What is betPawa and who operates it in Tanzania
betPawa is a pan-African sports betting and casino platform founded in 2014 in Uganda. In Tanzania it is operated by Choplife Gaming Limited and Extrabet Limited, both licensed by the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) under the Gaming Act of 2003. Licence numbers: SBI000000039 (sports betting) and OCL000000024 (online gaming).
The technology is provided by PawaTech Group Limited (Milton Keynes, UK), chaired by Danish entrepreneur Kresten Buch. The betPawa brand is owned by Mchezo Limited (Kigali, Rwanda). As of 2026, betPawa operates in 13+ African countries — making it one of the continent's most geographically broad betting platforms. The Tanzania site is at betpawa.co.tz.
Always verify you are on the official betpawa.co.tz domain. Licence numbers SBI000000039 and OCL000000024 are publicly verifiable on the Gaming Board of Tanzania website at gamingboard.go.tz.
Sports betting and markets
Football is the primary sport, with coverage of the Tanzania Premier League, English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, UEFA Champions League and 100+ other leagues daily. Live (in-play) betting is available on 100+ matches per day with real-time odds updates and a live match tracker.
| Sport | Coverage highlights | Live betting |
|---|---|---|
| Football | Tanzania Premier League, EPL, UCL, La Liga, Serie A | Yes |
| Basketball | NBA and international leagues | Yes |
| Tennis | ATP, WTA, Grand Slams | Yes |
| Cricket | IPL, ICC events, The Ashes | Yes |
| Virtual Sports | Virtual football, horse racing, greyhounds — results every few minutes, 24/7 | Yes |
Bet types
- 1X2 — match result: home win, draw or away win.
- Over/Under goals — total goals above or below a line.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS) — yes or no.
- Half-Time/Full-Time (HT/FT) — result at both stages.
- Accumulator (ACCA) — multiple selections in one bet slip, eligible for the Win Bonus.
Each accumulator leg must have minimum odds of 1.20 to qualify for the Win Bonus. Postponed or void matches reduce your leg count and may remove you from a bonus tier.
Casino and crash games
betPawa Tanzania operates a casino section at betpawa.co.tz/casino including a dedicated live casino. The casino is a more recent addition — sports betting remains the primary product. Game categories include:
Crash games
Aviator leads the category — pick a multiplier and cash out before the plane flies away. High volatility, micro-stakes friendly.
Slots & jackpots
Classic slots, video slots and jackpot games from multiple providers. Scratch cards and instant-win titles also available.
Live casino
Live blackjack, live roulette and table card games streamed in real time. Spin & Win Tournament runs periodically with prize pools.
Deposits and withdrawals — mobile money in Tanzania
betPawa Tanzania is entirely mobile-money based — no bank cards or e-wallets. All four major Tanzanian mobile money operators are supported.
| Method | USSD code | Min. deposit | Fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Pesa (Vodacom) | *150*00# | TZS 1,000 | TZS 30 | Instant |
| Airtel Money | *150*60# | TZS 1,000 | TZS 10 | Instant |
| Tigo Pesa | *150*01# | TZS 1,000 | TZS 30 | Instant |
| HaloPesa (Halotel) | Available | TZS 1,000 | Free | Instant |
Withdrawal rules
- Minimum withdrawal: TZS 1,000.
- Maximum per transaction: TZS 3,000,000.
- Processing time: typically 10–15 minutes; up to 24 hours in busy periods.
- Identity rule: the mobile money account must be registered in the same name as the betPawa account.
HaloPesa carries no deposit fee — a small advantage if you are a Halotel subscriber. Maximum daily deposit across all methods is TZS 1,000,000.
ACCA Win Bonus, PAWA6 jackpot and promotions
betPawa does not offer a traditional welcome deposit bonus. Instead, the platform competes on two structural promotions that apply to every user automatically.
ACCA Win Bonus
No promo code or opt-in required. All accumulator bets with 3+ selections (each at minimum odds of 1.20) earn a percentage bonus on top of winnings — not on stake.
| Selections | Bonus on winnings |
|---|---|
| 3 | +3% |
| 6 | +15% |
| 10 | +35% |
| 20 | +150% |
| 40 | +400% |
| 60 | +1,000% |
PAWA6 — free weekly jackpot
- Free entry — no stake required.
- Predict the correct scores of 6 selected football matches.
- Top prize: up to TZS 70,000,000 for all 6 correct.
- 10,000 participants per week rewarded for closest predictions.
Pick17 jackpot
- Paid entry; pick 17 correct match outcomes.
- Saturday draw; top prize up to TZS 200,000,000.
Mobile app and platform access
betPawa is a mobile-first platform designed for low-bandwidth environments. The Android app is available as a direct APK download from the official site — it is not listed on the Google Play Store.
| Platform | Available | Download method |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Yes | APK from betpawa.co.tz/android-app — enable "Install from unknown sources" in phone settings |
| iOS (iPhone/iPad) | No app | Use mobile browser — the website is fully responsive and works well on Safari |
The platform supports English and Kiswahili. A USSD interface is also available for users without smartphones or mobile data — check the betpawa.co.tz help section for USSD codes.
Customer support
betPawa Tanzania support is available via multiple channels. Phone and callback lines operate approximately 8 AM–11 PM; messaging channels are closer to 24/7.
- Phone: +255 693 563 958 / +255 674 027 252
- WhatsApp: Available — number on the help page at betpawa.co.tz/help
- Email: [email protected]
- Telegram: Official channel available
- Facebook: Official page with active support
- Request a callback: Available through the website
For account-related issues (withdrawal delays, identity verification), WhatsApp tends to get the fastest response. Have your registered phone number and account details ready.