🇧🇼 Botswana
Best Betting Sites in Botswana (2026)
Botswana has a regulated sports betting market. Card payments, EFT, and mobile money are the main deposit methods. Hollywoodbets and Supabets are active operators in Botswana.
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Regulator: Botswana Gambling Authority
All reputable betting sites operating in Botswana should hold a licence from Botswana Gambling Authority. Always verify licensing before depositing.
13 betting sites available in Botswana
1xBet
1xBet is one of the most widely available bookmakers across Africa, offering a vast range of sports markets, casino games, esports, and live streaming.
Bonus: 100% bonus on first deposit (T&Cs apply, 18+)
Betway
Betway is a globally recognised bookmaker with a strong African presence, offering sports betting, casino, and esports across multiple African markets.
Bonus: Varies by country (T&Cs apply, 18+)
Melbet
Melbet operates across numerous African countries, offering a wide range of sports markets, live betting, casino, and virtual sports with competitive bonus offers.
Bonus: Up to 100% on first deposit (T&Cs apply, 18+)
Supabets
Supabets is a South African bookmaker also operating in Ghana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, focusing on football and multi-sport betting with a straightforward platform.
Bonus: Welcome bonus on first deposit (T&Cs apply, 18+)
Betwinner
Betwinner is an international bookmaker with a strong presence across Africa, offering one of the widest selections of sports markets, live betting, casino, and esports available to African bettors. Available in over 10 African countries.
Bonus: Up to 100% welcome bonus on first deposit (T&Cs apply, 18+)
1Win
1Win is a fast-growing international sports betting and casino platform with a significant and growing African user base. Known for extremely high welcome bonuses, live casino, poker, and a broad sportsbook, 1Win has expanded rapidly since 2016 with competitive odds on African and global sports.
Bonus: 500% first deposit bonus up to $1,000 (T&Cs apply, 18+)
Megapari
Megapari is an international sports betting and casino platform launched in 2019 with a rapidly growing African user base. Offering 40+ sports disciplines, live casino, virtual sports, and extensive cryptocurrency support, it attracts bettors looking for variety and competitive odds across the continent.
Bonus: 100% first deposit bonus up to $300 (T&Cs apply, 18+)
Stake
Stake is the world's largest crypto casino and sportsbook, with over 10 million registered users globally. It offers an unmatched combination of sports betting (including live streaming), exclusive original casino games, poker, and a VIP program. Popular across Africa due to instant crypto payouts, no withdrawal fees, and a huge range of games.
Bonus: Reload bonuses, race prizes, and VIP rewards (no traditional welcome bonus, 18+)
BC.Game
BC.Game is a premier crypto gaming platform offering thousands of casino games, sports betting, and unique blockchain-based originals with instant cryptocurrency payouts. Known for daily login bonuses, a lucrative affiliate program, and NFT integration, it has grown to over 5 million users since launching in 2019.
Bonus: 300% first deposit bonus in crypto (T&Cs apply, 18+)
Cloudbet
Cloudbet is one of the oldest and most trusted crypto sportsbooks in the world, operating since 2013. It offers competitive odds on sports and esports with some of the highest betting limits available online, plus near-instant Bitcoin and other crypto withdrawals. A popular choice for high-stakes African bettors.
Bonus: 100% deposit bonus up to 5 BTC (T&Cs apply, 18+)
Hollywoodbets Botswana
Hollywoodbets Botswana serves Botswanan bettors under the Botswana Gambling Authority licence. Football, rugby, cricket, and horse racing are the key offerings with EFT and card deposits.
Bonus: Welcome bonus available (T&Cs apply, 18+)
Betmaster Africa
Betmaster is a Curaçao-licensed sportsbook with wide African market coverage, accepting cryptocurrency, card, and e-wallet deposits. Competitive football odds with live betting across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and more.
Bonus: 100% first deposit bonus (T&Cs apply, 18+)
SportsBet.io
SportsBet.io is one of the world's leading crypto sports betting platforms and is widely used by African bettors who prefer cryptocurrency wagering. It covers 30+ sports, offers extremely fast payouts via Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and has no KYC requirements for smaller transactions.
Bonus: Up to 0.1 BTC welcome bonus (T&Cs apply, 18+)
What to know about betting in Botswana
- 1The Botswana Gambling Authority regulates sports betting — only use properly licensed operators.
- 2Card payments, EFT, and Orange Money are the main deposit methods.
- 3Hollywoodbets and Supabets have a Botswana presence alongside international operators.
Payment methods in Botswana
Card payments, EFT, and Orange Money are the primary channels for Botswanan bettors.
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Frequently asked questions
Is betting legal in Botswana?
Yes. The Botswana Gambling Authority licences betting operators. Always check that your operator holds a valid Gambling Authority licence.
Responsible gambling
18+ only. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose. For free support, visit BeGambleAware.org or GamCare.org.uk.