Betking

Getting access to this site as a new player is as easy as it comes. Players can browse its website and products on offer even without registration and select bets. But you can only place bets once you are registered. Upon registration which is instant, Betking lets you know the promos available to you once logged in which is a cool feature. In terms of website access, Betking is the king because you are presented with options to choose your preferred mobile experience. This feature allows you to limit your data usage while making sure you don’t miss a thing.

Betking at a glance

Since its launch, Betking has quickly grown to become one of the leading betting platforms in the region, with a wide range of sports and markets, live betting options, and virtual games. The company is known for its user-friendly interface, competitive odds, and fast payouts.

Betking is licensed and regulated by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) in Nigeria and the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) in Kenya. These licenses ensure that the company operates in compliance with local laws and regulations, providing users with a safe and secure platform to place bets and enjoy online gaming.

Betking’s headquarters are located in Lagos, Nigeria, with additional offices and operations in other African countries. The company is committed to providing a high-quality betting experience for its users, with a focus on responsible gambling, customer service, and innovation in the industry.

Betking pros

1. Players can choose mobile experience right from the word go upon access allowing you freedom to control how you use the website. These options are ‘mobile plus’ and ‘mobile lite’ as you can see below.

2. There is an odds filter feature allowing you to view and make selections from odds of your preference, this filter is coupled up with the time range of your choice. For instance, you may prefer to view events that have a maximum odds of 1.25 within a 3 hour time frame.

3. Quick bet feature present.
4. Live betting is available together with the cash out feature. This gives you control of your stake even before the event concludes.
5. Above average odds. On comparisons to other major betting sites, Betking odds were competitive enough especially on the 1X2 market. For instance, Portugal vs France winning odds were placed at 2.73 in Sportpesa a piece. Betking has this same event at 2.75.
6. Above average odds. On comparisons to other major betting sites, Betking odds were competitive enough especially on the 1X2 market. For instance, Portugal vs France winning odds were placed at 2.73 in Sportpesa a piece. Betking has this same event at 2.75.
7. Wide Range of Sports: Betking offers a wide range of sports and markets for users to bet on, including football, basketball, tennis, cricket, and more.
8. Competitive Odds: Betking offers competitive odds on its sports betting markets, giving users the opportunity to win more money for their bets.
9. Live Betting: Betking offers live betting options, which allow users to place bets on events that are already in progress, providing an exciting and interactive betting experience.
10. Bonuses and Promotions: Betking offers a variety of bonuses and promotions for new and existing users, including welcome bonuses, cashback offers, and free bets.

Betking cons

1. Betking is facing regulatory challenges in Kenya. In 2019, the company’s license was suspended by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) for failing to comply with certain regulations. While the suspension was later lifted, the company was required to pay a fine and implement certain changes to its operations in order to remain in compliance with local laws and regulations. At the moment, BCLB has not renewed its license over tax arrears.
2. Limited Payment Options: Betking offers a limited range of payment options for users to deposit and withdraw funds, which may be inconvenient for some users who prefer other payment methods.
3. No Live Streaming: Unlike some other betting sites, Betking does not offer live streaming of sporting events, which means that users cannot watch the events they are betting on in real-time, making it difficult to stay up-to-date on the latest developments.
4. The Live Chat feature requires a lot of details to use. This should not be a thing once a player is logged in in my opinion.

4. No Casino betting : Betking does not offer casino betting, which may be a drawback for users who enjoy betting on casino, particularly during times when real-world sporting events are not taking place.

My experience overview

In terms of navigation, Betking has to be one of the easiest sites you will come across, especially the mobile version of the website that allows you to pick your preference. Registration is also quite easy as you only require your mobile number and a password to create an account. Players can only deposit and withdraw using the Mpesa platform with no minimum deposit limits. Betking should however reduce the 50 kes minimum limit in my opinion to accommodate everyone. I liked the odds filter feature in particular because you don’t have to scroll through endless events and leagues to find odds of your preference. Though the bookie offers an accumulator bonus of 225%, you need upto 40 games to qualify for that amount. I find this a bit useless because of the high amount of games imposed making the probability of you winning very less likely rendering the ‘jumbo’ bonus unattractive. You will however find the odds quite attractive like I did. Upon depositing, betking refunds your Mpesa transaction fee on deposits more than 50 kes which is really cool.

Promos and bonuses

1. Accumulator bonus of up to 225% dubbed ‘jumbo bonus’. To qualify for this bonus, players have to make a selection of at least 5 games with odds not less than 1.2. The higher the number of events the higher the bonus with 40 games qualifying for the maximum 225% on top of your potential winnings.

2. In play cash out. Players can opt to take an early payout before the event concludes or is settled. The amount available for cashout will be dependent on the current odds and a player can either obtain a profit or get a portion of the stake amount initially placed.
3. Upto 40% bonus for multibet slips with 3+ virtual games

Navigation and website structure

Navigating the betking site is quite simple but the homepage seems to be a little crowded. Main products which are the different type of sports by the bookie are placed at the left side of the homepage while other products like the livescore and statistics are placed right at the top of the site.

Another unique feature available at the Betking site is the popular bets illustration in terms of how other players are placing their bets. The bookie shows the most popular bets and what percentage of players are making which selections. If you are unsure at any point or are a newbie, you can opt to go with the masses.

Summary

Betking is a 4 star bookie if we are solely looking at its sports betting capability. The only setbacks being the packed homepage of the website and unattractive promos. If you are after high odds then Betking competes quite well with the giants and you may want to stick with the bookie. You will also enjoy the free deposits and withdrawals that the bookie covers during your transactions.

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