SaharaGames

Sahara Games is a leading online sports betting platform that has revolutionized the betting industry in Africa. Established in 2016, Sahara Games has quickly become a trusted and reliable destination for sports enthusiasts looking to place bets on their favorite sports and events. With a user-friendly interface and an extensive range of sports and markets, Sahara Games offers a one-of-a-kind betting experience that is both exciting and rewarding. Whether you’re a seasoned sports bettor or a casual fan looking to place your first bet, Sahara Games has something for everyone. With a commitment to transparency, security, and responsible gambling, Sahara Games is the ultimate destination for sports betting in Africa.

Sahara Games at a glance

Sahara Games is a licensed online sports betting platform operating in Africa. It is licensed by the Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya, License No. BK 0000481 which is responsible for regulating and overseeing all betting activities in the country.

The headquarters of Sahara Games is located in Nairobi, Kenya, and the company has a strong presence in other African countries, including Uganda, Tanzania, and Nigeria.

Sahara Games operates on a proprietary platform- TVBet that has been designed to provide a seamless and user-friendly betting experience. The platform is built on cutting-edge technology and features a wide range of sports and markets, as well as a variety of betting options, including live betting and virtual sports. Additionally, the platform is optimized for mobile devices, allowing users to place bets on the go using their smartphones or tablets. Overall, Sahara Games’ platform is a key factor in the company’s success and has helped establish it as a leading player in the African sports betting industry.

Registration

Registering for Sahara Games is hassle free as it is just like any other bookies in the market. They offer the same options. You can register both online and through SMS option. While registering online you are needed to fill in your number and password and that’s that. You can add additional information like your names and email though these are just optional. Registering for Sahara games through SMS is even easier. You just send the word Bet to 29007 and you will receive your password through SMS.

Deposits

Depositing funds in Sahara Games is way easier than you imagine. All you need to have is your phone with you. Sahara Games offers deposit options for both M-pesa and Airtel Money which are basically more than enough.  

For M-Pesa, you are required to;

1. Go to M-Pesa on your phone and select the Pay Bill option
2. Enter 290070 as the Business Number
3. Input account name as Sahara
4. Enter the amount you wish to deposit
5. Enter your M-Pesa pin and hit Send.
6. Await the confirmation message from both M-Pesa and Sahara Games.

Your account is immediately updated and it reflects the deposit. You can go ahead and place your bets as you wish.

For Airtel Money on the other hand;

1. Go to the Airtel Money Menu on your phone and select make Payment
2. Go to Select Paybill then select Other.
3. Key in 290070 as the Business Number
4. Enter your Airtel Money Pin and input Sahara as the Reference number.

The amount instantly shows up on your Sahara Games Account and you can proceed to play any of the unlimited options offered.

Withdrawals

 Withdrawals from Sahara Games can as well be made from both online platform and through the SMS option.

While withdrawing online;

1. Choose the withdraw option from your Sahara Games Account
2. Input the amount of money that you intend to withdraw
3. Hit the withdraw option

The amount that you have selected is then debited into your M-Pesa or Airtel Money account and you receive a confirmation message from your service provider.

For those intending to withdraw via SMS;

All that s asked of you is to send the word GET# the amount you intend to withdraw E.g. GET#700 to 29007 and your money will be debited into your respective account.

Customer Service

Sahara Games has gotten rid of their live chat feature and upon clicking the support button at the bottom of the screen, you are redirected toa third party site which requests fir your number to get back to you. I don’t know what to say to this but I’m sure not many punters will be comfortable sharing their data to third parties.

However, the customer care reps didn’t get back to us in the 30-minute window we usually give bookies when reviewing their “live chat”

Their response on Facebook usually takes a couple of hours but is way better than most bookies which last up to days. They are quite vibrant on Twitter as well and they enable you to start a chat with a customer care representative easily. It is quite evident that they put some dedication in bridging the communication gap with their customers.

There’s an active Facebook community behind the brand and regular promotions are run with a free bet given to the winner.

Sahara Games in Kenya

Sahara Games offers a comprehensive range of sports betting options for users to choose from. Some of the most popular sports on the platform include soccer, basketball, tennis, rugby, and cricket, but there are also options for niche sports like handball, table tennis, and snooker. In addition to traditional pre-match betting, Sahara Games also offers live betting options, allowing users to place bets on matches and events as they unfold in real-time. Furthermore, the platform features virtual sports options like virtual soccer, horse racing, and greyhound racing, which provide users with non-stop betting opportunities. With a wide range of sports and markets to choose from, Sahara Games offers something for every type of sports bettor, from casual fans to seasoned professionals.

The Platform

They go over the top to add American Football which is not quite popular in the Kenyan Market. On top of that, they also offer sports betting for eFootball which has really become famous over the last few months. Live Betting is a must have for any bookmaker trying to make it in the market and Sahara Games offer it as well. They have Live Betting for any of the Sports betting that they do have. Virtual sports are also part of the package offered by Sahara Games. Some of the Virtual games that are available are Football Euro Cup, World cup among other football leagues in the world.

They also offer virtual sports for racing such as Horse racing which has different games that are all played differently.

There are bonuses for 9 and 8 correct picks

Special Features

This bookmaker is quite creative and the specials are a frosting on the cake. Aside from sports betting, punters can place bets on a lot including music and politics. For example, users can place bets on the outcome of popular reality TV shows like Big Brother Naija or The Voice. Additionally, there are options to bet on events like the Oscars, the Nobel Prize, and major political events like the US presidential election. While Sahara Games’ main focus is on sports betting, these special betting options provide users with additional opportunities to place bets and win big. It’s worth noting that these special betting options are not always available and are typically offered only for a limited time.

Additionally, Sahara Games now has the accumulator bonus. Your bonus increases with every game you place. This happens for multibets in your bet slip. The bonus is calculated as per every games at the following rate

5 Games – 5%,

6 Games – 10%,

7 Games – 15%,

8 Games – 20%,

9 Games – 25%,

10+ Games – 30%,

14+ Games – 40%,

17+ Games – 50%,

21+ Games – 75%.

The more games you place in your betslip then the greater your bonus is. This feature isn’t common in most betting sites therefore this is a one of a kind feature.

Sign up Bonus

For newly joining players. Sahara Games offers a generous reward. However, this free bet that is given a s a reward comes with strings attached. You have to follow a few steps to qualify for the reward. You are required to deposit a minimum of Kes 250 when you register and place a bet with odds of 3.0 or higher. Only once you have done this will you receive your free bet.

Wagering

There’s a clever feature built into their wagering software that will automatically make multiple bet slips when you try to choose two differing picks. For instance, when you predict that a game will either have 3+ goals (OV 2.5) or at most 2 goals (UN2.5), this will be split into multiple bets.

You can even choose to place all selections as one bet (multi bet/accumulator) or to have each pick on its own slip.

User experience

The website itself is user friendly. It is compatible with smartphones, tablets and desktops as well.  Generally, from the choice of colors, it is just okay. It is neither good nor bad. The automatic dark theme is commendable. You do not have to strain your eyes when navigating through. It however does not have any noticeable difference from the other betting companies.

Mobile Lite

Sahara Games offers a mobile lite feature that allows users to access the platform on their mobile devices using a simplified version of the website. This feature is designed for users who have slower internet connections or devices with limited processing power, making it easier for them to access the platform and place bets.

The mobile lite version of Sahara Games is optimized for mobile devices and has a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate. While the full version of the platform offers more features and options, the mobile lite version still provides users with access to a wide range of sports and markets, as well as live betting options and virtual sports. Additionally, the platform is designed to use less data, making it a more cost-effective option for users who have limited data plans.

When it comes to placing your bet, it is just the common 1X2 format that is in the main page. You’ll have to click the plus icon to access more markets. The good thing with the Sahara Games site is that the other betting options like over or under can be selected by their own menu so you don’t have to click every game one by one to place a bet. It’s a plus on their side definitely. Also, for every game you intend to place a bet on, you get up to 120 options to choose from. There is a big probability that among the 120 that your bet has been tailored perfectly. The website is just basically easy to use. It is just the basic site. Nothing extraordinary. Even the filters, they’re just the same, country, league…

Draw No Bet is the default market on soccer games while we’re used to seeing the money line first (1X2). This was confusing.

Odds

In terms of Betting odds, Sahara Games is a bit beaten by international bookies like bet365. It has slightly lower odds than local bookies. But when compared to other betting companies that are new to the Kenyan market, it triumphs.

Limits

Kes 25,000 is the maximum stake you can have on a bet slip. All bet slips cannot exceed 4000 odds either. Kes 500,000 is the maximum payout you could ever get from a single slip. The jackpot is exempted from this limitation. Kes 1 is the minimum stake.

Casino games

Even though Sahara games offers almost all casino games, they are not as good as the options that are offered in sports betting. The Bookmaker seems to put more effort in the sports betting sector. Can’t put the blame on him either. Sports betting is the backbone of betting in Kenya so you have to put more effort into it. The casino games, more so the lesser common ones have noticeable glitches. You can realize that they’ve not been made to perfection.

Sahara Games’ casino platform offers a variety of classic casino games, such as slots, table games, and live dealer games. While the betting options may be more limited compared to sports betting, the casino platform provides users with a different type of entertainment and the opportunity to win big on popular casino games.

Sahara Games is yet to launch their own mobile app. For now, you have to use either their site or their SMS number to enjoy their services. The Bookmaker is also quite overwhelmed by the competitors. Sahara Games does not offer free data betting like the other betting companies do. It’s no major thing but is quite essential nowadays looking at what lengths that the competitors are going, I’d say it is necessary.

According to their Twitter, you could register by SMSing “Bet” to 29007 but that wasn’t working when we tried it.

What we liked

1. Just like any other bookmaker nowadays, Sahara Games offers live betting services. It is not spectacular that it has this, but at least it is coping with the trends.

Daily Jackpot prize of Kshs 300,000 from a Ksh 15 ticket stake for 10 correct predictions. Bouses offered for both 9 and 8 correct predictions.

Weekly progressive jackpot for a chance to win over 1 million Kenyan shillings by predicting 10 correct games and a stake of Kshs 20. 9 and 8 correct predictions are also rewarded.

3. There are free bets available for new joiners and for those who came close to winning. If you lost one game in a multibet, you are qualified to receive a free bet.

4. Unlimited withdrawals. This is not a feature that you see anywhere lying around. It is only e exclusive to a few bookmakers. Often you have a limit to the money you can withdraw. At Sahara Games you have pure control of your account.

5. Fast withdrawal processing. Once you hit withdraw cash, it is only a matter of seconds before you receive the money in your phone. Sahara games has unimaginable processing of withdrawals.

What we didn’t like

1. Sahara games is yet to make its own mobile app that will make everything easier for players.

2. Sahara Games is not that popular among players and people do not have that much confidence in it.

Bottom line

It is generally good but there is good room for improvement. More so on the odds and the jackpot. Their timings on both customer service and withdrawals are impeccable.

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