Sports betting has a cultic following in Kenya. It has attracted a large number of investors both local and international.
In this review, we are looking at Kenya’s fastest betting website odiBets.
The company has distributed over 35,000 full kits to various teams around the country. Photo: UGC
Source: UGC
Background information on Odibets
Odibets is a fast growing online and SMS betting website in Kenya, boasting of over a million users monthly.
Unlike other companies which have delved into casinos, lottery games and cards, Odibets has specialised in sports.
The company offers boosted betting odds in events like football games, boxing, rugby, basketball, darts, MMA, and others.
History, Location, and Licensing- Odibets.com
Odibets is licensed under Kareco Holdings Limited.
Kareco Holdings Limited operates the Odibets brand and is authorised and regulated by the BCLB (Betting Control and Licensing Board) under the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, Cap 131, Laws of Kenya under License No. 0000032.
Despite opening shop in 2018, the company has become a favorite option in Kenya.
Services and features offered by Odibets
New Member Offers
Odibets has multiple offers and bonuses for new members.
The most popular one is the free bet offered to new customers. It allows customers to test the platform without having to deposit a cent.
To bet for free, click here.
Deposit options
You can load money to your Odibets account via Safaricom’s M-Pesa service via Paybill number 290680.
Withdrawal options
You can only withdraw money from your Odibets account using the load means you used; in this case M-Pesa.
Transaction fees
All withdrawals are charged when you are using Odibets.
Currency
Kenya Shillings (KSh)
Language
English
Odds formats
Decimal
Minimum deposit
Any amount
Minimum stake
KSh 1
Maximum payout
Different maximum payout limits and lowest limits will apply depending on the mobile money transfer method you are using to manage your Odibets account.
Deposit turnover requirements
None. However, if the value of a deposit is not played through in full before a withdrawal is requested, Odibets reserves the right to make a charge to the customer’s account to cover all reasonable costs relating to both the deposit and withdrawal.
Bookmaker margin
Not in the public domain
Credit facilities
None
Forbidden Jurisdictions
Odibets is a global betting entity with a valid Kenyan license.
Mobile betting
A mobile version of the website is available. Once you log in you will be able to place bets, view your balance and deposit funds.
You can also view live feeds from social media. You can also bet using SMS using a custom SMS code: 29680.
Identity checks
Odibets sends a confirmation message to every new customer’s mobile number as confirmation.
Dormant account fees
None
Live Betting
Live betting is available on Odibets.com.
The website boasts of over 500 live games per day.
Odibets website Interface
When viewing the odds on the Odibets website you can click on the >> icon to view additional betting markets for the selected fixture.
The additional odds are dynamically displayed on the same page to save you from unnecessary page reloads.
Kenya Website Form Statistics
Odibets has a very simple website with very little historical information you can look at on the whim when placing bets.
There is no clutter. Apart from the offers, boosted odds and running contests, the Odibet’s website is mobile first.
In a comparison with major players in the gambling industry, Odibet’s is easily the fastest betting website in Kenya according to GTMetrix with a page load of under 333 kb with some players having bundle consuming pages of up to 10MB per load.
Gaming and Betting Markets on Odibet
Odibets offers a huge number of betting markets.
The consumer can bet on markets like goal-goal popularly known as GG, corners, halftime, fulltime, handicap, cards and many others.
Apart from sports betting, Odibets offers live betting, and virtual betting games popularly known as Odi League.
Odi League is another way Kenyans can make money from sports betting.
Generally, Odibets has one of the biggest catalogues of sporting events compared to other sports betting websites in Kenya. Over 500 games per day.
Live Sports Betting
Odibets offers live online betting to its Kenyan customers.
Unlike many websites, customers are not locked out of games after the starting time. It is, however, crucial to note that live sports’ betting is not available in all markets.
Odibets Mtaani
Odibets Mtaani is a philanthropic initiative organised by Odibets to take kits to football and sports loving Kenyans.
So far, the company has distributed over 35,000 full kits to various teams around the country. The company also sponsors Mathare United- a Kenya premier league side and the KOT football tournament which collects football lovers on Twitter according to Mafans.com.
Odibets Review Summary and Conclusion
Upsides
- User-friendly interface
- Fastest growing bookmaker in Kenya
- Free bets for new customers in Kenya
- Low minimum deposit
- KSh 1 bob minimum bet
- Low minimum withdrawals KSh 50
- Responsive customer service
- Live betting available
Downsides
Lack of a mobile betting app
Joining Odibets, Paybill and Login
Odibets is a good betting website with high odds and free bets.
Register on Odibets by sending the word ODI to 29680 Or by visiting clicking here.
Odibets Paybill is 290680.
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Source: Tuko
