Africa's largest sportsbook — locally licensed in each of the 6 countries it serves, not offshore Curaçao
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Pros
- Genuine local gambling licences per country, not offshore Curaçao
- Deeply localised, low-minimum-deposit payment methods (USSD, mobile money)
- Active across 6 African countries with tailored local products
- Comprehensive product: sports, Aviator, casino, virtuals, jackpots
- 24/7 support across multiple channels
Cons
- Trustpilot score (3.6/5) suggests solid but not exceptional service quality
- Casino product secondary to the sportsbook focus
- Bonus terms vary significantly by country
- Not present outside its core 6-country African footprint
- The Curacao credential recorded for this brand comes from the master/sub-licence system abolished on 1 January 2025 - check for a current direct licence on the Curacao Gaming Authority register
Our verdict
SportyBet, like Premier Bet, breaks from the offshore-Curaçao pattern most competitors follow: it holds genuine local gambling licences in each of the 6 African countries it operates in — Nigeria (LSLB), Kenya (BCLB), Ghana (Gaming Commission), Tanzania and Zambia's respective regulators — rather than a single master licence covering everyone. Founded in 2013 by Sudeep Dalamal Ramnani, it has grown into one of Africa's largest sportsbooks by leaning into deeply localised payments (USSD codes, M-Pesa, MTN, Airtel Tigo) with minimum deposits as low as a dollar equivalent, making it genuinely accessible to mass-market mobile bettors. Add Aviator, virtual sports and a casino, and it's a comprehensive, locally-built product. If you're in one of its six markets, the local licensing model is a real trust advantage over pure offshore operators.
How we rated it
Payments & payouts (20%)8.3
Deeply localised payment integration — USSD codes, mobile money (M-Pesa, MTN, Airtel Tigo) with very low minimum deposits, built specifically for African mobile users.
Sportsbook & odds (25%)8
Deep, mobile-first sports coverage tuned to African markets, plus Aviator and virtual sports, with low minimum stakes accessible to mass-market bettors.
Trust & licensing (20%)8
Like Premier Bet, SportyBet holds genuine local licences per country (LSLB Nigeria, BCLB Kenya, Ghana Gaming Commission, Zambia and Tanzania regulators) instead of a single offshore Curaçao licence — a stronger trust model where it applies. Context on the licence rather than the operator: the Curacao credential recorded here comes from the master/sub-licence system abolished on 1 January 2025 under the LOK. That is a change in the jurisdiction, not a finding against this brand, so it does not move the score - but it does mean a "Curacao licensed" claim should be re-checked against the Curacao Gaming Authority register rather than taken from a footer.
Mobile & UX (10%)7.6
Built mobile-first for African users, with fast USSD/mobile-money deposit flows and low-bandwidth-friendly design.
Bonuses & value (15%)7.5
Locally denominated welcome offers, including advertised deposit multipliers up to 1000% in some markets, with terms varying by country.
Customer support (10%)7.2
24/7 support via phone, WhatsApp, live chat and email; Trustpilot score of 3.6/5 suggests solid but not exceptional service.
Quick facts
| Founded | 2013 |
| Owner | Sudeep Dalamal Ramnani (Founder/CEO), Sporty Group |
| Licensing | Local licences per country: LSLB (Nigeria), BCLB (Kenya), Gaming Commission (Ghana), Zambia Lottery and Betting Control Board, Tanzania Gaming Board |
| Sports | Deep local sports coverage, Aviator, virtual sports, live betting |
| Casino | Casino games and jackpots alongside the sportsbook |
| Payments | USSD codes, M-Pesa (Kenya), MTN/Airtel Tigo Mobile Money (Ghana), Quickteller/debit cards (Nigeria); very low minimum deposits |
| Support | 24/7 via phone, WhatsApp, live chat, email |
| Scale | Operating across 6 African countries: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia |
How we verified this
SportyBet operates under local, country-specific gambling licences across the 6 African markets it serves (Nigeria's LSLB, Kenya's BCLB, Ghana's Gaming Commission, Zambia's Lottery and Betting Control Board, Tanzania's Gaming Board), rather than a single Curaçao master licence. Its welcome bonus varies by country and currency; confirm the current offer on SportyBet's own local site. Kenya update: the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has been superseded by the Gambling Regulatory Authority under the Gambling Control Act 2023, and licence processing was suspended during the transition, so any BCLB licence referenced here should be re-verified with the Gambling Regulatory Authority. Curacao note: the master/sub-licence system this brand's recorded credential came from was abolished on 1 January 2025 under the LOK, legacy sub-licences and orange seals have expired, and the Curacao Gaming Authority now licenses operators directly. We are not asserting this operator is unlicensed - many hold new direct licences - only that the credential we recorded is from a wound-up system and current status should be checked on the CGA register.
Where SportyBet is licensed
SportyBet appears on the official register in 12 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
South America (1)
Asia (1)
About SportyBet
SportyBet was founded in 2013 by Sudeep Dalamal Ramnani, an economist from the London School of Economics, under the Sporty Group. It has grown into one of Africa's largest sports betting and gaming platforms, operating across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia — each under a genuine local gambling licence rather than a single offshore Curaçao licence. SportyBet is known for deeply localised payment integration (USSD codes, mobile money) with very low minimum stakes, alongside sports betting, Aviator, casino games, virtual sports and jackpots, all built mobile-first for African users.
SportyBet FAQ
Is SportyBet safe and legit?
SportyBet holds genuine local gambling licences in each of the 6 African countries it operates in — including Nigeria's LSLB and Kenya's BCLB — rather than a single offshore Curaçao licence. This is a stronger trust model than most operators in this space, provided it holds a licence in your specific country.
What is the SportyBet welcome bonus?
SportyBet offers a new-customer welcome bonus in its local currency, sometimes advertised as a large deposit multiplier (up to 1000% in some markets). The exact terms vary by country, so always check the current offer on SportyBet's local site.
Which countries does SportyBet operate in?
SportyBet operates in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, holding a genuine local gambling licence in each.
How do I deposit on SportyBet?
SportyBet is built around deeply localised payment methods — USSD codes and debit cards in Nigeria, M-Pesa in Kenya, MTN/Airtel Tigo mobile money in Ghana — with very low minimum deposits.
Does SportyBet have a casino?
Yes, alongside its sportsbook (its main focus), SportyBet offers casino games, Aviator, virtual sports and jackpots.
Is a Curacao licence still worth anything after the 2025 reform?
The Curacao system this brand's licence came from no longer exists, and that is worth understanding before you read any 'Curacao licensed' claim. Curacao passed the National Ordinance on Games of Chance - the LOK - which came into force on 24 DECEMBER 2024 and replaced a framework dating from 1993. Under the old system a handful of master licence holders issued SUB-LICENCES to hundreds of operators, which is where numbers like 8048/JAZ and names like Antillephone come from. That master licence system was ABOLISHED ON 1 JANUARY 2025, the legacy sub-licences have expired, and the transitional 'orange seal' permissions expired permanently on 15 OCTOBER 2025. Since 1 January 2026 operators must also meet physical presence requirements on the island. Licences are now issued DIRECTLY by the Curacao Gaming Authority, whose register showed more than 330 active licences in early 2026 - and it is refusing a meaningful share of applicants, having approved 87 of roughly 140 direct applications by April 2026, a rejection rate near 38 percent. WHAT THIS DOES AND DOES NOT TELL YOU ABOUT THIS SITE: it does NOT mean this operator is unlicensed. Many have moved to direct CGA licences. It means the specific credential we originally recorded belongs to a system that has been wound up, so if licensing matters to your decision, check the operator's current entry on the Curacao Gaming Authority register rather than trusting a sub-licence number in a website footer.