This gambling company, with the flagship brand Betway (styled as “betWay”), has been in business from 2006. This is a familiar name to all soccer lovers as they are West Ham’s biggest sponsor and have their logo on the team’s t-shirts.
- Easy deposits
- exclusive games not available to other bookies
- Stream games to players for FREE
- can use their site and app and website for free without using data (bundles) on Airtel / Safaricom
- livestream feature is often buggy and games lag
- 20% withholding tax
- Long withdrawal processing period
- low maximum withdrawals limit
BetWay at a glance – Not active in Kenya
Owned by Betway Limited, a company registered in Malta, the company is part of the wider Betway Group, which is a leading provider of online sports betting and casino games. The Betway Group operates in several countries around the world and is committed to providing customers with a safe and secure online betting experience. In the UK, Betway is licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, which ensures that the site operates in a fair and transparent manner. The UK Gambling Commission is one of the most respected regulatory bodies in the industry and provides customers with an added level of confidence when using the site. In Kenya, Betway is licensed and regulated by the Betting Control and Licensing Board.
Their website is a bit too crowded to be honest, it took me sometime getting used to their site.
New players register by SMS or through their web portal. SMS “accept” to 29029 and they’ll create an account for your: With your phone number as the username. They’ll send you back your password.
Pro Tip: This is the same SMS number you’ll be using to place bets too.
Registration on Betway is a simple process, and customers can sign up by providing basic personal and contact information. Betway is owned by Betway Limited, a company registered in Malta, and the site is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority and the UK Gambling Commission.
BetWay Pros
Easy deposits
They’ve made the most out of M-Pesa and you can make deposit requests through their website. Confirm your mobile number and choose how much you’d like to deposit.
A popup on your phone will ask you to approve this deposit request and the funds are credited almost instantly. Neat.
Betway have exclusive games not available to other bookies
I love betting on basketball and Kenyan bookies rarely showcase games from smaller leagues. I find that BetWay has more “smaller” games in comparison to 22bet, Betin and sportybet.
Bwteay stream games to players for FREE
One of the standouts features of Betway is its live streaming option, which allows customers to watch live sports events as they unfold. The site offers live streaming for a variety of sports, including football, tennis, basketball, and eSports.
You can use betway site and app for free without using data (bundles) on Airtel / Safaricom
Cellular data is billed by the Megabyte and unless you’re on Wi-Fi, you will be required to have an active bundles subscription for you to access the internet. BetWay is exempt from this rule on Airtel. On Safaricom, you’re capped to 50MB every day and you have to use Opera Mini browser to access betWay.co.ke for free
Betway Cons
Betway livestreaming feature is often buggy and games lag
Well, this isn’t a deal breaker but it would be great if betWay gave us a stream that we could rely on.
Betway 20% withholding tax
Betway has a 20% withholding tax on winnings, which means that customers may receive less than their total winnings. This can be frustrating for customers, especially those who have won large amounts of money.
The betslip feature on Betway can be confusing for some users, especially those who are new to online sports betting. However, once customers become familiar with the feature, it gets easier airtime you use it.
Betway have the longest withdrawal processing period
Betway has withdrawal limitations that may be frustrating for customers, particularly those who have won large amounts of money. The site has a daily withdrawal limit of £4,000, and it may take several days for withdrawals to be processed and credited to customers’ accounts.
Pro Tip: If you ever need to withdraw Kes 30,000; make smaller withdrawals of less than Kes 10,000 multiple times instead of making one large withdrawal. This way you get to bypass their manual processing and have access to your funds instantly.
Betway have a maximum withdrawals limit sneakily hidden in their terms and conditions
betWay have built a bad name for themselves when it comes to paying out. Here’s the withdrawal clause hidden deep in their terms and conditions that many people are not aware of
Overall Betway review verdict
I would give them a 3/5. There’s room for improvement in their withdrawal processing and customer support departments.
BetWay deposit options
Betway offers customers a variety of deposit options, including credit and debit cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers. The site also accepts a variety of currencies, including GBP, EUR, and USD. In Kenya, M-pesa and after money are among the accepted transaction methods.
BetWay customer service
Their customer support is somewhat lacking. They take long responding to issues. They are notorious for deleting “questionable” comments from their social pages too.
BetWay betting platform
Betway has a user-friendly platform that is easy to navigate, and customers can access all of the site’s features and functions from both desktop and mobile devices. The site offers a variety of betting options, including traditional sports and eSports, and customers can place bets on live and upcoming events.
Betway Welcome bonus and promotions
2023 Update
- Boost your Multi Bet winnings by up to 700%
Get upto 700% bonus on multi bets
Betway have a 50% welcome Bonus on all deposits up to Kes 5,000. They are quite vague on how you’re supposed to earn this bonus.
The company also offers free bets of up to 20x your stake under these stringent conditions
Betting limits
Kes 49 is the minimum stake you could use to place a bet
Kes 10M is the maximum you could win on a single bet slip. This is quite generous. Other bookies usually cap their maximum winnings at Kes 1M on each bet slip; with jackpots being an exception.
[UPDATE] Betway jackpot March 2023
Betway has a pick 5 jackpot where you could win up to Kes 475,000 (Kes 380,000 after tax). All this for just 5 correct picks? Looks lucrative. There’s a bonus (Kes 95,000 before tax) for 4/5 correct picks too.
However, this reward is divided amongst all the winners and it will end in you cursing. I got a Kes 175 “bonus” for 4/5 correct from a Kes 95 jackpot. Haven’t heard such BS before.
Moral of the story
1. You’re better off setting up a multi bet (accumulator) with the same teams as you will definitely win more for the same risk.
2. Don’t EVER think of selecting all possible picks. You’ll spend Kes 23,500 and even though you will “win” the jackpot, it probably won’t exceed Kes 1,500 after tax and this is a guaranteed loss. There’s a disclaimer against doing the same too.
Beltway’s Smart Pick feature is a helpful tool for customers who are looking for assistance in placing bets. The feature provides customers with recommended bets based on statistical analysis and historical data, making it a great option for customers who are new to online sports betting.
Q&A
You can bet on mobile through their website, their SMs line and through their Android and iOS apps.
Yes. They’re licensed by the BLCB.
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