qualify for an invitation, the player must deposit more than ₦77,777. The rewards of the club include playing new games before they are released and 12% cashback on any losses accrued weekly.

Birthday Bonus

As long as you have deposited more than ₦5,000 since joining the site and your account is fully verified, you will be eligible for a birthday bonus which is usually a free sports bet or bonus spins in the casino.

Online Casino

The Wazobet Casino is a fun diversion that delivers plenty of exciting games to choose from with an incredible range - more than 2000 casino games in total!

Combine the wide choice of games with some great bonuses and promotions, then you know you’re onto a winner!

If you’re looking for some casino game action, look no further than Wazobet which has over 2000 games ready to be played.

Online Slots

There are hundreds of slots games to choose from, including dozens of progressive jackpot games, made by big developers such as Microgaming, Evolution, and others. As well as branded slots and video slots, Wazobet also offers a lot of classic style slots too for the more traditional casino player. Some of the most popular slots games on the site are 3 Kings, 2016 Gladiators, and 3 Genie Wishes.

Online Casino Table Games

Wazobet also offers casino table games such as roulette and blackjack. They also run some pretty interesting variants on the traditional old game, such as Infinite Blackjack, Joker Poker, Lightning Roulette, etc.

If playing cards are your thing and you like a good game of poker, they also offer an online poker platform with tournaments and cash games running night and day.

Live Dealer Casino Games

Wazobet hosts 24 different live dealer games which use HD-quality video footage to beam live casino dealers and croupiers onto your computer or mobile device.

Bonuses & Promotions

The same welcome bonus applies as the one mentioned above for the sportsbook - i.e. 110% match deposit for values up to ₦50,000.

Ongoing promotions are also the same as those mentioned above for the Wazobet Sportsbook.

Wazobet on Mobile Devices

As it stands at the moment, Wazobet Nigeria has a mobile betting app for Android and iOS that must be downloaded separately from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Instead of downloading from those sources, you need to directly download the .apk file for Android, which you can then install on your mobile device. The app installation file can be found on the website when you click through our link.

Payment Options

Wazobet has a lot of different banking options available for users of both the sportsbook and casino. They frequently add new payment methods too, so keep an eye on their cashier page for more information.

Please note that there are no deposit or withdrawal fees charged at Wazobet.

At the time of writing the following payment methods are on offer at Wazobet Nigeria:

For Deposits 

• Debit cards
• Selected credit cards  
• Selected bank transfers 
• ecoPayz
• Skrill
• Quickteller
• Litecoin

(min. ₦200, max. ₦2,000,000)

For Withdrawals

• Bank transfer
• Selected credit cards
• ecoPayz
• Skrill

(min. ₦200, max. ₦2,000,000)

Customer Support

The level of customer support at Wazobet Nigeria is high. You can contact the customer service department by live chat, email, or phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The response times are fast and you normally get a very efficient resolution to any problems or issues.