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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Africa ยท Updated November 2026

Best betting sites in Tanzania

Tanzania's betting market is led by mobile-money-friendly brands such as SportPesa, Betway, Meridianbet and betPawa, with the Simba vs Young Africans derby a highlight of the betting calendar.

Tanzania bookmakers ranked

6 licensed bookmakers, ranked by our weighted rating.

  1. Betway logo

    1. Betway

    Africa's biggest pan-continental sportsbook

    OfferFirst deposit bonus

    • Live betting
    • Live streaming
    • Cash out
    • Bet builder
  2. SportyBet logo

    2. SportyBet

    Fast, data-light betting across Africa

    OfferWelcome bonus

    • Live betting
    • Cash out
    • Booking codes
    • Acca bonus / boost
  3. Betika logo

    3. Betika

    Kenyan favourite with Grand Jackpots and share codes

    OfferMulti-bet bonus

    • Live betting
    • Cash out
    • Booking codes
    • Acca bonus / boost
  4. betPawa logo

    4. betPawa

    Simple, low-data betting across Africa

    OfferWin boost on multiples

    • Live betting
    • Cash out
    • Booking codes
    • Acca bonus / boost
  5. SportPesa logo

    5. SportPesa

    Kenya's jackpot giant

    OfferJackpots

    • Live betting
    • Cash out
    • Mobile money
    • iOS app
  6. Meridianbet logo

    6. Meridianbet

    European operator strong in Tanzania

    OfferWelcome bonus

    • Live betting
    • Cash out
    • Mobile money
    • Android app

18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often โ€” always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.

Sports betting in Tanzania: what you need to know

Sports betting is legal in Tanzania with operators licensed by the Gaming Board of Tanzania.

Welcome offers in Tanzania

All bonuses โ†’
Betway logo

Betway

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Tanzania

First deposit bonus

New-customer bonus on first deposit. Terms apply.

18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often โ€” always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.

SportyBet logo

SportyBet

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Tanzania

Welcome bonus

Welcome offer for new customers. Terms apply.

18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often โ€” always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.

Betika logo

Betika

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Tanzania

Multi-bet bonus

Bonus on winning multi-bets.

18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often โ€” always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.

betPawa logo

betPawa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Tanzania

Win boost on multiples

Boost on winning multi-bets.

18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often โ€” always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.

SportPesa logo

SportPesa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Tanzania

Jackpots

Jackpot-focused offer in Tanzania.

18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often โ€” always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.

Meridianbet logo

Meridianbet

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Tanzania

Welcome bonus

First deposit welcome offer.

18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often โ€” always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.

Features compared

BookmakerRatingLive bettingLive streamingCash outBet builderBooking codesAcca bonus / boostMobile moneyiOS app
Betway8.6โœ“โœ“โœ“โœ“โœ“โœ“โœ“โœ“
SportyBet8.6โœ“โ€“โœ“โ€“โœ“โœ“โœ“โœ“
Betika8.2โœ“โ€“โœ“โ€“โœ“โœ“โœ“โœ“
betPawa8.1โœ“โ€“โœ“โ€“โœ“โœ“โœ“โ€“
SportPesa7.9โœ“โ€“โœ“โ€“โ€“โ€“โœ“โœ“
Meridianbet7.8โœ“โ€“โœ“โ€“โ€“โ€“โœ“โ€“

Convert booking codes between Tanzanian bookmakers

Betway, SportyBet, Betika, betPawa all support shareable betslip codes. Got a code for one but bet with another? Convert it in seconds.

Tips for betting in Tanzania

  • Check the Gaming Board licence.
  • Compare odds on NBC Premier League derbies โ€” margins vary widely.

Popular payment methods

M-Pesa, Mixx by Yas (Tigo Pesa), Airtel Money, HaloPesa.

Most popular sports

Football (EPL, NBC Premier League), Basketball.

Head-to-head comparisons

More comparisons โ†’

Frequently asked questions

Is betting legal in Tanzania?

Yes, with operators licensed by the Gaming Board of Tanzania, for players aged 18 and over.

What is the best betting site in Tanzania?

Based on our ratings, Betway is currently the top-rated bookmaker in Tanzania with a score of 8.6/10. The best choice depends on what you value โ€” compare odds, bonuses and payment options in the table above.

How many licensed bookmakers do you compare in Tanzania?

We currently compare 6 bookmakers operating in Tanzania: Betway, SportyBet, Betika, betPawa, SportPesa, Meridianbet.

Which Tanzanian bookmakers support booking codes?

Betway (Booking Code), SportyBet (Booking Code), Betika (Share Code), betPawa (Booking Code) let you share and load betslips with a code. You can convert codes between them with our booking code converter.