Unmatched Thrills and Rewards on Betika.com App on Play Store!

Betika, the leading gaming firm in Kenya has rolled out an exciting promotion that will see punters win hefty Bonuses and Free Data with each App download from the Google Play Store.

The Betika App promotion is set to run from 27th June to 30th July 2023. The new user-friendly version of their App on the Google Play Store is loaded with goodies like free data and free bets.

Wekelea bet ya 50 Bob and above na tutaku top-up FREE DATA ya 250 MB na FREE BET ya up to KES 200 bob pap!

How Does the Betika App Promotion Work?

The Betika App Promotion is quite simple to participate. To be eligible, all you need is to meet the following criteria:

  • Download and install the Betika Android App. The app is available at Play Store.
  • Click here to download Betika App.
  • Place a cash bet of at least KES 50/- with a minimum odd of 2.99 as the first cash bet of the day. This is the Qualifying Bet.
  • The customers will upon placing their Qualifying Bet, be eligible to get a free bet, equal to their stake amount capped up to Ksh200

Betika, Kenya’s leading betting firm became the first company in the industry to have their app officially listed on the Google Play Store. The app comes with a load of advantages.

Once a customer has successfully installed the app, they will immediately access gaming services without using their data bundles thanks to Betika’s Bet Bila Bundles offer.

In addition to free browsing, customers also get to withdraw their winnings for free when they win on the Betika App. That is very unique to this betting partner.

This App being listed on the Play Store illustrates the company’s initiative in building the most advanced gaming platform experience for its punters.

Sportpesa is back! Betting firms receive permits

After an uncertain month of operations, several betting companies have finally received their permits for the 2022/2023 trading period, among them giant sports investors such as SportPesa.

The move which comes few weeks before the Kenya Premier League new football season kicks off on September 10 is a sigh of relief for various clubs and sports entities that have struggled to get partners to fund their teams. The permits for all betting firms are renewed annually and lapse every June 30th.

Betting companies are some of the largest investors in sports. SportPesa which has been operating using a court order since resuming business in November 2020 will now operate under Betting Control and Licensing number 0000448.

Other firms that have so far received their licenses include Betika, Odibets, Sportybet, Shabiki and Betsafe among others. Last month, some of these companies had to temporarily shut down their paybills as they sought clearance from BCLB as well as other state agencies; as part of the pre-licensing conditions.

Some of the conditions included a clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Financial Reporting Centre and a Ksh250,000 bank guarantee among others.

“Our paybill numbers are currently unavailable affecting deposits and withdrawals and we are working with the relevant government agencies to have them restored so that you continue to enjoy the best gaming experience,” Betsafe told its customers on July 7, a week after the deadline of re-licensing had passed.

Betting firms are required to renew their licenses annually, a move that has always been mired in long standing push and pull over the conditions for licensing.

As the betting firms which are large investors in sports sought licenses, some football clubs were adversely affected when sponsorships were prematurely ended.

AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia who were sponsored by Betsafe at the start of the 2021/2022 KPL season had to look for new sponsors mid-season. The two popular clubs are now sponsored by Betika and BetArique respectively.

Kayole residents in upbeat mood as Betika kicks off facelifting project for Kayole Calvary Field

Betika, the leading betting firm held a ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday 23rd September 2021 celebrating the start of the rehabilitation of the Kayole Calvary field at Kayole/Komarocks area.

The ground-breaking ceremony saw senior officials from all sides of the partnership oversee the handover of the grounds to the contractor.

Jackie Tonui, Betika's Marketing Manager speaks during the event.
Jackie Tonui, Betika’s Marketing Manager speaks during the event.

The event was witnessed by representatives from the Ministry of Sports Arts & Culture, Embakasi CDF officials, Kayole residents, sports men and women.

Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Jackie Tonui, the firm’s Marketing Manager said:

“As part of our Betika Na Community initiatives, we have gotten into an agreement with the Embakasi Central Constituency Development Fund (CDF)office to upgrade the community football pitch in Kayole.”

“This is our first community pitch, and we plan to spend over 100M in the rehabilitation of such community pitches across the country to improve their conditions to advance the training standards of grassroot sports”.

“Currently, grassroot teams face the challenge of postponing matches or playing in waterlogged pitches during rainy season. In addition, most pitches are hazardous and are a cause of injuries to players due to their rocky and uneven conditions.”

“Betika wants to change the game and level the playing fields across the country to give our players a reason to wake up and grow their talent.” adds Mrs. Jackie Tonui

Mr. Elias Mate, Fund Manager CDF Embakasi graced the event. He says:

“We are happy to be the first beneficiaries of the Betika Na Community field rehabilitation Initiative. From what I have seen and heard, Betika is all about changing the lives of Kenyans by giving solutions that provide long term impactful initiatives to the communities around us.”

“Thank you for touching the lives of people of Kayole, we are grateful that the youth here will start playing in a level ground”. He adds.

With an expected completion date of December 2021, the Kayole Calvary field will see over 300 junior teams and over 20 senior teams grow their talent.

The ‘Betika Na Community Initiative’ has now grown into a massive movement with huge following across the country and the firm promised to rehabilitate pitches to raise the bar and urges more needy communities to reach out to them with their needs.

This is why Betika is miles ahead of the pack in gaming

Betika is one of the most preferred options when it comes to sports betting. Unlike other companies, it primarily focuses on the customers’ needs and leaves out all the other unnecessary distractions when it comes to sports.

Most affordable Jackpots

Betika has the most Jackpot choices and arguably the most affordable for bettors in Kenya. At Betika, you can win 100 million Kenya Shillings from a 99Bob bet.

Considering the terms and conditions on other offers in the market and for affordability reasons, Betika has the lowest minimum midweek jackpot stake of Kes 15/- with the highest possible winnings.

They also have a Daily Jackpot known as Sababisha that offers 200,000 Jackpot for 10 Bob /10 bonus or 100 points. Let’s just say that Betika customers are spoilt for choice!

Bonuses

First, there’s a joining bonus for all new customers when they join the leading betting firm’s platform.

A deposit bonus for every customer’s first deposit of the day with no minimum stake and they also have a Stake Back Bonus where you can get up to 200% bonus equivalent to your stake when you lose a multibet of more than 7 games.

Betika also has a Bingwa boost bonus that offers punters a chance to earn a bonus of up to 500% on Multiple Bets.

It applies to returns on all events, all markets of sports and live betting with 3 or more selections with odds 1.35 or higher.

No minimum bet

Betika is one companies that has no minimum bet requirement.

You can bet with as little as one Kenya Shilling, as in one bob.

Unbelievable but possible at https://www.betika.com/

Bet Bila Bundles

Betika is cognizant of the current high cost of living and seeks to alleviate some of this pain, by scrapping cost of data for their clients.

This means that Betika customers will no longer require to have data bundles to place a bet or view and analyze games on the Betika website.

Double Betika Points on Monday

Monday blues? Not at https://www.betika.com/ because you will earn double Betika points every Monday with your first 2 deposit of the day worth 99 bob you will get a Kes 8/- bonus.

Boosted Odds

When it comes to increasing winnings, Betika offers customers a chance to win more with the highest boosted odds on popular leagues.

CashOut feature

Betika’s Cash Out feature allows you to settle your bets before the relevant event has finished to either lock in some profit or mitigate potential losses.

The Cash Out feature allows you to take an early payout on your bets before they are settled, meaning you can get money back before the event is over and your bet is ultimately resulted.

You’ll either make a profit, or get a portion of your initial bet back, depending on how your selection is doing at the time of your taking up the Cash Out.

Bet Share

Do you share your bet slip with your friends? Well, Betika awards top 20 bet-share participants with the highest number of bets shared and subsequent bets placed on them.

You can win up to Kes 150,000/- when you just share your bet slip. Bets must have odds of more than 4.99 and your friends should place a bet with more than Kes 25/-

KaBundle Wa KaBundle

This is a promotion where a consumer places any Shikisha bet with a stake that is more than or equal to KSH 70 to receive 7Sms & 7Mb free data.

This offer is only for cash bets and upon Deposit the reward bundles based on bets placed shall be sent after confirmation of the bet after 15 minutes.

Free Bets on the Betika App

They say good things in life are free and I bet getting free bets on the Betika App can attest to that. Your first cash bet with a minimum stake amount of ten shillings gets you a free bet every Monday and Thursday.

I know it sound unreal, but get this, a match stake from 10 to 50 or any stake above 50 is awarded a 50bob free bet. Well, if you are not yet sold, then read on.

 

Casino & Virtual Games

Betika has the most vibrant and exciting casino games in the country.

If you are a lover of card games, roulette, and other casino games, you will admit that Betika’s casino platform is unmatched in terms of number of games and experience.

Betika launched the Drops & Wins promotion where their Casino Consumers receive cash prizes daily & weekly on highest single spin win amount (adjusted to bet value).

There are different games every month that are participating in this tournament, so consumers need to stay tuned to the “drops and wins” tab on the Betika Casino landing page to see which games qualify at that current month.

Betika has the first ever local league in Kenya known as Sakata being the first virtual league. Betika also offers other exciting virtual including Betika Super League (BSL), English league as well as Euro league.

Play the Betika Virtual games and win in just 4 minutes.

For first time bettors, Betika’s Virtual games are both quick and realistic with several events, tournaments, and the games, all based on real sports.

Free withdrawals

Ever heard of no charge on cash withdrawals from any betting site? I haven’t. After a hundred ways to make your money at https://www.betika.com/ they still don’t charge you to withdraw your winnings.

Interesting, right?

Betika continues to push the boundaries of innovation with new offerings proving why they are the leading betting firm in Kenya!

For the betting newbies, simply SMS GAME to 29090, and you will be equipped for the new season.

Belgium and Portugal clash on Sunday reveals Lukaku and Ronaldo’s rivalrly for The Golden Boot Award

Well, Belgium meets Portugal in an epic clash this Sunday, at Estadio La Cartuja, in Sevilla – Spain.

Its another feature in the Euro 2020, but it brings to fore a simmering Serie A rivarly between Lukaku and Christiano Ronaldo.

Belgium boss, Roberto Martinez (file image)

The two most iconic soccer players, globally, are gunning for the Golden Boot Award.

Lukaku seeks to catch up, with CR7 ahead with a two-goal lead.

Belgium has won all three of their group matches, only seeming to struggle in one half of their Denmark meet.

Portugal sneaked into the second round after a difficult 2-2 draw with France. The Les Bleus managed third position in Group F, after a Germany-Hungary 2-2 draw with Hungary.

Team forms for both teams are neither here, nor there – each boasts an impressive pool of talented players for replacements in case of injuries or suspensions.

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos (file image)

Portugal is hardest hard, with Nelson Semedo getting an injury against France, Joao Cancelo out of the tournament due to Covid 19, Ricardo not fit enough.

Danilo, too, took a hard face blow against France, may be an out. This means possible starts for other players, say Diogo Dalot.

Belgium’s formation 3-4-2-1 preference seems pretty solid against Portugal’s 4-3-3 formation.

They are lucky, no major injury hiccup causing an ovehaul of the starting XI.

Betika.com has consistently availed attractive odds for the Euro 2020.

Belgium’s Win posts odds at 2.45, Portugal’s Win at 3.05 and a tentative draw at 3.15

Other options, in a statistics perusal set-up:

Belgium have won their last 13 matches, and scored atleast 2 goals – Over 1.5 odds at

Portugal are undefeated in 23 of their last 25 matches in the Euros’.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Portugal’s last 9 games – Over 2.5 odds at 2.16

The Both To Score (GG) is a possible in this clash.

For added measure, Betika.com betting platform has an interesting feature: The Bingwa Boost Bonus is irresistible.

This is a bonus that, on an increasing percentage, offers to double or triple winnings on a stake, depending on the bet placed.

Register, and log into Betika.com for more details – or exploit your intuition for soccer, and earn maximum returns while at it.

Wales’ great run in Group A under serious threat as they face favourites Denmark in Saturday’s clash

Wales have exceeded expectations and proved pundits wrong by finishing second in Group A behind Italy to secure their place in the knock-out stage for the second successive European Championships.

A 4-1 win over Russia in their final group game saw Denmark move from last place to second and book a round of 16 meeting with Wales on Saturday.

This is the first meeting between the two nations since 2018 when Denmark won home and away in the UEFA Nations League.

Both nations will head into this match with real optimism but Denmark will be full of confidence after serving a total drubbing to Russia.

Wales favor the 4-5-1 formation, against Denmark’s 3-4-2-1 and both teams enjoy a solid starting XI – though for Wales, Ethan Ampadu is suspended after a straight red card in defeat to Italy on Sunday.

Danish centre-back Simon Kjaer is expected to shake off a knock to start against Wales.

Betika.com have placed impressive odds for this game, with head to head results at 5.20 for Wales Win, 1.88 for Denmark Win and a possible 3.40 for a Draw.

Looking at statistics, a Wales’ upset is a little far-fetched, though, considering that there have been under 2.5 goals scored in Wales’s last 7 games (European Championship).

Other options on Betika.com still stands, though

Both To Score (GG), HT-FT Wins for Denmark and so on.

Other than that, Betika offers the Bingwa Bonus Boost that instantly doubles, or triples winnings – based on the bets placed.

A 1k win, for instance, may get a Bingwa Bonus Boost that gifts a player with almost double in winnings.

Register, and log into Betika.com for a good experience on an innovative, easy-to-use platform.

England’s onslaught against Czech Republic is steeped in history: Will they triumph?

For England’s game against Czech Republic, there’s a little fun fact you need to know:

England has never won the Euro Championship, ever since it started in 1960.

In fact, they’ve never made to the finals.

It’s an uncomfortable detail, as it is that the British “invented” football, defined it’s basic laws, and imported the game throughout the world.

None of this means that England hasn’t been a solid side on the world stage.

They’re currently ranked #4 in the world, and while that might be a bit of an overestimation, it’s still indicative of their quality as a side.

Against Czech, England comes into the arena on a 4-2-3-1 formation, that stars Kane up front, flanked on the rear by Rashford, Greanish and Mount.

Then, interestingly, Czech also brings a similar 4-2-3-1 formation. Talismanic striker Schick is the gunner upfront, and Masopust, Darida and Jankto are set to keep his lines busy.

Ignoring the possiblity of an upset, England is expected to give Czech an hiding.

England has kept a clean sheet in the last 5 European Championship matches.

They have also wracked up a record Undefeated Run in 34 of their last 36 matches.

Betika.com offers big odds in the head to head set up with an England Win at 1.64, a Draw at 3.40 and a Czech Republic win at 7.00.

However, other options are available. For instance:

Czech Republic has scored Over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against England in all competitions.

All Czech Republic’s games in the European Championships have consistently Scored Under 2.5 goals!

Now you know!

Log into Betika.com and make incisive choices, for incredible wins.

The Clash of the Titans is Nigh: Portugal vs Germany on Saturday Night

The Portugal-Germany meet is probably the biggest clash in Euro 2020.

Both teams are well-seasoned and chokeful with talented players fresh from title wins in their other leagues.

It’s hailed to be a pacifier game, as both teams staggered in their opener games.

Though Portugal hammered Hungary 3-0, they managed the first goal late in the 84th minute – they grabbed that win by a whisker.

Germany lost their first opener match in the European Championship to France. They are in a foul mood – which kind of explains their 3-4-3 formation approach to this game.

Everything is a block – from defence, mid to the strikers – its a well-oiled German machine.

Statistics are gripping, too, for both opponents.

Portugal is undefeated in 22 of their last 23 matches in the European Championships.

Germany have won their last 4 matches against Portugal – in all competions. That’s an unpleasant box Portugal are keen to untick in the Saturday clash.

A win for either side is a high probability.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of the last 7 Portugal games – and Portugal have scored at least 2 goals in each of these matches.

This covers the European Championships.

Gamers on Betika.com opting to place a bet on this game will be making a wise choice if they stake on Over 2.5, Over 1.5, Both To Score (GG) and so on.

Both have very impressive odds.

Players like Christiano Ronaldo, Andre Silva, Diogo Jota and Joshua Kimmich are head to head to define the game as The Man of the Match – and that translates to a busy scoreline.

Register, and log into Betika.com, to take advantage of a wide variety of odds to place your stakes.

The Azzuri seeks passage to the Euro 2020 Knock-Out Stages as they face Switzerland in a difficult match

This Wednesday, either of two things can happen on the EURO 2020 game pitting Italy against their rivals, Switzerland at Stadio Olimpico.

Its either Italy pulls a win that cements their perch on top of Group A ranking – or the greatest upset is conjured up by the Swiss team.

The Azzuri will be apt to push it as a win against Switzerland effectively gifts them a passage to the knock out stages.

Switzerland suffered an hitch in their opener game against Wales that ended in a draw.

That draw ended a 6-game winning streak, and has the team with just a point. Its a game they really need to win.

Coach Roberto Mancini leans towards a 4-3-3 formation for Italy, but has to contend with some injuries to effect changes to the opener game team.

Alessandro Florenzi is unlikely to recover in time to face Switzerland. Napoli’s Giovani Di Lorenzo is expected to deputise at right-back.

For the Swiss, Coach Vladimir Petkovic trust lies with Breel Embolo who got the nudge up front against Wales – a wise decision as he not only scored but also picked up the WhoScored Man of the Match Award.

Breel is expected to find the right chemistry with fellow striker Seferovic, in their yet-to-be-tested right, 3-4-1-2 match formation.

Gamers on Betika.com have a variety of odds to consider for their stake in the game.

A win for Italy attracts odds at 1.68, and a win for Switzerland odds are at 5.80.

It’s not an easy game at first glance, and pundits largely agree to a goal less draw, whose odds are at 3.90.

Betika.com has endless staking options, other than a win-loss prediction.

Log into Betika.com, and make your selections to win big!

Betika offers players an easy way to make Ksh150k by simply sharing a bet slip!

In a bold new move that cements Betika as the most innovative gaming platform, the firm has introduced a new reward system for their clients.

Just for sharing a bet slip from EURO 2020 tournament games, a player on the platform stands to easily win cash on a weekly basis.

To participate, you need to be a registered Betika User. A customer logs in, places a EURO 2020 bet and shares by clicking on the ‘share’ button on the bet slip.

What do you need to know?

– Party A (Sharer) needs to be a Registered Betika User.
– Party B (The Recipient) can be aan existing customer, or if a new customer has to sign up, make a deposit and place the shared bet.
– The Minimum Odds on primary and secondary shared bet is 4.99
– The Minimum Stake on primary and secondary shared bet is Sh20 Full Cash

A primary shared bet means the original player, while the secondary shared bet means the players its been shared to.

The Share Button will only be available after placing a bet. In addition, player bonuses do not count – only real cash deposits.

On a weekly basis, the Top 20 bet-share participants with the highest number of shared bets clicked and bets placed on them.

 

The First Winner receives a cash bonus award worth Ksh150,000.

The Second Winner walks away with a cash bonus award worth Ksh75,000.

The Third Winner bags a cash bonus award worth Ksh50,000.

Everyone is a winner, as the 4th to the 10th Winner each gets Ksh10,000.

The 11th to 20th Winners get consolation cash bonus awards of Ksh5000.

The standard participation requirements and terms and conditions on Betika.com apply.

As Turkey clashes with Italy in the Euro 2020 opening match, who’s got the better guns?

Friday Night marks the end of a long wait for the Euro 2020 tournament.

The opener match features teams from Group A – Turkey and Italy. Though the Italians are the clear group favourites, it’s certainly not a walk in the park.

Turkey, Wales and Switzerland are seeking to disrupt the status quo to claim the top position.

In every tournament, the opener game is always a difficult affair, and with both Italy and Turkey flouting an excellent form, it’s not far fetched to expect a draw.

A barren draw is feasible, especially in the first half – or, it’s also possible for both teams to score.

The Turkish and Italian teams have both scored in each of their last four encounters.

For Turkey, they have found the back of the net in 3 of their last 6 international matches. Italy has an impressive record of scoring goals in their last 9 outings.

All these point to a very tight encounter in the Friday clash.

Turkey and Italy’s last 2 meetings have both ended in draws. It’s forgivable to assume the two teams will cancel each other out.

Turkey comes into the Euro, with their favourite 4-5-1 lineup. It’s a very optimistic set up with players like Burak Yilmaz and Zeki Celik fresh off league-winning campaigns with Lille and plenty of ingenious talent and speed in the Serie A duo of Hakan Calhanoglu and Merih Demiral.

Italy seeks to counter that under their talismanic manager Roberto Mancini, who shows preference for a fuller midfield and striker setup as a single unit with the 4-3-3 lineup.

Upfront, Italy presents the lethal striking trio of Insigne, Immobile and Berardi whose chemistry will be put to the test.

For the Euro 2020 opening clash Turkey Vs. Italy, gaming firm Betika presents gamers with exciting odds.

The winning odds for Turkey runs at 8.00, a draw attracts 3.92 and an Italy winning odds are at 1.53.

Click here – Betika.com, to log in and check the odds.

NB: Odds are subject to change, but at Betika they’ll always be very competitive.

Brilliant Betika innovation allows you to bet bila bundles!

In Kenya one of the biggest complaints we have is that our bundles are often consumed at a rate that can only be matched by how quickly a combine harvester work their way through a field of maize.

Manze you could be following a hot game trying to secure your bet when you get one of those useless texts that read, “Your deal of the day data balance is below 2MBs.” and until you resubscribe, you’re bet is left hanging on the cliff of uncertainty.

Well, worry no more as Kenya’s leading sports betting firm Betika is well aware of this problem as their customers rely on the availability of an internet connection to place their bets.

Betika has partnered with the leading Kenyan telco, Safaricom, to offer their customers free access to the Betika website. That’s right! You no longer have to worry about kukatikiwa na bundles, as Betika customers on Safaricom will no longer require to have data bundles to place a bet or view and analyse games on the Betika website. The #TurudiUwanjani campaign will save Betika customers’ money on mobile data and increase their chances of winning their bets by allowing them to spend as much time as they need analysing the games and odds before placing their bets.

With Betika Bila Bundles the betting company’s punters are in for a pleasant surprise as they can now enjoy free browsing on Betika.com and with sporting activities still on the comeback trail after Covid-19 there are plenty of alternative betting options on the Betika site.

This is fantastic news that flies hot on the wings of the news that Betika celebrated Madaraka Day by giving their esteemed customers free money and you can read more about that by clicking the link below:

BETIKA GAVE AWAY FREE MONEY ALLOWING KENYANS TO REALLY MARK MADARAKA DAY!

And add onto that, you can now ensure your bet haitazama as Betika introduced a Cash Out feature too. The Cash Out feature allows you to take an early payout on your bets before they are settled, meaning you are able to get money back before the event is over and your bet is ultimately resulted. You’ll either make a profit, or get a portion of your initial bet back, depending on how your selection is doing at the time of your taking up the Cash Out.

 

Betika injects Kes. 80m towards Kenyan Rally teams ahead of the 2021 World Rally Championships

Kenya’s top sports gaming firm, Betika has extended support towards 8 Kenyan rally participants who will be taking part in this year’s World Rally Championship.

Kenya won the bid to host the sixth round of the 2021 World Rally Championship (WRC) and the grand event is slated for the 24th to 27th June 2021.

Betika, through the Betika na Community Initiative have given support worth 80 Million Kenyan shillings to the four Kenyan teams, comprising of drivers and
navigators.

Kenyan Rally veteran Hussein Malik, one of the key drivers in the 2021 Safari Rally Championships (file image)
Kenyan Rally veteran Hussein Malik, one of the key drivers in the 2021 Safari Rally Championships (file image)

The drivers include rally veterans Hussein Malik, Rehan Shah and upcoming favorites Andrew Muiruri and Maxine Wahome.

Betika’s sponsorship includes driver and car preparation throughout the season, operational logistics as well spare parts for the vehicles.

Speaking at the launch, Hussein Malik said: “I’m delighted to have such a great local brand like Betika supporting the team, rallying is not cheap and I know so many good drivers who are locked out of the competition because they cannot afford it. When companies like Betika come to support us, we get motivated to do better, to keep the fight and the love of the sport. We have had months of training and we will strive to finish the race”.

Hussein Malik has been a motor sports enthusiast for many years, starting off as a service crew member and progressing into a rally driver over a span of 8 years.

Budding rally Maxine Wahome – one part of the All-Ladies team in the 2021 Rally Championships (file image)

He was mentored by national rally champions
Azar Anwar and Baldev Chager. Hussein was a WRC safari rally candidate in July 2019 and finished 14th Overall, 10th in the Kenya championship and 5th in his Class.

Maxine Wahome who leads an all ladies’ team for the event noted:

“As an all-female rally team, we have encountered a lot of challenges during the preparations for this event but Betika’s support has lessened the burden. This allows us to compete at our highest levels and we are confident that we are ready to compete with the rest of the world.”

Speaking during the flag-off of Team Betika, the firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nicholas Mruttu said:

“After an 18-year break, we are happy to see the Safari Rally back home. We are excited that the World Rally Championship is returning to Kenya and Betika is determined to groom these individuals to be the next Patrick Njiru or even better. We are particularly proud of the all-ladies team led by Maxine and this shows our unwavering support of both Kenyan sportsmen and women”.

He adds:

“Over the last 2 years, since the launch of the Betika Na Community Initiative, Betika has invested hundreds of millions majorly towards
grass root football.

This year, we want to spread our wings further and venture into nurturing other sports talents. We will not pressure you to win the race, we just want you to finish it. We are well aware of the vast abilities you have and we would like to hold your hands whenever we can”.

At the launch, CS Amina Mohamed said:

“The Ministry is committed to strengthen partnerships and collaborations with all its stakeholders in order to grow and develop sports across the country”.

“The Ministry’s philosophy is to put the athlete at the centre of all its activities” She adds.

Mr. Mruttu also noted that the government, through the Ministry of Sports, has been at the forefront in supporting Betika’s Initiatives to help nurture the talents of our youth and help them compete on local and international platform.

Betika gave away free money allowing Kenyans to really mark Madaraka Day!

Betika – one of Kenya’s leading betting sites- allowed it’s bettors to earn free money owing to a system lapse that occurred on Tuesday, June 1. The hashtag #BetikaHeist trended on social media platforms throughout the material day with followers urging each other to profit from the glitch.

Those who were lucky noted that they were awarded Ksh500 bonus for betting. This was after they sent a message dubbed “projectX500” between 9 AM and 1 PM, Testingmode500 between 1PM and 3PM and finally Award500 between 3PM and 5PM to Betika’s SMS number 29090.

“Those ones saying it’s not yet Madaraka Day! Have you tried sending SMS with the word ProjectX500 to 29090,” one bettor tweeted.

Kumbe hii kitu ni real. Nawapenda sana betika (This free bonus from Betika is real. I love you Betika),” another added.

The company responded to the system glitch by wishing Kenyans a happy Madaraka Day.

“Leo nayo mmetuwahi na hiyo #BetikaHeist wadau. Hata kama hamkutwambia ni sawa tu, Happy Madaraka Day!

“You caught us off guard today. Anyways, allow us to wish you a Happy Madaraka Day,” a statement by the firm read.

 

Betika Bonus

Betika bonus scheme is currently available for the following users:

Bonus Bet Rule: Minimum Total Odds is 4.99 on both single and multi bets. The maximum possible win for a bet placed using a bonus is Kshs 20,000.

Registration bonus: New users who register to Betika through SMS by sending the keyword Betika (or any other assigned keyword) to 29090, through the website www.betika.com or by dialing *644# will be awarded Kshs. 25 bonus.

Top up your Betika Account with Kshs. 500 and above and get Kshs. 50 bonus. This top-up bonus is awarded only once per day.

Jackpot Bonus: Provided weekly or drawn during the week.

Apart from Jackpot Bonus, any other bonus awarded cannot be withdrawn. However, bonus winnings derived from the bets placed successfully with the bonus can be withdrawn.Please note that all unclaimed bonuses will expire in 3 months.

To check your bonus balance, SMS the word BONUS to 29090. You can also view your balance by login into www.betika.com or dialing *644#.

The platform also offers the Stake Back Bonus which provides an opportunity to get back stake for those who place bets and miss out on winning payouts by one game.

To use the bonus, one’s multibet should consist of 7 games and above. The Multibet should also have an average Total Odds of 1.45 and above for each winning game.

There should be no voided game  in the betslip and the stake amount should be cash only to qualify for this bonus.

Awarding Criteria for Stake Back Bonus

If you place a multibet of between 7 to 10 games and lose one game, you will get 100% of your stake back as bonus.

If you place a multibet of 11 games and above and lose one game, you will get 200% of stake back as bonus.

Loss of more than one game on the multibet betslip (above 7 games) results in not getting any stake back as bonus.

 

The nail-biting tension and emotional rollercoaster riding on the Champion’s League Final on Saturday Night!

It’ll be such a task to leave the house this Saturday.

This is, traditionally, the official family’s bonding day. When the kids were little, it’d be called ‘Daddy’s Day’ – but they suddenly grow up, make friends and have things to do.

But this is ain’t just the average Saturday – the UEFA Champion’s final featuring perennial foes Chelsea and Manchester City – is going down.

You cannot miss that. Not if Armageddon happens.

“Hey, babe, I’m meeting the boys tonight at Infinity Lounge, to catch the finals”.

“What finals?” She’ll ask.

“The UEFA Champion’s League finals.”

You’ll say, offhandedly stirring your cup of chocolate.

The breakfast table is laden with pastry treats.

Reminds you of Christmas in the village at Aunt Martha’s. They have that homely smell.

The household has a Saturday code. She makes breakfast, you make dinner. She’s never broken that code. She wakes up at dawn to make pancakes and perch a red strawberry on each.

While you often break the code, not once has she failed the team. You, on the other hand, is a perennial outlaw.

Hey, but the Finals don’t happen every Saturday.

“Mike will be there, and I want us to get his cabin this August.”

Mike is a college friend, whose family has a string of cabins at the coast. Over the years, he has offered to lease it to you for a week, at ‘for-old-time’s-sake’ rates. You are yet to take up the offer.

“Mike hates football. He follows the Grand Prix”.

She says, layering a pancake with cheese.

“Oh, he fell for Arsenal. He became a fan.”

“Ok, then. Let me come, I want to laugh at him when they lose”. She doesn’t even look at you.

“No need. Arsenal won’t be playing. He’ll just be hanging out. Plus, it’s always so loud at Infinity.”

The unsaid rule with the gang is to not bring the spouse. Anything, but that.

Who needs a spouse asking where the money for the umpteenth round is coming from?

The pancakes are heavenly, no doubt. Plus, the strawberry.

“I just want to make sure we can use his cabin in August. I’ll cook dinner tomorrow. Ama Monday”

You stutter, with a mouthful of strawberry pancake.

She looks up. Monday, on the menu plastered on the kitchen wall reads ‘Matoke and Greens’. She never likes Matoke and greens.

Baba Jnr, you’ll cook chapati on Monday evening? Promise…”

“I thought we do Matoke on Mondays? But, it’s alright – I’ll get off work early”.

Well, things will thaw out, somehow. You know you’ll not get off work early. Mondays are always a stroll down the narrow path.

The boss is always in an ugly mood. Lots of people get laid off on Mondays.

The thing with Mike, though, is legit. You have a plan to reel in his pledge for brotherly rates to use his beach cabin for a week. You have a plan to treat your family to a soft life in August.

With the green light to watch the Finals with the boys, you ignore the pancakes (and the strawberry) and pick your phone.

You log into Betika.com.

There’s a long bet slip, a week old. You made a tentative pick for ten games in the UEFA play offs, from the semi finals and an alley of other games in between.

They are all ticked, green. Perfect picks.

The only remaining game is the UEFA Champions League final.

As it is, the winnings from the nine games already guarantees the family a week’s worth of fun on the beach. How will the finals play out?

It’s a dilemma.

Have you made the right choice for the finals?

Will you win the ticket, or lose the last, vital game?

Betika now offers a Cash Out option.

The Cash Out feature allows you to take an early payout on your bets before they are settled.

This means that you can get your money back before the event is over and your bet is ultimately resulted.

You’ll either make a profit or get a portion of your initial bet back, depending on how your selection is doing at the time of your taking up the Cash Out.

In a multi bet of, say, 10 teams, you are free to Cash Out before the tenth game is played…..

You have secured your bet, there’s a way out without risking the outcome of the Finals!

In a flash, Cash Out allows one to:

  1. Pay out a portion of a bet before it is settled.
  2. Reduce your risk and collect some winnings if you’re concerned about the remaining time in an event, or your selections in your Multi Bet not going your way.
  3. Cancel your bet before kick-off and receive a portion of your bet back if you’ve changed your mind.

To register or login to see what’s on offer on Betika.com click here.

To more winnings, and good tidings with Betika!

The new tax proposal will push away gaming companies from Kenya, if its implemented

The Ministry of Finance is seeking to reintroduce excise duty on betting at a rate of 20 percent of the amount staked.

This means total taxes would exceed 86.5 percent, which could again bring closure of some betting firms due to the unfavorable working environment.

 

In turn, Kenya would be left without great income and thousands of people that work in this industry would lose their jobs.

Here is a list of all the taxes that betting companies would have to pay:

  • 20 percent Excise Tax on betting stake
  • 1.5% Digital service tax on betting tax
  • 15 percent Betting Tax
  • Tax on winnings 20 percent
  • Income tax 30 percent

Additionally, the return on investment in Kenya through the payment of profits/repayment of loans would be subject to additional taxation in Kenya, which would lead to the situation that due to the applied tax policy, doing business in Kenya would not be commercially viable.

 

Reintroducing excise duty on betting, total taxes would exceed 86,5 percent. The negative effects of stringent measures could again bring closure of some betting firms

Foreign companies describe the Kenyan market as an over-taxed and unfair operating environment.

The companies in the industry are already paying high fees, and additional taxes are being proposed, which do not exist in Europe or America.

In England, the tax on the difference is 20 percent, and there is no tax on winnings or stake, Kenya would be one of the few countries in the world to adopt this model of taxing the gambling industry.

Excise duty on betting was introduced in 2019 but was removed in July last year.

 

One of the reasons behind removing the tax was that the high level of taxation had led to punters placing bets on foreign platforms that were not subject to tax and thereby denying the government revenue.

Parliament scrapped the excise tax saying that it is meant to reverse the negative effects of stringent measures that included the closure of some well-known betting firms.

That closure led to job losses for hundreds of Kenyans and a revenue gap to the taxman who had annually collected billions of shillings in taxes from the betting industry.

Gaming companies are big sponsors of Kenyan sports and generally have a great impact on the community.

They have especially stood out with donations during the coronavirus pandemic.

The night Betika’s Cash Out would have saved me thousands

I remember that fateful final: Liverpool met Real Madrid for the UEFA Champions League back in 2018. The match went down at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv, Ukraine on 26 May 2018 and it was the first time I ever bet on my favorite team and watched as my heart was broken.

I was just twenty-three years old and it was my first time watching the game at a now-defunct club at a popular mall in Karen. Anyway, the scene was set, it was going to be a magical night, and my team’s talismanic player, Mo Salah was on fire.

The game kicked off and we were the more aggressive of the two teams. I was so sure I was going to be the king of the night. My Bet was going to earn me money, my team was going too be the kings of Europe and I had my friends with me watching the greatness that is my team.

Then the unthinkable happened. Sergio Ramos. Sergio “The Cheater” Ramos decided that the only way for them to beat us would be for him to completely destroy Mo Salah. Niliangalia bet ikichomeka from there going forward. Liverpool was psychologically defeated.

But you do not have to suffer as I did anymore. Betika has come through with a ground-breaking new feature that will help you save your money incase you ever find yourself in a situation like mine.

The Cash Out feature allows you to take an early payout on your bets before they are settled, meaning you are able to get money back before the event is over and your bet is ultimately resulted. You’ll either make a profit, or get a portion of your initial bet back, depending on how your selection is doing at the time of your taking up the Cash Out.

The amount you will be offered will reflect in your “My Bets” tab and will be based on the actual odds at the time you chose to look for a Cash Out offer. The amount on offer will never be more than the total potential win of the bet slip.

Cash Out allows you to:
· Pay out a portion of a bet before it is settled
· Reduce your risk and collect some winnings if you’re concerned about the remaining time in an
event, or your selections in your Multi Bet not going your way
· Cancel your bet before kick-off and receive a portion of your bet back if you’ve changed your
mind
Interesting right? Betika continues to push the boundaries of innovation with this new offering proving
why they are now the leading betting firm in Kenya!

Usiache injury ichome bet! Betika now allows you to cashout a bet

We have yet another reason why Betika was voted the number one betting firm in Kenya as the firm has introduced a revolutionary feature to it’s betting experience that promises to revolutionaries the betting landscape; Cash-Out Feature!

What that means to you and yours is that you can now settle your bets before the event has come to an end. The new feature allows you to either lock in some profit or avoid complete potential losses.

Yaani,  what we are talking about is simply that if you have put up a bet on a team and you realize one key player on a team you have selected has picked up an injury, you can lock your bet so you protect yourself from a loss that would result from that talismanic player being taken off the pitch.

Or if you have set up a multi-bet and you notice one team is playing with a dip in form or fatigue from participating in multiple competitions, you can avoid potential losses by cashing out your bet ndio usichome bet yote.

The Cash Out feature allows you to take an early payout on your bets before they are settled, meaning you are able to get money back before the event is over and your bet is ultimately resulted. You’ll either make a profit or get a portion of your initial bet back, depending on how your selection is doing at the time of your taking up the Cash Out.

The amount you will be offered will reflect in your “My Bets” tab and will be based on the actual odds at the time you chose to look for a Cash Out offer. The amount on offer will never be more than the total potential win of the bet slip.

Cash Out allows you to:
 Pay out a portion of a bet before it is settled
 Reduce your risk and collect some winnings if you’re concerned about the remaining time in an event, or your selections in your Multi Bet not going your way
 Cancel your bet before kick-off and receive a portion of your bet back if you’ve changed your mind
Interesting right? Betika continues to push the boundaries of innovation with this new offering proving why they are now the leading betting firm in Kenya!

Click here to find out more of this amazing feature from Betika.

 Betika’s 15 Million Midweek Jackpot Lady winner!!!

Agnes Kinya, a 28-yr old unemployed teacher by profession, is the latest Shs15 Million Midweek Jackpot winner thanks to Betika. Agnes, who operates a roadside chips kiosk, correctly predicted 15 games with Ksh15 to take home Betika’s Ksh15 Million Midweek Jackpot.

She is the first woman to win Betika’s Midweek Jackpot and could not hide her joy at being the latest millionaire in the country. Agnes started betting in 2016 with no significant wins, which led her to join and try her luck on the Betika platform, she registered a few periodic small wins that motivated her to continue placing bets with the sports betting firm, and tried the different products and market options provided by the betting platform.

“On 21st February, while in Makindu, I picked my 15-game selection and for some reason, I had a particularly good feeling about this bet. I even called my husband and told him to expect some good news! In the evening, I watched a few games at home and dosed off but woke up around 12:38am and when I checked my phone, I saw that I had correctly predicted all 15 games! I quickly told my husband about the news and he thought I was just joking!! When he saw my bet slip, he was very happy and excited! I could barely sleep the rest of the night’, said Agnes.

“From January, I have been placing bets every week, spending up to Ksh100 every weekend and even though I registered some wins, I never won a huge amount. I did not give up because I love analyzing games and betting,” she remarked.

As for her future plans, Agnes plans to build residential flats with her prize money to earn her and her family sustainable income.

Speaking during the handing over of the cheque, Betika’s Business Head, John Mbatiah expressed his delight at Agnes’ win.

‘’At Betika, we will always ensure that we offer our customers a credible platform where they enjoy their favorite sport as they place their bets on a platform that offers them the best experience with great rewards. Agnes not only wins Ksh15M but we have also partnered with a credible Financial Advisory firm to offer her both financial and legal advice on prudent use. We also encourage all our customers to engage in responsible gaming as they continue betting on the sports that they love’’.

The Betika National Super League gets a surprise Kes. 2 million boost from the gaming giant!

Betika, the leading sports betting firm surprises twenty National Super League teams with an extra boost of 2 million Kenya Shillings above contract terms. The boost comes less than 3 months after an initial Kes. 90 million sponsorship deal with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) which aims to support the second-tier football teams through the 2019/2022 season.

The firm also be presented full football team kits and footballs to the 20 Kenyan football teams competing for the coveted winners’ cup during the September 2019 to May 2022 season. The 2 million extra boost, kits and football equipment bring hope and motivation to the clubs and players.

The partnership with FKF has directly impacted the clubs by improving the standards of the game as the focus shifts to nurture talent both at the grassroots and national level by providing them with the necessary financial support to help them get promotion to the main league and also give them exposure by offering them a platform to showcase their talent.

Speaking during the kit presentation at Camp Toyoyo, the firm’s Business Head, Mr John Mbatiah said, “In a surprise move, today we are happy to boost the Betika National Super League with an extra Kes. 2 Million shillings in addition to the Kes. 90Million that we initially committed to. We are also happy that we have set the pace for our peers to rise up to the challenge and support the community by giving back to worthy causes”.

Mr. Mbatiah also noted that the level of commitment in the training has improved as more teams can now afford to hire training grounds and get coaches that are motivated to grow the sport.

The ‘Betika Na Community’ initiative has now grown into a massive movement with huge following across the country from as far as Turkana. Betika continues to reaffirm their commitment in investing in sports, arts and culture across the country in 2020. Betika continues to plan the route map on where they will take the talent call next!

KK Combined FC and Gusii Starlets crowned Betika Na Community Kisii Champions

Local football teams KK Combined FC (Men’s) and Gusii Starlets (ladies) emerged overall winners at the Betika na Community football tournament held in Kisii county on 14th and 15th December. The two teams, who won 200,000/- and 100,000/- cash prizes respectively, battled it out against 18 other teams for the much-coveted title. Apart from the cash prizes, the winning team was awarded a Betika shop and a 5000-litre water tank to support their local community project.

All participating teams were provided with football kits and balls to further their training.

The tournament which was graced by His Excellency James Ongwae, Kisii County Governor, had over 7,000 fans in attendance. It was a culmination of week-long activities, held by the betting firm in Kisii which saw them hand out occupational gear and protective clothing e.g. conductor and reflector jackets and mechanic overalls to the Kisii residents.

Speaking during the tournament, Betika’s Commercial Head, Mr John Mbatiah said, “We are excited to witness the amazing levels of football talent in Kisii. We remain committed to investing in our community through the promotion of grassroot football in our country and are looking forward to similar tournaments in the remaining counties throughout 2020”.

The program aims to invest in the youth by nurturing talent through Sports, Arts and Culture events. Under the Sports program, the initiative aims to support the youth in the community through provision of uniforms, financial support, kits, balls, nets and other sports equipment.

 

Breaking News – List of Betting Companies with Renewed Licenses in Kenya!

The spotlight on betting companies is not dimming just yet. This is due to a drawn out dispute with the Kenyan Government on the revision of taxes due and owed. As such the government is yet to renew business licenses on most betting companies.

However, a lucky pack of 7 firms have managed to have their business licenses renewed. This is the list of companies that have secured the elusive green light to operate:

  • BetLion
  • MCheza
  • Kwikbet
  • OdiBets
  • Gamemania
  • Betpalace
  • Betika

The Kenya Government has zeroed in on the industry with reports of most firms failing to prove that they were tax compliant as required by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB). Subsequently, a multi-agency team was constituted to probe the betting and gaming companies.

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Nigeria’s Chukwueze

The most damning of the findings of the Board during the vetting is that the companies made a cumulative amount of Ksh.204 billion last year, but paid a partly Ksh. 4 billion in taxes. The crackdown on the firms also brings a threat to their senior non-Kenyan managers – who risks possible deportation.