Hamabet

Hamabet is a user-friendly online sports betting platform that offers a variety of sports and markets for users to bet on. The site has a clean and intuitive interface, making it easy for users to find the events they want to bet on and place their wagers quickly and easily. Hamabet offers pre-match and live betting options, as well as a range of virtual sports and casino games for users to enjoy.

Hamabet at a glance

Hamabet is owned and operated by Hammerbets Limited, a company registered in Nigeria. The site is licensed and regulated by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission of Nigeria. Hamabet is available in several countries across Africa, including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Tanzania.

Tip: Kes 50 (which is the most common wager amount) is about 175 Nigerian Naira

Hamabet pros

1. Hamabet have embedded statistics

It looks like these stats are powered by Sports Radar as this blue interface is familiar. This may come in handy before placing a bet. Imagine you’re about to bet that there will be at least five goals (the OV 4.5) market in this Tottenham vs Man City match except that it has only happened once in the last 12 head to head matches they’ve had. Statistically, this means that there’s 1 in 12 chance of this re-occurring and unless hamabet is offering 10+ odds, you stand to lose.

2. Upcoming games are easier to find

With the day/week/month filtering calendar.

Each upcoming match displays the date and time of the match, the teams playing, and the odds available for each team or event. Additionally, there is a stats button that gives detailed statistics on each team’s previous performance, including their head-to-head record, the number of goals scored, and the number of matches won or lost. This information can be useful for making informed betting decisions.

PRO TIP: Don’t put your money on next month’s games. Even though spreads may be attractive, line-ups change, star players get injured and teams get demotivated. There’s just too much uncertainty.

3. They feature in-play events too

This is my favorite market. Now that our potential earnings are 80% of what they used to be. I prefer making live bets so that I can make the most out of these spreads that change by the minute; especially on sub 1.35 odds markets.

Hamabet Cons

• All currency is in Naira and there’s no way of switching to the Kenyan Shilling

1 Nigerian Naira is currently equal to Kes 0.28 and this isn’t a good multiple for quick mental math. It would be great if they listed bonuses in Kes. The dollar is easier to convert to as $1 is slightly higher than Kes 100.

• No M-pesa

Hamabet is currently working with three payment processors and none of them is convenient for Kenyan players

• The Live score feature wasn’t working when I tried it

Hamabet Payment options

There are four deposit modes listed on their website

1. Paystack
2. Interswitch webpay
3. Interswitch quickteller
4. Rave

All four are accessible to Kenyan gamblers but I wouldn’t go with Interswitch Quickteller as there’s a Naira 100 charge on deposits (about Kes 28) made through Interswitch Quickteller.

Each payment processor facilitates for Bank transfers and credit/debit cards. Please go with the credit card option as deposits are instant. Cheque/bank transfers take 2 to 5 business days and chances are, this will be a few days after the match you wanted to bet on has ended.

Payment Methods conclusion

Hamabet offers a variety of payment methods for users to choose from, making it easy for them to deposit and withdraw funds. The site also uses advanced security measures to protect users’ financial information and ensure that transactions are safe and secure. Kenyans are however dscoutgaed fro this ookie by the lack of M-pesa transactons which they norm to.

Hamabet Customer Service

Hamabet offers a range of customer service options, including email support and live chat. The site’s customer service representatives are knowledgeable and responsive, and users can expect prompt and helpful assistance with any issues or questions they may have.

Hamabet maintains an active presence on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, where users can stay up-to-date on the latest promotions, events, and news related to the site. The site also offers a blog that provides valuable information and insights for users.

Mide Gold couldn’t get the help he needed while withdrawing funds and Imoh Akpabio wasn’t thinking highly of the company.

I was unable to retrieve this post seeking clarification on how Kenyan players could deposit suggesting that it had been deleted

Also, there were no links on their website to their “official” social media accounts.

Bottom-line

I’m with John Jbl and Deborah Arike on this one. If it looks like a duck, swims like one, quacks like one; it IS a duck. Wouldn’t touch it with a ten-foot pole.

About the Hamabet platform

They have a casino section. I haven’t seen this in any mainstream bookie save for Betika. The Chop& Collect jackpot wasn’t working when I tried it though

All their casino slot games are by Mrs Lotty and the best thing with working with this Software Provider is that they have demos on all their games. Players can try them out for free to familiarise with the rules before wagering with real money.

Welcome Bonuses and promotions at Hamabet

There are two bonuses; the welcome bonus and the Acca bonus

All new players get a 100% first-time bonus. This is capped at N25,000 (about Kes 7,000). However, this bonus can only be redeemed on bet slips exceeding 1.6 odds. Even though this is a generous bonus, stringent conditions have to be met before you’re eligible. You must have wagered 6 times the bonus + deposit. If you make Kes 7,000 as your first deposit, you have to bet with at least 6(7000+7000) = Kes 84,000 before you’re eligible for the Kes 7,000 “welcome” bonus.

The Acca bonus is only applicable to Accumulator slips – we call them multi-bets. It works on both upcoming and in-play events. Make a bet slip with at least 5 events – each exceeding 1.6 odds and you’ll receive a 200% bonus on top of your initial winnings.

Mobile Options

There’s no dedicated app for either iOS or Android. However, the website is a fully responsive web app which means that you get the same great betting experience across multiple devices including tablets. Web Apps are always UpToDate and you won’t miss out on any new promotions. There’s a lite version of the site too but I didn’t like it as the images were broken.

Hamabet Quality of odds

The quality of odds at Ham abet is competitive compared to other leading sports betting sites. The odds were somewhat identical to those atSportybet (my personal favorite) implying they outsource their bookmaking. The site offers consistently updated odds that reflect the latest developments in each sport and event, ensuring that users always have access to the most current and accurate information.

Hamabet betting limits

N50 is the minimum stake while N10,000,000 is the maximum pay-out they’ll make on a single slip. Deposit limits vary depending on the payment processor and paystack has the lowest limit at N100.

Ham abet offers reasonable betting limits that are designed to accommodate a wide range of users, from casual bettors to high rollers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamabet legit?

They’re fully licensed by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission of Nigeria under license number 248.

Please take note of this section in their FAQS

 “Your deposit is not withdrawable. It is required that you place bets with it to enable you to make withdrawals from the winnings.”

Note that all their FAQs had answers except for “How long before withdrawal is processed?”

Their last twitter update was made on March 3^rd too

Also, their “24/7” WhatsApp Customer Support wasn’t registered at the time of this writing.

The writing is on the wall.