BetPawa Tanzania review 2025

At the moment, betPawa’s welcome offer is not available for sports betting. We have reviewed the current offers and will provide a brief overview of them later in this betPawa review.

Note: As soon as the information changes, we will update it and add it to the site.

Other promotions

• 1000% Win Bonus: Place accumulator bets with three or more selections at odds of 1.2 or higher and receive between 3% and 1000% extra on your winnings.
• Boosted: Bet on fixtures marked with the purple arrow icon and enjoy enhanced odds and payouts.
• 2UP by betPawa: Place bets on the 1X2 | Full Time market – if your team takes the first two-goal lead, your bet is settled as a win, even if they later lose.
• Pawa6: Predict the outcomes of six pre-selected football matches and get a free chance to win up to 70,000,000 TZS.

The operator offers a unique loyalty-style system for active players. Simply go to the Jackpots section, fill in a coupon with 13 or 17 events, choose your preferred selections, and the more correct picks you have, the higher your share of the prize pool.

Recent draws have seen prize pools of around 200,000,000 TZS, with individual winnings reaching up to 10,000,000 TZS.

Each ticket costs 100 TZS, and there is no limit to the number of tickets a player can enter per round. Players can also use the Lucky Dip button to have their selections randomly generated.

Note: A 15% tax applies to any winnings from this promotion.

All bets and payouts on the betPawa’s website are processed by Choplife Gaming Limited, licensed and regulated by the Gaming Board of Tanzania (Licences No. SBI000000039 and OCL000000024). Players must be 18+. The platform uses SSL encryption to ensure secure transactions and protect personal and financial data.

The quality of the gaming experience is primarily influenced by the platform’s interface, design, and smooth performance. We tested every button on the platform to see how intuitive navigation is and how easily information can be found.

Navigation

The platform offers fast response times and clear button labels, making it easy to move between sections. In the Sports section, available leagues are listed at the top, and players can filter matches by date or specific markets. A search bar, accessible via the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner, allows for quick match searches.

Design

The betPawa's website design has a clean and well-organised layout with a harmonious colour scheme (grey, white, green) that enhances readability and usability. Key sections like live streaming and in-play betting are clearly visible. The platform is mobile-responsive, betting markets are easy to navigate, and account management is straightforward. Minimal animations ensure the focus remains on essential information.

Tanzanian bettors can download betPawa's mobile App for Android (29 MB, requires Android 4.4+) and iOS (36 MB, requires iOS 5+). The mobile app allows you to complete everything from registration to placing bets. It provides the same features as the desktop site, with an interface optimised for mobile use.

If you prefer not to download the app, the mobile website is fully functional and offers the same services without compromise.

• Android app: Yes
• iOS app: Yes

We checked the available payment methods on the platform for deposit speed and limits. The operator currently supports only mobile money payments, which we will describe in more detail below.

Deposit methods

To fund your betPawa account, players can use one of four methods: Airtel, Halo-Pesa, Vodacom, or Mixx by Yas. The minimum deposit for all methods is 100 TZS, while the maximum is 5,000,000 TZS, except for Airtel, which has a 3,000,000 TZS limit. Deposits are credited to the account instantly after confirmation.

Withdrawal methods

Players can withdraw funds using any of the four available methods: Airtel, Halo-Pesa, Vodacom, and Mixx by Yas. The minimum withdrawal is 100 TZS, and the maximum is 3,000,000 TZS. Please note that betPawa’s withdrawal times may take up to 24 hours, and the account and mobile money number must match for successful processing.

betPawa’s customer support provides multiple contact options and is generally responsive, ensuring players receive assistance quickly. A Telegram chatbot and social media replies are the fastest, while a call-back request by phone may take up to an hour.

Support is provided in English and Swahili. Although live chat and email are not available, the provided channels cover most needs effectively. The FAQ also answers standard questions on deposits, account creation, and password resets.

Contacts:

• Phone: +255 748 773 820
• Telegram chatbot: @betpawa_tanzania_bot
• X (Twitter): @betPawaTZ
• Facebook: https://m.me/betPawa.co.tz

To assess the quality of services in Tanzania, we examined factors such as sports coverage, bookmaker margins, market depth, and available betting limits.

Sports coverage

The betPawa’s sportsbook covers football, basketball and tennis, along with a dedicated section for virtual sports. Football fans can choose from 74 national leagues, including Tanzania. Basketball offers 13 competitions, while tennis features 11 tournaments. Please note that the number of available events may vary depending on the season.

Sports odds

betPawa's odds are influenced by the margins it sets. Top football matches have margins of 4.7% – 5.2%, while lower leagues can reach 10%. Basketball margins range from 7.7% to 9.3%, while tennis margins range from 7.3% to 8.9%. Bookie offers boosted odds on selected events, providing extra value. Overall, betPawa's margin is slightly above the market average of 7%, making odds competitive on popular sports but less attractive in niche markets.

Live betting and streaming

betPawa’s live betting offers over 200 live events daily across football, basketball and tennis. Within each event, players can access detailed information on opponents, compare stats, check win probabilities, view head-to-head records, timelines, and visual graphics. However, betPawa's live streaming is not available, which may affect how quickly players adjust their betting strategies.

Limits

Tanzanian bettors are offered flexible limits, with stakes starting from 1 TZS. The maximum limit is set individually for each event and displayed on the bet slip at the time of placing the bet. Please note that a 12% tax is automatically deducted from any winnings and shown on the bet slip.

Betting markets

On average, betPawa's sportsbook offers around 80 betting markets. Football has the widest selection, with up to 150 markets per match. Basketball matches feature up to 50 markets, while tennis offers up to 30 markets. The most popular market types include Match Result, Total Goals, Handicap, BTTS, and 2UP.

Minimum/maximum deposits

Players can fund their account from 100 TZS, with a maximum deposit of 5,000,000 TZS. All transactions are processed instantly. Deposits are accepted only via mobile money such as Airtel, Halo-Pesa, Vodacom or Mixx by Yas, and the mobile account number must match the betting account. According to our research, the operator offers standard deposit conditions for the Tanzanian market.

betPawa’s casino section offers classic slots, instant win games, table and card games, as well as live dealer games. Below, we provide a detailed overview of each game type, highlighting the number of titles and key gameplay mechanics.

Software providers

betPawa partners with licensed providers such as 7777 Gaming and Gaming Corps. Despite the relatively small number of partners, the platform offers a variety of games, ranging from crash-style games to classic slots, featuring diverse gameplay mechanics.

Selection of casino games

The casino offers over 850 games in total. Table and card game fans can enjoy Booster Roulette, Hi-Lo, Baccarat, Blackjack, and Poker. The slots category is the most extensive, with over 640 variations, including Big Bass Bonanza, Fire Hot 5, and Panda Bao. All games are organised into clear categories, making navigation simple and intuitive.

Live dealer games

The platform offers seven live dealer options, including Joker Wheel and six variations of roulette. During gameplay, players can watch the dealer in real time without delays and interact with other participants via the interface.

Minimum/maximum deposits

The casino accepts the same deposit methods: Airtel, Halo-Pesa, Vodacom, or Mixx by Yas, with limits ranging from 100 TZS to 5,000,000 TZS. Bets and stakes can be adjusted directly within the game menu, with minimum bets starting from 10 TZS.

The betPawa registration process is fast and user-friendly, usually taking no more than five minutes. To create an account with BetPawa, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official betPawa website via our link.
2. Click the green “Join now” button at the top right corner.
3. Enter your phone number.
4. Create a password.
5. Agree to the terms and conditions to complete registration.

After completing registration, you can make an instant deposit and start betting. The whole process from registration to placing your first bet typically takes up to 10 minutes.

At first glance, the website may appear simple, but our review of betPawa shows that the platform meets the modern requirements of players. The interface uses comfortable colours, is uncluttered, and navigation is intuitive and fast. The platform also offers an optimised iOS and Android app.

Currently, betPawa's offerings include only three main sports plus virtual sports, with an average of 80 betting markets. This may not satisfy experienced bettors seeking a wider selection.

Although betPawa's specials do not provide a welcome bonus for sports betting, it is suitable for beginners. The sportsbook focuses on reliable leagues and straightforward markets.

Additionally, customer support is comprehensive, and the FAQ section is well-structured, with clear examples and step-by-step instructions for basic questions.