Betpawa Review Tanzania
Betpawa's story began in 2014 with the development of the platform. During the next four years this brand was launched in Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Ghana and Tanzania. Since then, the brand has expanded its African footprint to 12 countries in total and surpassed 10 million registered customers.
Not so long ago BetPawa set up a office in Rwanda and has also signed a contract with the Mcheso franchise - it's a part of a long-term plan to move HQ into Africa, which shows the bookmaker's extreme interest in local users and players in BetPawa's services too.
How to start playing?
What do we have to do to start using any service like this? There's a plan: сreate an account and log in to the system; make a deposit; evaluate the variety of the assortment; place a bet and win.
Let's start checking this platform!
Betpawa Join
So, to become an account holder on this platform, we need to find the Join Now button - it's at the top right in the site.
Click on it and put in your phone number and password in a form. Then agree to the rules by checking the box and click on the new Join Now button.
Betpawa login
So, in case you already have an account and just need to log in your Betpawa profile - for example, if you're using a new device or the site just decided to reboot and kick you out of the system - find the Login button near the registration button. Click on it and enter your mobile number and password. Confirm the data and then you will get access to your profile.
If you forget your password and it's not saved in the system, use Forgot Password link in the authorization form. Betpawa will drop the SMS with the password reset code to your phone number provided during registration.
Website
Now we are inside, it's time to take a look around.
A curious detail: even the desktop site has a vertical orientation, which tells us that it is aimed more at the mobile audience and their devices.
Otherwise, we can call the site simple, user-friendly and neat: as usual, the homepage is sports-orientated (but also includes information for new users), there is a horizontal menu with the main features of the site and a side menu with the main sporting events; there is a betslip on the right.
Mobile version
Given the look of the desktop version, it's logical to expect the mobile version to be exactly the same, as this design has already been adapted for the mobile screen.
However, we'll surprise you: Betpawa in the Lite version has another menu at the bottom instead of a horizontal one: navigate between categories, almost without taking your hand off the phone buttons!
Can I download betPawa app TZ?
The main advantage of the app over the mobile version is that you won't have to go to your browser every time, look for a tab there and be afraid of accidentally closing it at an important moment - all this won't happen, because you just need to click on the icon!
Betpawa offers download APK for Android users, but unfortunatly it hasn't the app for Apple device owners.
Promotions and Bonuses
Bonuses are a social contract. The bookmaker makes small concessions, which can be significant on the scale of a single person, and this interests both potential and already registered users.
Alas, Betpawa doesn't go with the majority: there is no welcome bonus, no bonus for the first deposit, no casino promotions. You won't even find a section dedicated to that here! But there is one significant gift that the bookmaker does offer to gamblers.
To get up to 1000% with the BetPawa Win Bonus, you need to bet on 3 eligible legs or more on real or virtual sport; each odd must be 1.20 or higher. Also don't forget to use the promo code gogobets!
| Legs | Bonus |
| 3 | 3 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 13 | 50 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 45 | 500 |
| 60 | 1000% |
Types of bets, sports and lines
Our second major disappointment after discovering Betpawa's lack of an app for Apple is the very small number of sports to bet on: just three! On this platform you can follow football, basketball and tennis - no more, no less.
It's good to see that live betting (though no live streaming, just an interactive scheme) and virtual sports are available.
Virtual games online is an opportunity to bet on computer modeled events, unlike classic sports betting, where real games with real teams.
It's rely on random number generators and statistical data to represent the course of each game and its outcome. The main advantage of such games is their speed (only a few minutes and the possibility to skip to the result), no off-season and no human factor as such.
Odds and Markets
A positive moment: you can bet on the result, goalscorers, scoreline, number of goals and more else by using very comfortable odds! However, be careful: the margins may be a bit larger than you expect.
Casino
If you prefer to take your chances in the Сasino rather than on the sports field, Betpawa is ready to offer you many more options.
Here you'll find сlassic slots and video slots, time-tested table and card games (with real dillers in live casino too!), super popular everywhere in these days crash games and lottery number games.
All of this you can easily find and customise the site to your preferences using filters.
Payment systems and supported currencies
Betpawa likes to say that his goal is to unite the countries of Africa. This is also why major currencies and payment systems - including the Tanzanian shilling and the familiar mobile banking - are available here.
Deposit online
So, the first option to deposit is using the internal system. Go to the profile menu or click the button at the top. After that select the preffered payment system, specify the amount you want to deposit, and confirm your choice using the button.
Deposit using USSD
What is USSD, the second option?
USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) is a communication protocol used to exchange short text messages. It is similar in format to SMS, but the messages aren't stored either on the operator's side or on the subscriber's device.
USSD can be categorised into two types:
- USSD Command (USSD Pull or USSD Code) - an outgoing request from the user in the form of an MMI command.
- USSD Response (USSD Push) - a message from the operator that appears on the user's screen.
The user can send a request to the operator in the form of a USSD command. Commands consist of * and # symbols and numeric codes. In mobile devices such commands are sent through the standard call interface.
In response to a subscriber's request, the USSD service on the operator's side can execute a command, for example, to activate or deactivate a service, or send a message that will be displayed on the device's screen.
Well, with Betpawa you can deposit money via USSD codes. Pick your bank and proceed as instructed:
| Vodacom | 1. Dial *150*00# 2. Select 4 (Pay by M-pesa) -> 4 (Enter Business Number); 3. Put in 445445 and reference PAWA; 4. Enter your deposit amount and PIN; 5. Press 1 to confirm payment; 6. Bet once you’ve received your SMS confirmation. |
| Halo Pesa | 1. Dial*150*88# 2. Select 4 (PayBill) -> 3 (Business Number); 3. Put in 445445 and reference PAWA; 4. Enter your deposit amount and PIN; 5. Press 1 to confirm payment; 6. Bet once you’ve received your SMS confirmation. |
| Tigo Pesa | 1. Dial*150*01# 2. Select 4 (Pay Bills) -> 3 (Business Number); 3. Put in 445445 and reference PAWA; 4. Enter your deposit amount and PIN; 5. Press 1 to confirm payment; 6. Bet once you’ve received your SMS confirmation. |
| Airtel | 1. Dial *150*60# 2. Select 5 (Pay bills) -> 6 (Gaming and Betting)-> 1 (Betting) -> # (Next) -> 17 (BetPawa); 3. Enter deposit amount; 4. Put in Reference Number 445445 |
Please note, that minimum deposit is 100 TZS.
Withdrawal
The site automatically identifies your bank operator by phone number. So when you get to the most enjoyable part of betting - withdrawing your winnings - it will also be the easiest part: just find this section in the profile menu, enter the amount and click Withdraw.
Minimum amount to withdraw is 100 TZS, maximum - 3 000 000 per day.
Our opinion about Betpawa TZ
Betpawa is an example of a platform that prefers to grow broadly. Unfortunately, emphasising on increasing territories, it sometimes forgets to make efforts to improve the existing sites. That's why we feel sorry that they have so few sports - with good betting conditions! - and no app for IOS. Also no online chat, although there are many other ways to get help, for example via messengers.
Finally, the lack of promotions as such, except for one bonus and jackpots is just a bad marketing decision, because it is for the sake of the benefits that a potential user is willing to stay, even if the platform is underdeveloped.
Nevertheless, judging by the quality of what Betpawa is ready to provide at the moment (for example, a rich casino section), we can hope that the site will get all the amenities in the near future.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Is betPawa reliable?
Yes, it is. Betting is processed by Extrabet Limited, which is licensed and regulated by the Gaming Board of Tanzania, with licence SBI000000039. Extrabet Limited operates the betPawa brand in Tanzania and is licensed by Mchezo IP Limited.
Who is the owner of betPawa?
Owner and founder of BetPawa is Ire Balogun.
Can I cash out on betPawa?
Yes, and you can use it in three options! Cashout gives you to take a payout on your bet before the final outcome is known, but you also can get up to 100% of your stake back before the first event on the betslip is started with Early Cashout function and set a mode Auto Cashout that will automatically pay out your betslip if it reaches the desired offer level.
Does betPawa give money back?
If you lose, you lose - provided you didn't use the cash out feature. Any technical problems dealt with separately with the platform representatives. As for withdrawals, you shouldn't have any problems here - if something went wrong, contact customer support.