Betking Review

Betking caught the attention of many punters in the Kenyan industry when they signed a 5 year contract with Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa with a whooping Sh1.2 billion sponsorship deal of the top Kenya football league and since this statement of heavy intent was made, the firm has grown over the years.

The king makers firm is a recognized online betting and bet shops, with roots in the Nigerian market. Betking has dominated the Nigerian market for which it is ranked among the best online betting sites in the African continent.

The bookmaker has an impressive betting market that ranges from both local and international sportsbooks events.

Betking in-depth

Betking was first established late February of 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria and later planted its roots in the Kenyan market in early 2019 making sponsorship deals in the Kenya Premier League as the official sponsor.

The multi-billion shilling deal has led to the increasing number of punters joining the market. This also has created confidence in the eyes of the Kenyan punters. The Betking brand is under the parent company Entertainment Group Kenya Limited that over sees the operations and also controls the brand.

The bookmaker is fully licensed to conduct online betting services in the Kenyan market under the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, cap 131, laws of Kenya and is licensed by the BCLB License number 0000156.

Betking apart from sponsoring the Kenyan premier league, also promotes responsible gaming and offers its services to persons over 18 only.

User Experience

When we click on the website www.betking.co.ke, the page directs us to the Betking platforms, where we can choose between the mobile version and the lite version that saves on data charges.

Although we have the lite and mobile version, the features on both are similar and can be supported by Android and IOS software, meaning that betting on the platform is convenient since we can bet on different devices.

The page layout has easy to use features with supportive quick links. New customers can easily register by texting “join to 29070” (normal data charges apply) or by using the registration link at the top left part on the website. We also have the USSD and SMS options for customers without smartphones.

The dashboard located at the lower part contains some quick links to the menu, live events, bet slip, book a bet and registration. All these features are fully functional and the response time is quick depending on the data provider.

The website is fully secured with personal data used in the registration process being encrypted to make it difficult to access by other parties and therefore providing secure data environment for Betking customers.

Features

Betting markets

A-Z sports include:

• Soccer
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Ice hockey
• Volleyball
• Baseball
• Cycling
• Futsal
• Handball

Other available sportsbooks markets include rugby, snooker, badminton, boxing, bowls, Aussie rules, cricket, table tennis, darts, floorball, squash, MMA and E sport leagues. Betking doesn’t offer markets on horse racing, greyhounds and casino games.

Great odds

It goes without saying that the higher the odd, the greater the winnings. Betking offers some of the best markets on popular football leagues and we get the best value each time we place multiple  bets on top league matches.

Betking’s competitive odds prices make you want to place that stake with mouthwatering odd values on both pre-matches and in play events.

We get the accumulator bonus each time we place multiple bets above 5 legs and we get up to 225% bonus on the final potential win.

Cash out

Betking offers one of the best cash out featurs in the market. You can use this feature on both single and multiple bets. To cash out, you need only click on my bet and the cash out option will be displayed at the bottom of the bet slip with possible amount to be cashed out.

It’s advisable to make cash out early to get the highest possible amount. We can get back in the event the bet fails and it’s available on all sportsbook markets.

Bonuses and promotions

The Jumbo Bonus of up to 225%;we get this promo each time we place multi bets on the potential winnings and is usually computer generated figures including taxes.

The minimum odds to qualify for the accumulator bonus is 1.2 and above with the maximum number of event selections capped at 40 legs.

The In-play cash out gives us a second chance at winning since we get back part of the initial stake. Betking thus gives its customer the power to control the final outcome of a bet slip.

Jackpots

There are currently no jackpots on the Betking website.

Livestreaming

Betking uses advanced technology on their livestreaming platform with the best match tracking software providing updates and accurate details on the match statistics.

The brands vision is to provide a winning environment for its registered customers and what better way to win than the livestreaming option which gives us head-to-head statistics that make the gaming experience fun.

We recommend you try out this great feature to get that win you are looking for, you can also enjoy the match from the comfort of your phone and we also get 100 + bet types to choose from.

Payment options

For deposits through mobile transactions.

• Mpesa Paybill 290690

Withdrawals can be done via:

• The Betking website
• Via the registered USSD *375#
• Via SMS by simply sending amount you wish to withdraw e.g. W#1500 to 29070 and 1500 will be withdraw from your account.

Pros

• Lower data charges on the Lite version
• Cash out
• Safe and secure platform
• Easy deposits and withdrawals
• Fast payouts
• Accumulator bonus up to 225%

Cons

• No jackpots

Verdict

Betking being a successful Nigerian based company is also making deep roots in the Kenyan market with great offers on both odds and the cash out option. What’s not to like about this amazing platform that is building a good reputation among the Kenyan punters?

The review summarizes Betking as a recommend online betting company to punters making a living out of betting.