SportPesa
East Africa's #1East Africa's biggest sportsbook — Everton FC partner
Jackpot Bonus up to KES 200,000,000
PESA10018+. Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda customers. M-Pesa terms apply. Jackpot wins subject to verification. T&Cs apply.
Minutes via M-Pesa
$50
Kenya BCLB
KES 200,000,000 (Jackpot)
Our Verdict
SportPesa is East Africa's most recognised sports betting brand — M-Pesa integration, massive Mega Jackpot prizes, and licences in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
Pros
- East Africa's most popular sportsbook
- M-Pesa instant deposits and withdrawals
- Mega Jackpot — predict 17 football matches to win millions
- Paybill deposit via M-Pesa (no registration needed)
- Deep English Premier League and African football markets
- Licensed in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda
Cons
- Returns back to Kenya post-2021 (tax dispute history)
- Limited casino offerings vs pure casino sites
SportPesa — Full Review
SportPesa launched in Nairobi in 2014 and rapidly became a household name across East Africa — becoming one of the fastest-growing sportsbooks in the world at its peak. Despite a turbulent period due to a tax dispute that led to a Kenya market exit, it returned and remains the region's most recognised brand.
The M-Pesa integration is seamless. Deposit by sending money to the SportPesa Paybill number — done in 30 seconds from any phone, without even needing a smartphone. Withdrawals also come back via M-Pesa, often in minutes. For a region where mobile money is infrastructure, this convenience is critical.
The Mega Jackpot — predict the results of 17 football matches for a chance to win up to KES 200 million — is a cultural phenomenon. It's discussed in offices, markets, and matatus every week, driving the sort of engagement no marketing budget can replicate.
Football markets are extensive: Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and comprehensive African coverage including the KPL (Kenyan Premier League), Tanzanian league, and AFCON qualifiers.
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