Top 5 Betting Countries in Africa
Online betting is one of the most popular trends in Africa. Many young people have been lured into online gambling by the prospects of making easy money.
Whilst the trend is across all African countries, there are a few countries that are leading in online betting. We will look at the top five countries that lead in betting activities.
1. South Africa
South Africa has an established system of betting that is robust and popular. The regulations of betting in this country are similar to those in Europe. All betting firms are taken through a rigorous process before approval of their business operations.
South Africa has the highest number of betting sites than all other African countries. Some of the top registered betting sites in South Africa include Bet.co.za, Betway, SportingBet, and BetVictor among many others.
Football is the most popular sport that most South Africans bet on. However, there are other sports that you can bet in while in South Africa.
2. Ghana
Ghana has lenient laws that promote betting in the country. Betting in the country is regulated by the Ghana Gaming Commission, which has not established a clear law regarding the taxation of betting firms. The result of this is the emergence of many betting firms in the country.
The age restriction for betting in the country is 18 years. The modes of payment are quite similar to others around the globe. Popular payment methods are mobile money transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, and Neteller.
The popular sports for betting in Ghana are football, basketball, rugby, and boxing.
3. Kenya
The East African giant is one of the leading countries in betting in the continent. Betting in Kenya is regulated by the Betting Control and Licensing Board.
The popularity of betting in Kenya is so huge, which has even led to criticism about betting in the country. The results of these criticisms have seen the establishment of new betting laws meant to realign the betting system in the countries.
The leading native betting company is SportPesa, which has spread its wings beyond Africa, sponsoring a major EPL team, Everton.
4. Nigeria
Gambling in Nigeria is widespread. There are many betting firms, both local and international. The legislation on betting is very strict on books but quite flexible in reality.
One drawback that pulls Nigeria behind is the process of depositing and withdrawing money in betting accounts. It is not as easy as other top countries; however, you can always find your way.
Mobile betting is the most popular form of betting in Nigeria with about 30% of the population using this form of betting regularly.
5. Tanzania
Another popular country that leads in betting is Tanzania. The rise in online betting started in 2012, forcing the government to introduce new gambling laws.
In terms of legislation, Tanzania was the first to provide a clear legislative framework, though the country has struggled to pick as fast as Kenya and Nigeria.
Football is the most popular sport that most Tanzanians bet on. Of course, there are other sports that you can bet in while in Tanzania.
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