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Sports Betting in Nigeria

Since the legalization of betting in Nigeria, sports betting as a quick money-making scheme has experienced a meteoric rise. A staggering amount of 60 million Nigerians place bets on sports betting sites in Nigeria.

You can always see them at viewing centers or checking their phones every matchday, all the while praying to both Jesus and Allah to strengthen the attack of their favored team and weaken the defense of the opposition. And if the prayers go unanswered, they start raining curses on the poor players.

Many factors contribute to this continuous rise in bet lovers (sorry, sports lovers). Unemployment, economic hardship, pursuit for enjoyment, peer group influence, and passion for sports to list a few.

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Yes, this kind of passion.

Whatever your reason for betting is, sports betting is believed to yield high returns and is an avenue for making fast cash. Technology’s unwavering promise to make our life easier and better has definitely helped sports lovers in betting. Betting companies do not necessarily need a physical presence, as every action can take place on your smartphone.

For every action, there is an equal or opposite reaction (Newton’s third law? I’m a science student). With the continuous increase in sports betting, one can only expect an equal increase in betting companies. And with the increase in betting companies, there would be an increase in the indecisiveness of people on which betting company to use (Science, baby!).

Newton, Newton

Sport Betting sites in Nigeria

There are several sports betting sites in Nigeria, each performing the same objective but with different means. Building on customer wants, each brand tailors their services to satisfy these longing.

Betway

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Longevity and innovation have put Betway as a contender and the best bet for consumers (see what I did there). Through their understanding of user experience and clear user interface, betting has never been easier.

Betway offers the public dynamism from the norms by allowing Nigerians to win huge off small bets. They allow customers to tailor their bets, the way they want it (is that a professional way of saying, use your hand to do yourself?).

With all these promises, you should expect low minimum bet requirements with massive payouts. It’s a sumptuous deal if you believe in making it overnight.

Money, Kudi, Ego

Yeah, they have very good odds.

1xBet

While you’re still betting on sporting events, 1xBet allows you to bet on TV games. They have over three hundred thousand users and they acknowledge their presence with the “1xBet Cup” annual tournament for the most active online users.

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The 1xBet platform also allows Live bets. Live bets increase customers’ chances to bet on a specific part of the game e.g Number of Fouls, number of yellow or red cards, corner kicks, etc, thus expanding the menu. They also allow head-to-head betting on specific athletes.

BetKing

Bet like a king? The king of betting? There are a couple of ways I can analyze that brand name but that’s not my focus. With notable brand ambassadors such as Jay Jay Okocha and Ronaldinho, Betking is a top-top brand for sports betting in Nigeria.

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They spread their reach far from just football; hockey, cricket, tennis, basketball, and more are all available for betting.

Betking is very intentional with its brand; with royal colors like blue and gold, they have managed to make users feel “blue-blooded”. They have an outstanding welcome bonus for newbies or new customers (a true King’s treatment). They also have great odds.

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Bet9ja

Bet9ja
Bet9ja

As regards sports betting in Nigeria, that logo is not a new face to any of us… oh, don’t deny it. You think I don’t see you there every Saturday, cursing Klopp because Liverpool has been walking alone?

When it comes to sports betting in Nigeria, Bet9ja sits as the waymaker.

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper?

They have evolved throughout the years trying to keep up with market standards and expectations, giving great odds that change up to ten thousand times throughout a game. This gives customers the chance to bet on the safest bets.

They also allow customers to bet for free (like a demo account). You can also withdraw winnings directly to your bank account, whenever you want.

Bet9ja’s most assuring characteristic would have to be their longevity in the market. You can bet safe with Bet9ja. They cover all the major sporting events across Europe and the world.

I promise not to mention the time they were hacked, though.

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Bet365

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365 days of betting (haha).

Bet365 accounts for a total number of 80 million customers and over 5000 employees. Their minimum odds are undecided. They operate one wallet-based system that allows you to use the same username, password, and payment method to play all available games with minimum brouhaha (fuss).

22Bet

22Bet was founded in 2018 and is a European online betting website.

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Since inception, they have expanded astronomically as a sports betting site in Nigeria due to excellent odds, fantastic customer experience and a well-endowed sportsbook.

A sportsbook is the same thing as a bookmaker or bookie: a company or individual that accepts bets from individual sports bettors. Sportsbooks accept bets on either side of a sporting event. They’re able to afford to do this because of the difference between what a bettor has to wager and what a bettor wins.

22Bet has no physical presence and all their transactions are done online. They urge customers to beware of fraudsters. They also allow different payment options including cryptocurrencies (talk about thinking forward).

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Parimatch

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Parimatch has Chelsea as their official partner (are you thinking what I’m thinking? Boehly Money!). With 3.0 minimum odds and a bonus of 120% bonus up to 120,000, Parimatch’s site is easy to use and efficient, although they can do better with their sportsbook variety.

They are new in the market of sports betting in Nigeria, though, and are not as elaborate as others. However, they do offer just enough satisfactory services to their customers.

Other Sports Betting sites include:

Now, if you’re a newbie, you are probably confused about which sports betting platform to use. While that is solely your decision to make, I will help you (as a guru) with factors to consider before choosing a betting site (you are welcome).

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Factors to consider before choosing a sports betting site

Coverage

Coverage is important in sports betting because wider coverage will yield bigger odds, which in return, gives you a chance to bet where you feel safest.

Cash-out

Even when it’s not sports-related, cash-out is music to my ears. You should use a platform that affords you fast and easy withdrawals. Fast cash-out allows you to save money and also bet on other odds before the end of a match.

Bonuses

As a newcomer, sports betting sites offer bonuses to newbies. And you wouldn’t be selfish to go for the platform that offers a better welcome bonus. Feel me?

Legality

To be sure of a sports betting platform’s validity, one has to be sure that the site is fully licensed.

Technology

Lastly, you want to be sure that your choice of sports betting platform has the technology solid enough to handle the services during a rush period (e.g when there are top matches to be played at the same time).

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Conclusion on sports betting in Nigeria

So, there you have it; all the ammunition you need to begin a new hobby in your life. And don’t mind those who decry betting as a bad habit; Nigeria is hard, and money must be made, innit? I mean, if pastors and imams bet, then who are you not to?

Sha don’t come crying to me when your ticket cuts.

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Na just advice I advise you
Moibi Damilare
Moibi Damilare
Moibi Damilare has a traditional and classical outlook on life. He is often criticised for being critical and one-sided on trending issues which is opposite for such a happy, disciplined and lovely soul.