An Ethiopian sportsbook whose claimed National Lottery Administration licence is undermined by Ethiopia's confirmed revocation of ALL licensed sports betting operators' licences
Not available lawfully hereIs Shegerbet legal in Ethiopia?
No. Real-money gambling is banned in Ethiopia. Under the Ethiopian Lottery Service's nationwide revocation of every sports betting licence, effective 15 December 2025, in force since 2025, Shegerbet cannot lawfully offer you a welcome bonus here, and you cannot lawfully claim one.
Ethiopia did not restrict betting - it abolished the licensed sector outright. On 15 December 2025 the Ethiopian Lottery Service revoked the licences of every sports betting operator in the country with immediate effect, covering online platforms, retail shops, agents and the payment services attached to them, after a twelve-month federal investigation found systemic breaches of operating terms and illicit money transfers. It followed the suspension of 22 firms in November accused of concealing more than 100 billion birr (about USD 1.8 billion). Banks and payment institutions were ordered to block transactions linked to the revoked operators. That last point is the one that matters to you: there is no longer a licensed operator in Ethiopia to claim a bonus from, and the payment rails to move money in or out have been shut off. Any site still taking Ethiopian bets is doing so without a licence, and no Ethiopian regulator can help you recover funds from it. source
Any Shegerbet bonus you see advertised for Ethiopia is offered from an offshore site operating against local law. Your payments can be blocked, your account can vanish with a mirror domain, and no Ethiopia regulator can help you recover funds. We therefore show no offer and no sign-up link on this page. See every licensed betting site in Ethiopia →
Pros
- Strong football-betting focus with diverse markets
- Local Ethiopian payment methods (Amole, CBE Birr, HelloCash)
Cons
- MAJOR: Ethiopia's National Lottery Administration has revoked ALL licensed sports betting operators' licences, directly undermining Shegerbet's Ethiopian licensing claim
- Basic platform without a native app
- No independent Trustpilot/casino.guru/AskGamblers review coverage found
- No featured welcome bonus
Our verdict
We want to report a major regulatory development directly. Shegerbet has been operating in Ethiopia since around 2024, offering a strong football-betting focus with diverse markets, local payment methods (Amole, CBE Birr, HelloCash), a 10 ETB minimum bet, and a 15% tax on winnings over 1,000 ETB, and claims licensing from both the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) and Ethiopia's National Lottery Administration. However, independent industry press confirms that Ethiopia's National Lottery Administration has revoked the operating licences of ALL licensed sports betting companies in the country, effective immediately - a development covering both currently operating companies and those previously suspended, which directly undermines Shegerbet's Ethiopian licensing claim. We strongly recommend that readers verify Shegerbet's current operational and licensing status directly before using the platform, given this major regulatory disruption to the entire Ethiopian licensed betting sector. We found no independent Trustpilot, casino.guru, or AskGamblers review coverage specific to Shegerbet to help assess its separate track record.
How we rated it
Sportsbook (36%)5
A strong football-betting focus with diverse markets and local payment methods (Amole, CBE Birr, HelloCash), per independent Ethiopia betting guides.
Customer support (18%)3.5
No independent Trustpilot, casino.guru, or AskGamblers review coverage found for this brand specifically.
Bonuses & value (18%)2
No featured welcome bonus; a basic platform without a native app, per independent review.
Trust & licensing (27%)1.5
MAJOR CONCERN: Ethiopia's National Lottery Administration has revoked the operating licences of ALL licensed sports betting operators in the country - a development that directly undermines Shegerbet's claimed Ethiopian licensing status. Its separate AGCC (Alderney) licence claim does not resolve this.
Quick facts
| Founded | Around 2024 |
| Claimed licences | Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC), Ethiopia National Lottery Administration |
| MAJOR finding | Ethiopia's National Lottery Administration has revoked ALL licensed sports betting operators' licences |
| Payment methods | Amole, CBE Birr, HelloCash |
| Minimum bet / tax | 10 ETB minimum; 15% tax on winnings over 1,000 ETB |
| Independent review coverage | None found (Trustpilot, casino.guru, AskGamblers) |
How we verified this
One thing we could not establish: who owns and operates this brand. The rest of this review is sourced, but an operator we cannot name is one you cannot hold to account.
Ethiopia's National Lottery Administration revoking the operating licences of all licensed sports betting operators is corroborated by independent industry press (Birr Metrics) - a major, direct regulatory development. Shegerbet's claimed AGCC and Ethiopian National Lottery Administration licensing, its local payment methods, minimum bet, and winnings-tax details are corroborated across independent Ethiopia betting-guide sources (EthiopiaBetting, Bet-ET, BettingCompanies.africa). We flag directly that the licence-revocation finding directly conflicts with Shegerbet's continued licensing claim, and recommend readers verify current operational/licensing status before using the platform.
Where Shegerbet is licensed
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About Shegerbet
Shegerbet (est. ~2024) is an Ethiopian football-focused sportsbook whose claimed National Lottery Administration licence is directly undermined by Ethiopia's confirmed revocation of ALL licensed sports betting operators' licences - a major regulatory development readers should verify before using the platform.
Shegerbet FAQ
Is Shegerbet licensed in Ethiopia?
It has claimed a National Lottery Administration licence, but Ethiopia has since revoked the operating licences of ALL licensed sports betting operators in the country - readers should verify current status directly.
Is Shegerbet safe?
We found no independent Trustpilot, casino.guru, or AskGamblers review coverage, and the major Ethiopian licence-revocation development is a significant concern.
What happened to sports betting licences in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia's National Lottery Administration revoked the operating licences of ALL licensed sports betting companies in the country, effective immediately, covering both operating and previously suspended companies.
Does Shegerbet have a welcome bonus?
No featured welcome bonus - it's described as a basic platform without a native app.
What payment methods does Shegerbet support?
Amole, CBE Birr, and HelloCash, per independent review.