Betika review: Everything to know before using the betting site ▷ Kenya News

Betika is a popular betting site in Kenya’s flooded sports gambling niche. With the likes of SportPesa leading with active users, Betika Kenya doesn’t fall too far behind on the list. It has almost everything you need from a top-notch betting platform with an all-rounded array of sports to choose from and high odds.

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However, before you register, you might want to start with the terms and conditions before doing anything drastic. Just make sure you’re of legal age as gambling for minors is strictly prohibited.

Is Betika licensed to operate in Kenya?

Betika is registered and licensed by the Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya. You can find it under the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, Cap 131, Laws of Kenya with license number 784.

This means that it doesn’t fall under the recent list of banned betting sites in Kenya. Moreover, it falls under the ownership of “Shop and Deliver” and it sponsors Sofapaka, a Kenyan football club.

How to register

Becoming a member of the Betika community is easy and straight forward. There are two ways of going about this.

1. Registration from their website

Simply log on to betika.com and click on Register on the top right corner
Input your phone number and password then register.
Provide more details about yourself, such as your names, and finally, verify your account

2. Registering via SMS

Send a text with ‘BETIKA’ in caps to 29090.
You will receive an SMS confirming your registration with your full details.

Betika web interface and design

The betting site quickly offers everything you need at a glance. Though it’s User Interface isn’t as polished as you’d hope for, it’s home page has everything you need at a glance. They have a high header that doesn’t take up too much space at the top and a navigation panel on the left that showcases all the available sports.

Moreover, they also have a main top menu that displays their most significant features and a widget to the right that forms the betting slip. The chat feature is docked right at the bottom right overlaying the betting slip whereas the centre offers more info on the games, IDs and available odds.

Mobile app

Good news for smartphone users out there; there is a Betika mobile app for smartphones. It’s available on both Android and iOS devices. The iOS app can be downloaded via the App Store while the Android app is available on Betika’s website.

The apps are fully developed and optimised to offer the same services such as the ones on the web platform. There might be some stutter’s here and there on the Android community, but that’s normal.

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How to deposit money to Betika

Now that you’re well equipped with what to expect from the platform, the next step would be to deposit your stake. Bear in mind that the minimum amount you can stake is Ksh. 50 and there are also two ways of going about this:

1. Safaricom’s M-Pesa

Go to your M-Pesa menu and select Lipa na M-Pesa
Select Pay Bill and enter 290290 as the business number
Input in all caps BETIKA as the account number
Enter your amount, M-Pesa PIN and send
An SMS confirming the transaction will promptly arrive in your inbox.

2. Airtel Money

Go to your Airtel Money Menu and select the Make Payments option
Got to others and choose Paybill option
Input in all caps BETIKA as the business name and enter the amount
Input your PIN and then write BETIKA as your reference
An SMS from Airtel Money will confirm your transaction.

The beauty of Betika is its instant deposit feature. There are no transaction awaiting hours, and your cash reflects almost immediately on their website.

Betika offers, features, and how to bet

If you are an avid punter, then this segment is for you. The betting platform started solely offering only football games. However, it now offers other sports like tennis, ice hockey, basketball, baseball, handball, volleyball, MMA, boxing, rugby, darts, American football and futsal.

The standard betting sports leagues which have some of the best odds are the English Premier League, La Liga, and the French Premier League 1. Most games usually play out on weekends, evenings, and nights. Otherwise, here are some of the outstanding features about Betika

Jackpot

Everyone wants to win big, and the betting platform has just that. It has three jackpot offerings starting with the Grand Jackpot which can earn you up to Ksh 100 million. All you need to do is correctly pick out the outcomes of 13 out of 16 pre-selected games that start every weekend

The other offering is the midweek jackpot that lets you pick out 12 out of 15 games. Lastly, you can also try your luck on their daily jackpot draws. Each has its own set of rules, so be sure to check them out first before placing your bets.

Lucky 6

This is an online lottery that lets you select six out of 48 possible numbers. It sounds impossible to win, but if you’re feeling lucky, all you need to do is choose your six numbers within the time frame. Each drawing is done for 35 numbers.

Shikisha Bet

The rarity of this feature makes it even more exciting. It lets you create your own odds on some of their pre-selected games. Place your bet and walk away with your prize money as per your own odds.

Casino

Betika, like any other betting site, has its own set of card and board games. They include Chilli Heat, Roulette, Extra Juicy, Blackjack 3 hand, Roman empire, Wild spells, Wolf gold and Zeus.

Live betting

Why not place a bet and monitor it as the game unfolds? When the odds aren’t in your favour, simply cash out and escape further loss. For wins, you could sit and wait it out for maximum profits.

Betika TV!

It’s more or less like the Live betting feature. The company has active contracts to stream some English Premier League matches in collaboration with talkSPORT, a sports radio station.

How to withdraw money from Betika

For each and every stake that you win, you will get an SMS notifying you of your win. The minimum amount to withdraw is Ksh 50. Simply input in all caps WITHDRAW#AMOUNT to 29090 via SMS and the funds will be deposited into your M-Pesa account. Sorry Airtel Money users, the platform isn’t fully integrated with the ISP yet.

Are the odds any good?

In comparison to other betting sites, Betika’s odds are seemingly decent. You get a significant boost of income when you stake it on other betting websites. However, some of the odds of the games vary. There are some instances when Betika will offer better odds than its counterparts.

Payment methods

The only payment methods available are Safaricom’s M-Pesa and Airtel Money. Telkom’s T-Kash and Visa card payments are still not available. The Betika paybill number is 290290 for M-Pesa deposits

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Customer support contacts

You can chat with any of their agents online on the sites or air your views and problems through any of the following Betika contacts

Mobile: 0729290290 or 0780290290
Email: support@betika.com
Twitter handle: @betikaKe
Facebook page: @betikaKenya

Are there any hidden charges or facility fee?

There are no hidden charges. Everything is aired out in their terms and conditions. However, there are transaction fees for every withdrawal you make.

Between Ksh50-1000 > Ksh15
From Ksh1,101-2500 > Ksh25
From Ksh2,501-70,000 > Ksh33

Other than that, there is the 20% tax deduction on all your winnings as mandated by the Government of Kenya.

Pros of using Betika

Here’s a list of the benefits to expect when using the service.

It has an array of sports to stake on
Decent odd offerings
Instant deposit feature
Betika Live betting feature is now available
Offers a virtual play platform
The minimum amount to stake is low at Ksh50
There are massive bonuses to new users and well as referral bonuses.
A very responsive customer care support group
Simple user interface

Cons of using Betika

Here are some not-so-good features to expect:

The Betika jackpot amount is low compared to other betting sites
Nobody loves a withdrawal transaction free.
Complicated withdrawal process involving SMS
Few payment options available
Withdrawal is limited to M-Pesa

Betika is another Kenyan based sports betting platform. It’s easy to use, and simple design ensures that the majority of the demographic can safely navigate their way through the platform. Moreover, it’s SMS withdrawal feature doesn’t require an active internet connection. Hence, it can be used on non-smartphone devices and areas with inadequate internet coverage.

If you’re a risk-taker, then you’re probably aware of the importance of spreading risks. Betika is here, licensed and legal; ready for you to register within minutes. It started out only with football games and has slowly grown to encompass most sports games. If you’re feeling lucky, the pros should help you decide on whether to try it out or not.

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