SportyBet

About SportyBet

Sportybet has taken the African continent by storm, as they’ve become one of the most popular names in both Nigeria and Kenya. Their calling card is to shower players with perks and helpful tools, as a means of going the extra mile.

This clever customer-first strategy has made them a fan favorite in a very short amount of time, but they still have several things that need work if they want to challenge Bet9ja and other prominent names that operate on the continent. Nevertheless, we believe that they deserve a chance.

To be completely honest, we’re not a fan of Sportybet’s design, especially when it comes to choosing colors. Red and green are naturally in contrast, which means that there is no need for the overwhelming amount of white to highlight all the content. It’s clear that they’ve modeled the design after the one that’s used by several European brands. Why not go all the way and introduce a dark mode so that bettors can do what they love without straining their eyes?

We also felt like the homepage was too crowded with banners, announcements and different sections, but everything else is completely fine. Loading times are relatively fast and the whole UI is responsive and intuitive. The app, however, could use a redesign, as it really feels like they’ve just recycled the desktop interface just to create a familiar environment for players who prefer betting on the go.

Banking options aren’t half bad, with Verve, access, Diamond, Fidelity and many others joining the usual suspects - VISA and MasterCard. Processing times are about average, given the fact that there were occasions where we had to wait as much as 48 hours just to see our withdrawal go through.

As for customer support, we can’t commend the agents enough. They are incredibly cordial and patient, regardless of the way you approach the issue. While they are indeed well-trained, it’s a shame that only phone and email support are available. Nowadays, everyone prefers to ask for help via live chat, as it is the easiest and most immediate option for addressing any issues or malfunctions.

Sports and Betting Odds

SportyBet offers many sporting events for users to place bets on. Among the covered sports are: soccer, tennis, basketball, rugby, cricket, volleyball, ice hockey, handball, darts, beach volley. Betting odds at SportyBet are competitive overall. Soccer betting margin is 4.6%, tennis betting margin is 6.6%, ice hockey betting margin is 8.3%, basketball with 4.9% and so on. The overall betting margin is 7.9%. These betting margins have been calculated using odds from different events in each sport. Please note that margins may be different from a sport to another, and even from a league to other.

Betting Features

Not only is Sportybet’s offer expansive, but they also do a mighty good job promoting the most important or most interesting events. The “Today’s football” tab lets you explore the biggest events of the day, saving you a lot of time that you otherwise would have invested in searching for the ideal markets. Even lower leagues get significant coverage, giving us the impression that this is one complete sports betting offer.

Security and Fairness

Sportybet is no pushover when it comes to licensing, as they were given the green light to operate by the Lagos State Lotteries Board (LSLB) (license no. 0000355). Despite their stellar reputation and a lack of scandals connected to their name, Sportybet could be a bit more transparent, if you ask us. We would like to know more about their encryption protocols, as well as any certificates from third-party testing bodies.