Top 6 Best Betting Sites 2025 in Africa

My name be Kevin, over the years, I try many bookies. So let me tell a story about them.

1xBet – Big Market, Big Headache

1xBet got every sport you can imagine, from cricket to some I don’t know… Belarus football. But my rafiki had his account locked after he won one big parlay. He fought with support hours before they fix it. For me, the app works well, but trust? Sawa, not too high.

Mozzart Bet – Okay for Small Stakes

Mozzart Bet, I use sometimes. They give small bonuses, payouts not bad. But their site slow, especially when I’m on mobile data. If you just want small play here and there, it works. For serious play, I move to Secretbet (about them later).

Secretbet – Feels Like Home.

Secretbet I like. Why? First, payments are easy. I just use local payment, even small deposit works fine. Otherwise – no problems for more than, withdrawals come fast, odds strong on EPL, La Liga, even local KPL games. Also, I win more often with them, I’m much more lucky.

Betika – Popular on the Streets

Betika everywhere in Kenya. Youth love it, simple interface, easy to use. Live betting decent. But cashout? Many times not available fast when I need it. Payouts also slow – like waiting matatu stuck in traffic. Still, for quick small bet, it’s fine.

Bet365 – Big Name, Poor Local Fit

Bet365 be global giant, I respect them. But problem is payment. You need card, or conversions swallow part of your cash. For us hustlers counting every shilling, that thing hurts. Odds nice, app smooth, but not made for Kenyan pocket.

Helabet – Famous in Africa

Helabet still top for many bettors in Nairobi. I tried it some months back. Payments through M-Pesa and Crypto work fine, though once my withdrawal delayed till next morning. Their mobile app smooth.

Final Word

In Africa, most of us run accounts with three or more bookies – for bonus hunting or better odds. I’m no different, but for everyday betting I found myself coming back to Secretbet more often than elsewhere. Maybe I have better luck with them.
Other betting companies – have good sides, but Secretbet balances everything a bit better – gives more joy for me.