Betwinner Review
It is a very exciting time to be an African punter because we would not have had this many options just a few years ago.
As it stands, some of the top betting sites in the world are coming to the continent, and the competition has never been stiffer. Betwinner is another of this wave of new betting sites in Africa, and it is already making quite an impression.
Given their relative inexperience, however, Betwinner had to fight twice as hard to secure a place among African betting sites, which only makes the quality of their offer more impressive.
About the Company
It seems Russia is becoming one of the leading countries of the world when it comes to online betting companies – a title that was held by the United Kingdom for as long as anyone can remember.
Betwinner is another world-class bookmaker coming from Russia with their sight set on markets major bookmakers do not pay too much attention to – such as Africa.
With that in mind, however, we couldn’t find a lot of relevant information about this betting company in Africa.
We know that they established themselves as a brand in the CIS region, and used that as a platform to expand throughout the world.
The bad part about this is that, while they are fully licenced, Betwinner’s reputation is not as good as we would want it to be. However, keep in mind that this largely just means we have very little to base our opinion on.
Betwinner’s initial success was driven by their online casinos. Indeed, you can still access many more services apart from online sports betting: casinos, live casinos, TV games, Toto bets, and much more. However, these services are currently secondary to the excellent sportsbook.
Overview
Betwinner’s user interface is fast, functional, and intuitive. The design is nice to look at and will be immediately familiar to veteran punters.
Finding anything is fairly easy as well, so the website is top-notch we’re talking solely about functionality. However, this betting site has some definite issues when it comes to unnecessary clutter.
Firstly, the fact that there is always a bunch of advertisements for Betwineer’s services is distracting, and just results in unnecessary scrolling down every time you want to place a bet. Especially because the sidebar has the same thing.
On the other hand, there are some interesting offers to be found here. For instance, the Bet of the Day betting promotion available on the sidebar we mentioned is handy if you’re not sure which bet to make
Betwinner offers some 55+ sports as part of their online sportsbook. This covers everything from fan-favourites such as Champions League betting to relatively niche sports like darts and curling. In terms of variety, we would rank Betwinner as one of the best betting sites in Africa.
It’s also important to remember that Betwinner also has a betting exchange available to all customers in Africa.
Welcome Bonus
Just like all top online bookmakers in Africa, Betwinner offers an exclusive bonus for new customers. On this site, it’s in the form of a first deposit bonus of 100% up to €100.
Bear in mind that it can also be paid out in any currency you want – meaning Kenyan bettors can receive up to 11.000 KES in free bets.
Nigeria Bonus: Welcome Offer 100% up to ₦100.000
Ghana Bonus: Welcome Offer 100% up to $100
Kenya Bonus: Welcome Offer 100% up to 11.200 KSh
South Africa: Welcome Offer 100% up to 1500 ZAR
Tanzania Bonus: Welcome Offer 100% up to 250.000 TZS
Uganda Bonus: Welcome Offer 100% up to 500,000 UGX
Markets and Odds
So now we know Betwinner’s offer is wide, but how deep is it? Well, the easiest way to compare to other top African bookmakers would be to look at football betting, because that’s what most sites focus on.
On average, Betwinner offers more than 350 alternative markets for high-profile matches. We’ve definitely seen more from some of the competitors, but this includes everything except the most exotic of markets and handicaps, so it should be enough for almost anyone.
The depth of basketball, tennis and other sports offers is decent and competitive, though not the most impressive we’ve seen. However, you need to keep in mind that Betwinner also has an innovative called the Bet Builder, which allows you to combine different events, markets, and selections however you want.
This feature is becoming more popular with African betting sites and does a lot to extend the otherwise mediocre variety of markets.
The real strength of Betwinner, however, are the odds. With a margin of just 4.3% on average across the board, this bookie has some of the best betting odds in Africa.
There are sites out there with better margins, but most of them are sadly unavailable to African punters. The most impressive thing about Betwinner’s odds is how consistent they are across different sports and markets.
No sport or exotic handicap ever strays too far from this 4% average margin, which is great because you don’t have to think if your selection will be valuable simply because it’s on an exotic market.
Live Betting and Streaming
Speaking of consistent odds, they keep their high quality even as we move on to live betting. This bookie offers more than 1000+ sporting events each day, making Betwinner’s live betting service one of the best of its kind in Africa.
In-play bets are widely considered to be one of Betwinner’s greatest strengths and the main reason why they became so popular so quickly.
The live betting sections comes equipped with cash-out options, Multiview functionality, and a whole host of other handy features.
All live events are accompanied by an informative screen displaying relevant statistics and changing odds, making placing in-play bets easier than ever. With a payout rate of 97%, you can be sure your winnings will be there on time, too.
This African betting platform also provides a robust, high-quality streaming service. If live-streaming interests you, it would be very hard to find a better selection anywhere in Africa.
The list of streamed events includes football, tennis, basketball, rugby, ice hockey, golf, cricket, and horse racing – which is much better than most of the best bookies in the world. Streaming is free to all users, which makes this deal even sweeter.
Licencing, Safety, and Customer Service
Even though we already stated that we can’t confirm a lot of information regarding this bookie, we know for a fact that it is a legit African betting site. Their main remote gambling licence is issued in Curacao – which is not ideal, but better than nothing. However, the real advantage compared to other African bookmakers is that they have local licences in several African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and several others.
Betwinner’s disadvantages, on the other hand, include the fact that they are quick to limit players who win too much. While this is common practice in this industry, we are sad to hear that a lot of players are having issues withdrawing their winnings. However, the situation is getting better as these are only isolated instances for now.
The reason we are confident in this is that Betwinner’s customer service is up to the highest standards. Their staff can be reached via e-mail, phone, or a 24/7 live chat with professional consultants.
Deposits and Withdrawals
Considering this company is dedicated to catering to as many demographics as possible, it should come as no surprise that the choice of payment methods at Betwinner is nothing less than staggering.
Were you to count all of them, it would come up to around 200 different options. This is incredible by any measure. However, we have to keep in mind that the majority of these are local payment systems, and not all of them can be used in Africa.
However, the payment methods for African customers do not disappoint. M-Pesa is there, to start with, along with other popular options such as Neteller and Skrill.
Of course, you can also use the most common methods – Visa and Mastercard. Along with those, there is also a wide selection of cryptocurrencies.
All deposits are instant and free of charge, except methods like bank transfers and cheques. Betwinner also supports a lot of regional currencies, such as Kenyan Shillings, Nigerian Naira, and many more.
Site Review
Rating: 4/5
Betting exchange
Bet constructor feature
Innovative features such as multi-view (live) streaming
Fast, free withdrawals with a lot of options
1000+ events every day
Website design could be better
FAQ
How to register for Betwinner in Africa?
These are the steps in order to open a new account with Betwinner.
- Visit the Betwinner website
- Click the yellow button “Register” at the top
- Enter your personal details and choose username and password
- Click on Register
- Your account is now ready and you can enjoy betting.
How to use the Betwinner bonus?
Betwinner has some annoying terms and conditions for their sign-up offer.
The free bets must be rolled over 5 times before they can be withdrawn. They also have to be used on accumulators whose selections have odds of 1.40 or more.
Is Betwinner legal in Kenya?
Yes, Betwinner is licenced by the Betting Control and Licencing Board of Kenya. As such, there is a Betwinner Kenya for Kenyan residents.
Can I withdraw my Betwinner bonus?
Currently, any free bets given by Betwinner to customers as a bonus cannot be withdrawn. You can use free bets to place wagers with no risk, after which you can withdraw the profits. Keep in mind, though, that you will not be able to get back the stake either – only the winnings.