Betting in Kenya has taken the front seat with many indulging in the different sites to try their luck. It has also become a lucrative business that has pulled in many investors. Betting sites that accept M-Pesa payments have also been increased to draw more bettors. However, they are restricted to persons under the age of 18.
On the other hand, the government has taken the initiative of vetting all the sports betting companies. This has not gone well for some of the top-notch sites like Sportpesa and 1XBet. Nonetheless, there are sites that have been approved, and they also fall under betting sites that accept M-Pesa payments.
1. Odibets
Odibets betting company has not been in existence for a long time, but it has garnered itself many supporters. It is also among the betting sites that accept M-Pesa as a payment method. Their offers include fantastic deposit bonuses and decent odds. To make your deposit payment, you can use their pay bill number 290680 using ODI as the account number.
2. Mozzartbet
Mozzatbet betting is a subsidiary of Serbia though it is owned and operated by Mozzartbet Kenya limited. The site has given its clients the privilege of exploring international gambling. It also has open shops in Westlands and Kawangware, thus enabling them to interact closely with their clients.
The best part of this site is that you can bet with as low as KSh. 20 or even place a stake in the 10 million weekly jackpot with KSh.30. Mozzarbet also has high odds, a lucrative promotion bonus, SMS betting, free withdrawals and deposits, and jackpot bonuses. Live gambling is also a plus for this site. To register SMS WIN to 29990, while to pay via M-Pesa, you can use their pay bill number 290059.
3. Eazibet Kenya
Eazibet Kenya is owned by Dream Call Limited. Eazibet’s official ambassador is the Champions League Punter Neil Andrews. The site has a weekly jackpot known as the Neil Andrew’s jackpot in which anyone who bets is liable to Sh 250,000 winning, and a bonus of up to Sh 10,000. The gaming site also has decent odds, multiple bets, no deposit fee, instant withdrawals, easy registration, and live betting. However, the marketing of this site is still low, and most betters are not conversant with it. The pay bill number for this site is 29009.
4. Betika
Betika gaming platform allows its clients to bet on some of the thrilling matches such as the English Premier League, LA Liga, and French Premier Lige1. It also has a virtual play, instant deposits, low minimum amounts to bet with and excellent bonuses
It is also among the gaming sites that facilitate payments using M-Pesa. In depositing, use the pay bill no 290290 and use the word “BETIKA” as your account number. For withdrawals, send the word WITHDRWAL#AMOUNT to 290290, and the money will immediately be transferred to your M-Pesa account.
5. Shabiki
This is one of the most straightforward gambling sites with very few features. It only has one jackpot that increases each week as long as the other was not won. However, it is not a challenging site for veteran bettors. To bet via this site, you can use their pay bill number 290063 and the account number as “SHABIKI”. 
6. M-BET
M-Bet site is among the gaming sites that got lucky after the scrutiny done by the government. Owned by the Capital Gaming LTD, it is recognized at a local and international level making it part of many international betting sites. It is however licensed under the South African Province of the western cape by the western gambling and racing board. On this site, there are various games you can bet on, daily jackpots and bonuses. You can also make your deposits using their M-Pesa pay bill. 298888. On the account number “type deposit”.
7. Powerbets
The licensing board of Kenya has licensed Power bets which is owned by Copyright Oysterbay Lotto to carry out its gambling activities. After making its way in the Kenyan Market in 2016, it has become known to many. It is also known for high odds, live betting, immediate withdrawals, SMS betting, and a deposit bonus. To register, visit their website and click on “register”. Regarding its M-Pesa transactions, its playbill is 510800.
8. M-Cheza
Since its establishment in 2015, the M-Cheza betting site has found a platform in the gaming industry in Kenya which it has used to gather itself millions of Kenyans who want to earn via sports gambling. It also has excellent features such as live betting, and a variety of games you can bet on.
To register, you can send an SMS with the word CHEZA to 29888. After that, you will receive a confirmation message from M-CHEZA. Regarding payments, you can make a withdrawal or deposit your money in M-Cheza via their pay bill no 295525. The account no is MCHEZA
9. Betboss
Betboss gaming is also a legit gambling site that you can register by sending an SMS “BETBOSS” to 29442, and you will receive a confirmation message. The payments of this site can also be made via their M-Pesa pay bill 290442. For deposits, their account no is “Bet boss “while in withdrawals your required to send the word WITHDRAW to 29442, e.g. WITHDRAW (space) 500 to 29442.
10. Betway
Betway Kenya is one of the most recognized and used gambling sites in the country. Its been a decade since its establishment, and its features or offers never disappoint. Registration to this site is also straightforward. You can visit their website and sign up. While at it, load betting site with M-Pesa number. This will make sure the phone number you indicate is linked to your M-Pesa account.
The link means you can make deposits using their pay bill number 880185. The account number is “Betway”. For withdrawals, the process is also similar except that you have to sign in first. After signing in, go to my account, click withdraw, select M-Pesa as your mobile provider, enter the amount you want to withdraw then click on request remove. However, there are time limits on when you can get your money. For weekdays it is from 8 am to 5 am, while on Saturday its until noon.
Suspended betting sites that accept M-Pesa payments have had their pay bill numbers blocked; thus, no payments can be made. These regulations put across have been made to ensure that the sites do not evade tax and that they are fair to the participants. The betting license has thus been given to an approved site.
