Verdict. Helabet is built for East Africa: mobile money in and out within minutes, a Kenyan licence, and prices on African leagues that the big European books ignore. Internationally it is a smaller book with crypto.
What we liked
- M-Pesa and Airtel Money deposits and withdrawals in minutes
- A local licence in Kenya beside the Curaçao one
- Wide African football coverage
- Crypto for international players
What we did not like
- Fewer markets than the biggest platforms
- Little streaming
- Support outside Kenya is chat only
Quick facts
| Founded | Mid-2010s |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Nairobi, Kenya, with international operations |
| Group | Curaçao-registered company |
| Licences | Curaçao; local licence in Kenya |
| Sports | 40+ |
| Live streaming | Some |
| Cash out | Yes |
| Minimum deposit | From 1 EUR; 50 KES in Kenya |
| Currencies | KES, NGN, TZS, UGX, USD and more |
| Crypto | Yes |
| App | Android (APK) |
| Support | Live chat, email, phone in Kenya |
| Languages | English, Swahili, French and more |
Registration and verification
A phone number and a PIN in Kenya; email elsewhere. Documents at withdrawal.
Odds and markets
Good on English and African football, average elsewhere; a menu deep enough for most bettors.
Live betting and streaming
In-play with cash out; streams on a few events.
Payments and withdrawal times
Mobile money is the reason to be here; crypto for the rest.
| Method | Minimum deposit | Withdrawal time recorded | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-Pesa | 50 KES | Within minutes | None |
| Airtel Money | 50 KES | Within minutes | None |
| Visa or Mastercard | 5 USD | 3 to 7 days | None |
| USDT (TRC-20) | 1 USD | Within 1 hour | Network fee |
Bonus
First-deposit bonus, plus local promotions in Kenya. Rollover in accumulators; local promotions change often.
Mobile app
A light Android APK and a fast mobile site built for slow connections.
Support
Chat and a Kenyan phone line; quick on payment questions.
Who is it for
Bettors in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Nigeria who pay with mobile money.
Frequently asked questions
Is Helabet licensed in Kenya?
Yes, alongside its Curaçao licence for other markets.
How fast is an M-Pesa withdrawal?
Minutes, in our test.
Can I bet in crypto?
Yes, on the international site.
Scores come from our test with a real account. Some links are affiliate links; sponsored boxes are labelled and never affect the score.