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Betway review

BookmakerEurope and AfricaRank 17 of 22
8.5Test score out of 10Visit Betway

Verdict. Betway is a licensed, well-designed book with a real presence in Africa and a strong esports section. Depth and prices are middle of the pack, and our card withdrawal took three days.

Odds 8.3
Markets 8.5
Payments 8.6
Bonus 8.5
App 9.0
Support 8.4

What we liked

  • Strong in South Africa and English-speaking Africa
  • Esports coverage among the best
  • A clean app
  • Regulated in many markets

What we did not like

  • Average market depth
  • Withdrawals slower than the leaders in our test
  • Has left several markets in recent years

Quick facts

Founded2006
HeadquartersMalta
GroupSuper Group
LicencesMGA, UKGC, plus South Africa, Spain, Italy, Ontario and others
Sports30+
Live streamingYes
Cash outYes
Minimum deposit10 GBP or 10 EUR
CurrenciesGBP, EUR, ZAR, CAD and more
CryptoNo
AppiOS and Android
SupportLive chat, email
Languages10+

Registration and verification

Standard registration with automatic checks in the UK and South Africa.

Odds and markets

Average margins on football, better on esports and on the sports it sponsors.

Live betting and streaming

In-play with cash out and streaming on selected events.

Payments and withdrawal times

Cards, PayPal and local methods; no crypto.

MethodMinimum depositWithdrawal time recordedFee
Visa or Mastercard10 GBP2 to 3 daysNone
PayPal10 GBPWithin 24 hoursNone
Apple Pay10 GBP2 to 3 daysNone
Bank transfer or EFT10 GBP1 to 3 daysNone

Bonus

Free bet for new customers. Minimum odds and a single qualifying bet; terms vary by country.

Mobile app

Fast and tidy; the esports section is a highlight.

Support

Chat in office hours, email otherwise.

Who is it for

Bettors in South Africa, the UK and Canada; esports fans.

Frequently asked questions

Is Betway licensed in South Africa?

Yes, through the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board.

Does Betway offer esports?

Yes, one of the widest esports menus among licensed books.

Which countries has Betway left?

It has withdrawn from several European markets; check the country pages.

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Scores come from our test with a real account. Some links are affiliate links; sponsored boxes are labelled and never affect the score.