Odibets is a mobile-first sports betting company that was established in 2018. It is owned by Kareco Holdings Limited and has been a popular betting site in Kenya since its establishment. It offers bettors the opportunity to place their bets and win at different sporting events such as Football (Soccer), Basketball, Rugby, American Football, Cricket, Volleyball.
Other sports markets available include Aussie Rules, Table Tennis, Futsal, Handball, Baseball, MMA, Floorball, Ice Hockey, and Tennis. With many markets and submarkets, Odibet is fast becoming one of Kenya's most popular sports betting websites. Here is a bookmaker review of everything you need to know about Odibets.
6.1
Is Odibets legal and safe?
Kareco Holdings Limited, the parent company of Odibets sports betting company, is a reputable establishment. Odibets is regulated by the Betting Control and Licensing Board under the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act in Kenya. It is legal, safe, and available for individuals who meet the age requirement of 18 years and
- are interested in placing bets in sporting events;
- have access to a Kenyan phone number;
- have access to the Odibets website or application.
Odibets is legal and safe for all gaming age individuals in countries where sports betting is allowed by law. However, you can only access the website if you are of legal age with a Kenyan mobile number. In Kenya, all individuals who are 18 or above are eligible to place bets.
Legal Status by Country
Odibets is registered under Kenyan Laws and completely legal in Kenya. However, the site«s privacy policy states that it is incumbent on users in other countries to ensure that sports betting on foreign websites are allowed by their country»s laws. This means that foreign websites must not be outlawed in such a country.
Sportsbook is also illegal in countries where sports betting is not allowed by law. Such countries include Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Cambodia, Singapore, North Korea, and other countries where sports betting or gambling is illegal. Bettors that wish to use the sports gaming services offered by Odibets outside Kenya should ensure that:
- Sports betting is legal in their home country or country of residence;
- Residents of their home country are not prohibited from placing bets on foreign sports websites such as Odibets;
- They meet up with the legal gambling age in their home country or are up to 18 years old, whichever is higher.
6.2
Markets and Betting Lines
At Odibets, there are unlimited sports markets to place wagers on. The betting brand offers bets placement on sports that include:
- Soccer;
- Odi League;
- eSports;
- Basketball;
- Tennis;
- Ice Hockey;
- Rugby;
- Cricket;
- Aussie Rules;
- American Football;
- Volleyball;
- Table Tennis
Other sports markets available aren’t limited to Handball, Futsal, Baseball, MMA, and Floorball. Certainly not as many sports as other sports betting sites, but Odibet makes up for this with several betting markets and submarkets. Bettors can place bets based on betting lines that include
- Odd/Even number of goals;
- Asian Handicap;
- First Team to Win;
- Last Team to Win;
- Team to win the First half;
- Team to win the second half;
- Last team to win many others.
To illustrate some of these betting options, we will use a match between Manchester City and Burnley Football Club. For Asian handicaps, the favorite or stronger team (Manchester City) must win by more goals against the underdog or weak team (Burnley) to win the wager.
Bettors get the chance to place bets on Odibet live games. There are over 500 live games in the different sports available at the betting site. Bettors can place bets on different football leagues such as the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and many others.
Odibets also allows Live Games bets placement on other sports and leagues in over 50 countries worldwide. The ODI Live games can be accessed just beside the home button on the website. The easy to use website gives details about each sport, league, and cup, as well as the Live Games available at a specific time.
The website recently started offering a live streaming service for bettors to follow the progress of their games. It also gives live updates on games.
This used to be one of the few shortcomings of the site, but it has been rectified. Now, users can watch live games on the website or read updates on game analysis.
Odibets offers:
- Over 500 daily live games;
- Live games on Soccer, Rugby, Basketball, Tennis, and other sports available on Odibet;
- Live games arranged by sports and league/cup;
- Live updates on games
To register on Odibet, prospective bettors will need a Kenyan number and a password. The registration process is an easy and quick one. Contrary to what you feel, it takes less than thirty seconds to sign-up at the bookmaker.
All interested users can register on the website or send a text message. Both methods require having a Kenyan mobile phone number.
To register on the website, a new user should click on the «Join Now» button on the website and provide the necessary information -- an active Kenyan number and a password. A code will be sent to the provided number, which must then be entered on the site for confirmation. The process takes less than a minute.
New users can also register on Odibets via text message by sending «ODI» in a text message to «29680» from any Kenyan mobile phone number. Users need to send their preferred password after receiving a confirmation message. Once you send the preferred password, the firm gives a congratulatory message welcoming you and appraising you of some available bonuses. This is also not expected to take more than a few minutes. After registration, subsequent visits bettors will be required to click on Odibet login and enter the necessary information.
Register on Odibets through:
- The mobile website;
- Text 'ODI' to 29680
You will be required to provide:
- A Kenyan number;
- A password
6.5
Deposit and Withdrawal Method
Odibets only accepts deposits using M-PESA, a mobile money transfer service founded in Kenya in 2007 and available in some other African countries. Deposits can be made in two ways-- on the Odibets website or the M-PESA menu available on mobile phones.
To deposit money on the Odibets website, users will navigate to the deposit section and click on «deposit.» The next step is to enter the amount they wish to deposit. Punters can also make deposits on the M-PESA Menu directly from their mobiles.
This can be done by clicking on the M-PESA menu on a mobile phone. The mobile phone should be the same one connected. The Lipa Na M-PESA menu should then be selected. Players then follow the prompts to make their desired deposit amount using the Business Number «290680» and «ODI» as the Account Name.
For withdrawals, there are two methods a bettor can go through. The first is to withdraw from the Odibets website. This can be done by navigating to the «withdrawal» section on the website. Bettors will then be required to enter their desired withdrawal amount. Withdrawal can also be made via text message. Bettors send «W#Amount» in a text message to 29680 from the phone number registered on Odibets.
Odibets does not have a minimum deposit. Bettors can deposit as low as KSH 1. However, there is a charge on deposits and withdrawals depending on bettors' carriers. The minimum amount that can be withdrawn is KSH 100, and the maximum withdrawal is KSH 20,0000.
Deposits can be made on Odibets through:
- The deposit button on odibet.com;
- M-PESA Menu on mobile phones
To make deposits on the M-PESA Menu, bettors are to:
- Click on the M-PESA menu on their mobile phones;
- Click the Lipa Na M-PESA Menu;
- Click on Pay Bill;
- Enter 290680 in the space provided for Business Number;
- Enter ODI in the space provided for Business Name or leave it blank;
- Enter the desired deposit amount in Kenyan Shillings without commas;
- Complete the transaction by inputting their M-PESA pin;
- Wait for a confirmation of the payment message from Odibet.
Withdrawals can be made by:
- Sending 'W#Amount' in a text to 29680;
- Clicking on the withdrawal button available on the main menu on Odibet.com
