Betika was launched in 2016 and has been operating in Kenya with a license from the BCLB. The bookmaker provides punters with a wide variety of game types including sports, casino, instant and virtual games to mention a few. With 15 sports on their catalog, you can access an array of betting options from popular tournaments to less popular ones including the Basketball Africa League, EPL, NBA, Egypt Premier League and much more. Whether you’re into in-play or pre-match events, you can find enough to wager on. In addition, the bookmaker provides live streaming of several sports. Besides, you get to make transactions with your M-Pesa or Airtel money accounts. The bookmaker also has unresponsive customer support only accessible via their helpline.
Betika Pros & Cons
- Provides live streaming and statistics
- High odds for popular football matches
- Variety of promotions for existing customers
- Quick registration
- No Welcome bonus
- Limited payment methods
- Unresponsive support on most platforms
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Betika Security
Betika Kenya is a secure betting site with a license from the Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya. The bookmaker openly advocates for responsible gambling through temporary self-exclusion, permanent account closure and providing guidelines against underage gambling. In addition, their website is secured through a 256-bit SSL encryption, which protects against invasion of private information by third parties. Also, they use multi-factor verification to ensure that users’ betting accounts are not accessed by unauthorized persons.
Betika Sports and Markets
Betika offers at least 15 sports in their sportsbook including 3 of the popular ones in Kenya. As for betting markets, they vary depending on the tournaments and sports.
Football. Betika football has the highest number of events and betting markets. Some of the popular football tournaments you can find on Betika include the Serie A, Liga Portugal, EPL, Ethiopian Premier League, LaLiga, Egypt Premier league, Bundesliga, and much more. For betting markets, you can find odds for 1×2, Handicap, Over/Under, Player, Even/odd, Cleansheet, Correct Score, Combo, Cards & Corners, and Double Chance among others. The number of betting markets and types of bets available for each event may vary, with most popular events featuring 600+ markets and niche ones with below 150 markets.
Basketball. For basketball, Betika offers around 200 betting markets. The bookmaker also provides detailed stats and a match tracker for live betting. You can access odds from tournaments such as the Basketball Africa League, Liga ACB, NBA, Liga ABA, WNBA, LEB Oro, and the International Friendly Games for Women. Some of the common markets on Betika basketball include Winner, Totals, Overtime, Point range, Winner+Total, 1×2 and Over/Under.
Tennis. Overall, Betika offers very competitive betting options for tennis. Although they cover limited events on the sport (around 60 on popular games). In addition, the bookmaker offers streaming for tennis. Even better, they cover the most popular tennis leagues including the ATP, WTA, ITF Women & Men. As for their betting markets, they include Sets, Set Handicap, Winner, Total Games, Exact Sets, Double Result, Game Handicap, Any Set to Nil, and Winner+Total. You can also access stats on your game of choice.
Here’s a list of sports available on Betika:
Betika Payment Methods
You can pay via M-Pesa and Airtel Money, two of Kenya’s most popular mobile payment services. You can top up your account instantly using either method. Deposit limits range from Kes. 10 to Kes. 140 000.
You can also receive a payout through the same mobile systems. Withdrawals start at Kes. 50 and up to Kes. 140 000 per transaction. While cashouts are usually processed within 24 hours, Betika suggests you contact customer support if there are any delays.
The payment option linked to your profile depends on the mobile number you used to register. For example, if you signed up with a Safaricom number, M-Pesa will be your default payment method. The same goes for Airtel (Check out the full list of betting sites that use Airtel Money).
The operator doesn’t charge extra for transactions. Note, however, that there is a 12.5% government excise tax on all your stakes and a 20% withholding tax on winnings.
How to Deposit
You can fund your account in two ways. The first step is to go to the ‘Deposit’ section on the bookmaker’s website, key in the amount, and confirm the transaction via SMS. The second is M-Pesa or Airtel Paybill. Here is a detailed guide on how to transfer money using this option:
- Go to the M-Pesa/Airtel Menu on your mobile phone.
- Visit the ‘Payments’ section.
- Enter the Betika paybill number (290290) if required.
- Specify BETIKA as the business account number.
- Enter the deposit amount.
- Provide your M-Pesa/Airtel PIN and confirm the transaction.
How to Withdraw from Betika
You can get your winnings from Betika online, via SMS or using the USSD code via M-Pesa or Airtel Money.
To request a payout via SMS, send WITHDRAW#AMOUNT (where ‘AMOUNT’ is the amount you wish to cash out) to 290290 from the phone number linked to your betting account.
Another way is to dial *644# (Betika USSD code), select ‘Withdraw’ and enter the required amount.
Alternatively, you can get money from the bookmaker online:
- Log in and visit your profile menu.
- Scroll down to ‘Withdrawals’.
- Enter the amount you wish to cash out (from Kes.50).
- Tap the ‘Withdraw’ to submit your request.
Betika Odds
Betting odds are the most important aspects of a betting site. They separate competitive bookmakers from others and determine how much a punter can make from their successful wagers. Is Betika competitive? We’ve dedicated this section to help you find your answer. Let’s look into Betika’s odds quality by calculating margins for their top 3 sports:
- Football. For the La Liga match Sevilla vs Real Madrid, Betika offers odds for the 1×2 market as follows: Sevilla to win 2.95, Draw 3.55, and Real Madrid to win 2.50. The bookmaker’s commission for this market is, therefore, 2.03%.
- Basketball. Betika odds for the 1×2 market for the Turkiye Super League match between Turk Telekom and Galatasaray are as follows: 1.71 for Turk Telecom to win, 23.00 for the teams to draw, and 6.20 for Galatasaray to win. Thus, Betika’s margin for this market is 5.61%
- Tennis. The odds for an ongoing ATP French Open Men Singles game between Koepfer, Dominik vs Seyboth Wild, Thiago are as follows: Koepfer, Dominik to win 162 and for Seyboth Wild, Thiago to win 2.32. Betika, therefore, makes a commision of 4.61%.
In conclusion, Betika odds are great for some popular football events with margins at 2-4%. The margins can, however, go as high as 11% on less popular football events. For basketball, the odds are fair for the 1×2 market but for other markets margins range between 9%-11%. Tennis odds are the most competitive since margins for most markets are below 5%.
Calculating bookmaker margins is no rocket science and every punter can do it using this simple formula:
Margin = (1/betting odds on team 1 to win + 1/betting odds on the teams to draw + 1/betting odds on team 2 to win – 1) * 100
Let’s try with the odds for the 1×2 market for the LaLiga match Sevilla vs Real Madrid: {( 1/ 2.95 + 1/ 3.55 + 1/ 2.50) -1} x 100 = 2.03%.
Live Betting at Betika
The bookmaker offers an extensive In-Play section with a wide selection of sports, from tennis to cyber disciplines. The number of bets is also good. The range of stakes in live games often surpasses Pre-match offerings, especially for sports like tennis, where detailed markets are available. You can find special bets for football events, such as who will score the next goal.
The section is well set up, and you can easily find any event. Betika lets you get specific with various filters to help you find exactly what you want. You can filter the events to show you the top ones first or the ones that have just started or are about to end. This can be handy, for instance, if you’re betting at the end of matches.
The bookie also offers live streams. On the platform, you can watch Esports, tennis, cricket, badminton, and baseball events. There are also detailed statistics and live trackers for many matches, so you can follow the action even when it is not being broadcast.
Betika App
Betika provides an Android betting app. Although the bookmaker advertises both Android and iOS apps, we could only access the Android app. The links for the apk file on their website might not be working but punters can access the links from their app page. Should you have issues downloading the app, you can use their optimized mobile web which is similar to the app. Additionally, you can also dial Betika USSD code and select 3 to “Download Betika App”. You can access all features available on the website via the Betika app including bonuses and promotions and betting features. The app works seamlessly, is easy-to-use, and takes little space on your device.
| Developer | Betika.com |
| App size | 15.57MB |
| Version | 6.2.6 |
| OS | Android |
| Price | Free |
| Availability in the official app store | No |
Conclusion
Betika might not seem the most attractive option for newcomers, as it doesn’t offer a welcome bonus. But a lot is happening for regular customers, from loyalty programmes to weekly tournaments with cash prizes. Regular players will also appreciate the high odds. For instance, on significant football matches, you can find a margin of about 2%.
We should also mention the Live section. The bookmaker offers easy navigation and streaming for various sports, including tennis and baseball. Additionally, there are real-time stats and a live tracker for many games.
However, regular punters may not like operator support as much. The platform has a Live chat feature, but no one answers. Help is only available by phone.
Betika Frequently Asked Questions
Is Betika sportsbook legal and where?
Betika is a legal sportsbook in Kenya operating with a license from the Kenyan Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) (BK0000404).
Does Betika sportsbook have a mobile app?
Yes, Betika has an Android betting app. You can download their app from the bookmaker’s app page. Unfortunately, we were unable to access the iOS app, the links were not working.
What is the minimum and maximum bet on Betika?
The minimum bet amount is Kes. 1 and the maximum bet is Kes. 500 000.
