Betika Review

Betika is Kenya's national bookmaker headquartered in Nairobi. Originally, the company accepted only sports predictions, but over time it expanded its services to casinos. The bookmaker accepts bets on football, basketball, water polo, baseball, tennis, etc.

To make the betting process more interesting, the bookmaker has developed a number of promotions and bonuses for customers. Also, for comfort, users can bet not only from a personal computer, but also from a mobile device.

In this article, we will take a detailed look at all aspects of Betika to help you form an opinion about the bookmaker. Keep reading to find out if the online betting operator is right for you or not.

How to start playing?

In order to start betting on sports and playing casino games, you need to go to a bookmaker's website.

Next, you will need to create an account or log in to an existing one.

Registration

To create an account, click on the Register button. It is located at the top of the page.

After clicking, a registration form will open in front of you. Fill it in to become a client of the bookmaker.

Authorisation

If you are already a client of the bookmaker, in order to access your betting history, transactions, etc. you will need to authorise. To do this, click on Login next to the registration button.

We have explained more about registration, verification and authorisation at Betika in the full guide.

Betika website

The design of the site is different from the usual competitors' platforms. However, it is easy to navigate the site. The company has divided the sections into blocks, which we will look at in order from top to bottom.

The top section contains the blocks that are most often searched for by clients:

• Live;
• Jackpots;
• Shikisha Bet;
• Aviator;
• Ligi Bigi;
• Crash Games;
• Promotions;
• Virtuals;
• Betika Fasta;
• Casino;
• Live Score;
• App.

The left and centre sections are linked together. On the left side, all sports are available for which you can make a prediction. After selecting a discipline, the centre of the page displays all available events on which you can bet. There you can also familiarise yourself with the odds, margins, betting options and the participants of the competition.

In the bottom left corner there is an online support chat with a virtual assistant. If you have any problems or questions, the operators will try to solve your request promptly.

Mobile version

If you prefer to bet from your phone, the bookmaker offers to use the mobile version of the site. It is adapted for all versions and models of telephones. In order to see all the sections you saw in the full version, click on the side menu in the top left corner.

In order to open the mobile version of the bookmaker, open the site using any browser that is convenient for you. For example, you can use one of the most popular ones:

1. Chrome;
2. Edge;
3. Safari;
4. Firefox;
5. Opera.

Betika app

In order to successfully compete in the betting market, the bookmaker has developed a mobile application. It is more convenient to place bets in it, because access to the phone is much more frequent than to a computer or laptop. Users can place bets at a time that is convenient for them.

The app is available for two operating systems: IOS and Android. Select the operating system that is relevant for you and click on it. You will be automatically redirected to our article where you can download and install the application.

Promotions and bonuses

In order to stimulate customers to place bets, the bookmaker offers bonuses on its platform. At the moment, the following promotions are available to users:

Casino Betika

As we said earlier, in addition to sports predictions, the bookmaker accepts casino predictions. Among the bookmaker's range of games available to you, which are categorised:

• Drops and Wins;
• Slots;
• Live Games;
• New Games;
• Bingo and Keno;
• Crash Games;
• Table Games.

If you enjoy any of the games, add it to the Favourites section. Then in the future it will be easier for you to find the game you are interested in among the bookmaker's range of games.

Types of bets, sports and lines

Betika in Kenya offers a variety of betting types, sports disciplines and lines, making the platform attractive to different types of players.

Types of bets:

1. Single bets: Betting on one specific event.
2. Express bets: Betting on several events at the same time, where all outcomes must be correct to win.
3. System bets: A combination of several express bets, which allows you to win even with some incorrect predictions.
4. Live bets: Betting on events that take place in real time.
5. Long-term bets: Betting on the outcome of events that will happen in the future, such as the winner of a championship.

Sports:

Compared to its larger competitors, Betika doesn't offer as many sports to bet on. Customers can make predictions on:

• Football;
• Boxing;
• Table tennis;
• Cricket;
• Rugby;
• Basketball;
• Volleyball;
• Waterpolo;
• Baseball;
• Tennis;
• Handball;
• Darts;
• eSoccer;
• Bowls;
• Futsal;
• Ice Hockey.

Betting Lines:

Betika offers different betting lines for every sport and event:

1. Match result: First team win, draw, second team win.
2. Double Chance: Two possible outcomes out of three (e.g. a win for the first team or a draw).
3. Totals: The total number of goals/points in a match (more or less than a certain value).
4. Handicaps: Betting with a handicap on one of the teams.
5. Exact Score: Predicting the exact score of a match.
6. Both teams to score: A bet on both teams scoring at least one goal.
7. First Goal: Which team will score the first goal of the match.
8. Half Time/Match: Betting on the results of the first half and the whole match.
9. Special bets: For example, the number of corners, cards, individual achievements of players, etc.

Odds and margins

Odds at a bookmaker's office can vary depending on the type of event, sport and other factors. Typically, odds on popular events can range from 1.5 to 3.0 or higher.
The bookmaker's margin is usually between 5% and 10%, depending on the type of bets and specific events.

For example, the odds for a basketball match between Australia and Canada are distributed as follows:

• Australia to win — 1.22;
• Canada to win — 4.20;
• Draw — 18.00.

The margin (percentage) taken by the bookmaker on this event is 11%.

Detailed information can be found on the bookmaker's website when selecting an event for betting.

Payment systems

As it is a Kenyan betting company, the company accepts the country's national currency, the Kenyan Shilling, for payment. In order to bet on sports, you will need to make a deposit. Then, after your bet has won, you will be able to withdraw your money.

Deposits and withdrawals

Customers can deposit and withdraw their winnings in one way:

• Mpesa.

The bookmaker does not charge a fee for deposit. However, the bookmaker takes a fee for withdrawal. Read more about transactions on Betika platform here.

Our opinion about the bookmaker

Betika is a popular national bookmaker in Kenya. The company accepts sports and casino betting. In addition to the website and mobile version, customers can bet in the mobile application, which is available for IOS and Android.

From the cons of the bookmaker, we noted the absence of a welcome bonus. Also, the bookmaker has only one payment method and not so many sports for betting.

If you want to bet at a national bookmaker in Kenya, we can recommend it to you. However, in comparison with other bookmakers, Betika is very inferior. Therefore, if you are still undecided about an online betting operator, we recommend you to check out our other reviews of bookmakers in Kenya.

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