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Review · Updated November 2026
Betway review
Africa's biggest pan-continental sportsbook
8.6Visit Betway
Our verdict
Betway is the most recognisable betting brand in South Africa and operates licensed sportsbooks in several other African countries. It combines deep football and rugby markets, a polished app, Betway Boosts on accumulators and a booking code feature for sharing betslips.
Betway is operated by Super Group and has been around since 2006. It is available in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania. We rate it 8.6/10 overall, with its strongest scores for markets & coverage and app & website.
Odds-wise, Betway's typical margin on top-flight football match result markets is around 6.5%, better than the 7.1% average among the 23 other bookmakers we track in South Africa. Popular sports include Football, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball.
Pros
- ✓Huge range of football, rugby and cricket markets
- ✓Reliable app and data-light site
- ✓Booking codes and bet sharing
- ✓Strong accumulator boosts
Cons
- ✕Margins on niche leagues can be higher than specialist rivals
- ✕Bonus terms vary by country
Betway welcome offers by country
| Country | Offer | Licence | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Up to R1,000 first deposit match New customers can receive a first deposit match as a free bet. Wagering and minimum odds apply. + Betway Boost on multis | Licensed by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board | Visit Betway |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | First deposit bonus Welcome bonus on your first deposit; check the current amount and terms in-app. | Licensed by Nigerian gaming regulators | Visit Betway |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | First deposit bonus New-customer bonus on first deposit. Terms and wagering apply. | Licensed by the Gaming Commission of Ghana | Visit Betway |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | First deposit bonus New-customer bonus on first deposit. Terms apply. | Licensed by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board | Visit Betway |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | First deposit bonus New-customer bonus on first deposit. Terms apply. | Licensed by the Gaming Board of Tanzania | Visit Betway |
18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often — always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.
Features
- Live betting✓
- Live streaming✓
- Cash out✓
- Bet builder✓
- Booking codes✓
- Edit bet–
- Acca bonus / boost✓
- Early payout–
- Mobile money✓
- Virtual sports✓
- iOS app✓
- Android app✓
- Data-light site✓
- Betting exchange–
- Jackpots✓
How to use Betway booking codes
Betway lets you save a betslip as a booking code that anyone can load. It's the easiest way to share a tip or copy an accumulator from a friend. See our full Betway booking code guide.
Create a booking code
- Add your selections to the betslip.
- Tap 'Book Bet' (or 'Share') on the betslip.
- Copy the code that appears and share it.
Load a booking code
- Open the betslip.
- Tap 'Load booking code' / 'Enter booking code'.
- Paste the code and confirm — the selections load automatically.
Convert Betway codes
Have a code from another bookmaker? Convert it to Betway, or move a Betway code elsewhere:
Popular payment methods
Typical options — check the cashier for the full, current list.
🇿🇦 South Africa
Instant EFT (Ozow) · Visa / Mastercard · 1Voucher · OTT Voucher · Capitec Pay · Betway retail partners
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Bank transfer · USSD · Debit card · OPay · Paystack
🇬🇭 Ghana
MTN MoMo · Telecel Cash · AirtelTigo Money
🇺🇬 Uganda
MTN Mobile Money · Airtel Money
🇹🇿 Tanzania
M-Pesa · Mixx by Yas · Airtel Money · HaloPesa
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Frequently asked questions
Is Betway legit and licensed?
Betway holds licences in the markets we list: South Africa (the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board); Nigeria (Nigerian gaming regulators); Ghana (the Gaming Commission of Ghana); Uganda (the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board); Tanzania (the Gaming Board of Tanzania). Only bet with Betway where it is licensed for your country.
What is the Betway welcome bonus?
In South Africa, the current offer is: Up to R1,000 first deposit match. New customers can receive a first deposit match as a free bet. Wagering and minimum odds apply. Offers differ by country and change regularly, so check the terms on the Betway website before you sign up.
Does Betway have an app?
Yes. Betway offers an Android app and an iOS app, plus a data-light mobile site.
How good are Betway's odds?
On major football 1X2 markets Betway's margin is typically around 6.5%, compared with an average of about 7.1% among its competitors in South Africa. Lower margins mean better odds — compare live prices on our odds pages.
How do I load a Betway booking code?
Open the betslip. Tap 'Load booking code' / 'Enter booking code'. Paste the code and confirm — the selections load automatically.
Can I convert a Betway code to another bookmaker?
Yes. Use our booking code converter: choose Betway as the source, pick the target bookmaker, paste the code and we'll rebuild the slip with matching selections where available.