Powerbets Kenya is a local owned bookie regulated by the Betting control and licensing Board. The parent company, Oysterbay Lotto Limited was registered in 2016 but they didn’t begin trading until in 2018 when Powerbets was launched. It’s a great betting site for beginners as they have a super simple interface and few options This sportsbook can be accessed through https://www.powerbets.co.ke/ and through https://www.powerbets.co/
- Simple to use
- Popular games have boosted odds
- They have a unique odds filter feature
- Buggy Jackpot
- They do not support other payment processors
Powerbets in a glance
The Powerbets homepage is designed to be user-friendly and easy to navigate. When you first visit the site, you’ll see the Powerbets logo and a navigation bar at the top of the page that includes links to different sections of the site, such as sports, live betting, virtual games, casino, promotions, and more. Below the navigation bar, you’ll find the main section of the homepage, which highlights the available sports events and promotions. The events are arranged by category and are accompanied by their respective odds. On the right-hand side of the homepage, there is a betting slip that allows users to place their bets easily.
You can only deposit (and withdraw) through M-Pesa. There are claims that this is among the few Kenyan bookies that does crypto, with 22bet being in of them, but these are lies. They have moderate odds; a lengthy signup process and a six-pick jackpot dubbed the “soccer6″‘
PowerBets pros
Simple to use
From the look of it, this is the ideal sportsbook for new players that are not yet used to the betting lingo. Some markets such as the Asian handicap are confusing to newbies and Powerbets doesn’t feature them. They only have 16 markets even on the big soccer games and there isn’t much room for confusion either.
Popular games have boosted odds.
All the popular games are tagged with a “boost” tag indicating that they have higher odds. However, when comparing their odds with another bookmarker. I found out that their odds were in fact slightly lower. This may have been a onetime thing.
Looking at their odds for this soccer game, you’ll see that sportybet offers 3.55 for the home win while they give 3.50
They have a unique odds filter feature
The odds filter feature allows you to filter the available events based on the odds range, odds format, and time range. For example, you can choose to display events with odds that fall within a specific range, such as 2.00 to 3.00, or you can choose to display the odds in a specific format, such as decimal or fractional. You can also use the odds filter feature to view events that are happening within a specific time range, such as events that are starting within the next 24 hours or events that are starting within the next 3 days.
User the odds filter unique to Powerebts and only bet on markets with odds exceeding 1.5. This way, you will always be in the green even after Caesar has had his rightful share. No more surprises like this guy here seeking clarification on the Facebook page, “you have not paid me well after win 667 you gave me 567” 😂
Powebet cons
Buggy Jackpot
They claim to have a 6-game jackpot but there’s no other information about it on their website. At the time of this review, the jackpot page returned an error and I wasn’t able to assess it.
They do not support other payment processors
If you want to deposit funds using Mpesa, you can follow these steps:
- Go to the Powerbets website and log in to your account.
- Click on the “Deposit” button and select Mpesa as your payment method.
- Enter the amount you wish to deposit and your Mpesa phone number.
- You’ll receive an Mpesa prompt on your phone asking you to confirm the transaction by entering your Mpesa PIN.
- Once the transaction is confirmed, the funds will be credited to your Powerbets account.
Powerbets customer service
Powerbets provides customer support to its users through various channels, including email, phone and social media. The easiest way to access customer support on Powerbets is through their Facebook page, where you can send a message and receive a prompt response from a customer support representative. If you prefer to contact customer support through email or phone, you can find the contact details on the Powerbets website. The customer support team is available 24/7 to assist you with any issues or questions you may have regarding your account, deposits, withdrawals, promotions, and more. In addition to their customer support channels, Powerbets also provides an extensive FAQ section on their website, which contains answers to common questions related to the site’s features, policies, and procedures. This section can be accessed through the “Help” button located at the bottom of the Powerbets homepage.
Customers are commenting on local directories reaching out to powerbets customer support and it looks like they had their queries solved.
PowerBets Review Overall
I would give power bets a 3.5 star. They only have a handful of events and I couldn’t find smaller leagues. There’s a “lite” version of powerbets where they’ve stripped down on the already thinned out features.
About the Powerbets platform
Powerbets platform is designed with a simple and user-friendly interface that allows for easy navigation across the site. Here is an overview of the platform and navigation on Powerbets:
- Homepage: The Powerbets homepage provides users with a quick overview of the site’s features, including current promotions, upcoming events, and popular sports. Users can easily access various sections of the site, such as sports, live betting, virtual, jackpots, and casino, through the main menu located at the top of the page.
- Sports section: The sports section on Powerbets allows users to place pre-match and live bets on a wide range of sports events. Users can navigate through the available sports categories and events using the left-hand menu, which includes options to filter by sport, country, and league.
- Live betting: The live betting section on Powerbets allows users to place bets on ongoing sports events in real-time. Users can easily switch between different live events using the tabs located at the top of the page, and view the current score and other live statistics to help inform their betting decisions.
- Virtual: The virtual section on Powerbets provides users with a range of virtual sports events to bet on, including football, horse racing, and greyhound racing. Users can navigate through the available virtual events using the left-hand menu and view the current odds and statistics for each event.
- Jackpots: The jackpots section on Powerbets provides users with the opportunity to win large cash prizes by correctly predicting the outcomes of pre-selected sports events. Users can easily view the available jackpots and place their bets using the main menu located at the top of the page.
Bonuses and promotions at Powerbets
This bookie doesn’t offer bonuses.
Betting limits
There’s no maximum stake at Powerbets. However, they’ve made it clear that Kes 10 Million is the maximum pay-out they will process. They have free withdrawals and I always appreciate them.
Quality of odds
Their odds are slightly lower in comparison to other bookies. Their Basketabll odds were a little higher than Betlion’s and 22bets. Either way, there wasn’t a huge difference in the odds.
Powerbets Mobile options
Users with Android devices can download the Powerbets app from the Google Play Store. The app provides users with all the features available on the desktop and mobile versions of the site, including sports betting, live betting, virtual, jackpots, and casino games. Additionally, Powerbets has indicated on their social media accounts that they are currently developing an iOS app for Apple devices. While there is no official release date for the iOS app, their social media posts suggest that it will be available soon.
It looks like Power Bet Kenya is affiliated with the South African One https://powerbets.co.za/ Powerbets isn’t very popular amongst Kenyan players and perhaps this is why they’re yet to introduce full functionality to the Kenyan Market. The Kenyan variant looks like a demo of powerbets South Africa
A quick “powerbets Scam” google Search reveals contradicting information however. It looks like there’s a scam with the same name relating to Cryptocurrency
This explains the rumours behind powerbets Kenya accepting crypto.
Yes. They are licensed in Kenya by the BCLB (license number 110)
Yes. They have and Android app. You must be running Android 4.4 and above to use it. Download this apk from their homepage.