Betting companies in Tanzania have grown rapidly over the past decade, becoming a major part of the country’s entertainment and sports culture. Regulated by the Gaming Board of Tanzania, these companies provide a wide range of options including sports betting, live betting, virtual games, and jackpots. With the rise of mobile money services such as Vodacom M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money, and Halo Pesa, betting platforms have become more accessible, allowing Tanzanians to place bets conveniently from their phones or at retail outlets.
Betway Tanzania
Betway launched in Tanzania in 2021. It offers sports betting, live betting, esports and casino. Payment methods include Vodacom M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money, and Halo Pesa.
PremierBet Tanzania
PremierBet began licensed operations in Tanzania around 2013. It offers sports betting, casino and virtuals both online and in retail shops. Payment methods include Vodacom M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money, and Halo Pesa.
BetPawa Tanzania
BetPawa began operating in Tanzania in 2012. It focuses on easy mobile betting with low deposit amounts. Payment methods include Vodacom M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money and Halo Pesa.
Parimatch
Parimatch entered the Tanzanian market in 2018 under the Gaming Board of Tanzania. It offers sports betting, live betting and virtuals. Payment methods include Vodacom M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money and Halo Pesa.
Gwala Bet
Gwala Bet was founded in 2022 in Tanzania. It offers sports betting, virtuals and jackpots with a strong mobile platform. Payment methods include Vodacom M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money and Halo Pesa.
Wasafi Bet
Wasafi Bet launched in Tanzania in 2021 through Wasafi Media. It offers sports betting, live betting and jackpots with entertainment-driven branding. Payment methods include Vodacom M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money and Halo Pesa.
SportPesa
SportPesa expanded to Tanzania in 2017 from Kenya. It offers sports betting, jackpots and virtuals both online and retail. Payment methods include Vodacom M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money and Halo Pesa.
Betika
Betika entered Tanzania in 2020 under a Gaming Board license. It offers sports betting, virtuals and jackpots with strong mobile usability. Payment methods include Vodacom M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money and Halo Pesa.
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