Fortebet Uganda Review 2025

Our Fortebet review will take a closer look at what players receive when they create an account with this Ugandan sportsbook. While some bookmakers offer cash bonuses, Fortebet rewards new users with 1,000 VIP points that can be exchanged for free bets.

Welcome bonus

As of October 2025, Fortebet’s welcome offer gives all new players a chance to claim 1,000 VIP points. Although this isn’t the most appealing bonus, if you plan to wager regularly with this bookmaker, then these VIP points can be exchanged for free bets, which can potentially return real money.

Players must supply their email address when creating an account, and the VIP points will be credited to a user’s account once their first bet has been settled.

We highly recommend checking through Fortebet’s terms and conditions to make sure that you are eligible for this welcome bonus.

Other Promotions

Fortebet does not have a dedicated promotions page, which is a shame. Nevertheless, new players will be automatically enrolled on the VIP scheme and will receive semi-regular correspondence detailing upcoming bonuses and offers.

It is worth noting that each VIP point is worth approximately 1 UGX, and these can be exchanged for free bets.

Here are some of the offers and incentives available for VIP players:

• Correct Score Predictions - Fortebet regularly holds competitions enabling players to predict the results for upcoming events. Correct match results will return VIP points.
• Battles - Players can take part in promotional battles where they can earn a share of the prize pool, which consists of millions of VIP points.

The Fortebet VIP program is rewarding for players who frequently bet with this bookmaker. Points can be exchanged for free bets and credit. It is possible to place a wager with just VIP points, and winnings will be paid out in real money. 

VIP players will receive emails inviting them to take part in exclusive competitions, tournaments and ‘battles’ with further details available on the social media pages. 

Players will be automatically enrolled on the VIP scheme upon registration, although you will need to supply your email address to trigger it.

Fortebet’s website is licensed and regulated by the National Lotteries Board of Uganda. It was founded in 2014 and is owned and operated by Massalia Ltd. This bookmaker’s land-based and online betting sites operate under the license NLGRB-BMT-29-281. 

The Fortebet website is exceptionally user-friendly and is likely to appeal to both new and experienced bettors. Signing up for an account is straightforward, and we found it easy to navigate between menus and pages. Traditional aspects have been maintained with the list of sports located down the left-hand side and the betting slip positioned on the right of the screen.

Navigation

Navigating around the Fortebet sportsbook is straightforward. Players can easily move between different sports with the most popular options located at the top of the page. There is a dedicated live betting zone, and for those with very little time on their hands, the inclusion of popular bets is a helpful tool for creating multi-bets.

Design

Fortebet’s website design is eye-catching. They’ve opted for a striking orange and black colour scheme, allowing the white text to stand out on the dark background. They have crammed a lot of information onto the home page, yet it doesn’t feel overly cluttered, and players are unlikely to be overwhelmed by this.

The Fortebet mobile app for Android (APK) is available for direct download from the website.There is no iOS app; however, players can create a shortcut from their home screen for easy access to the site. The Fortebet mobile app is quicker than the mobile site, which occasionally lags. It is particularly handy for players who wish to access live betting markets and wager on fast-moving events.

• Android app: yes
• iOS app: no

Fortebet is a sportsbook which accepts three different payment methods. These can be used to make both deposits and withdrawals, which can be completed on both the desktop site and mobile app.

Deposit Methods

You can fund your Fortebet account using three different methods: Airtel Money, MTN Mobile Money, and Client In. The latter permits unlimited deposits.

With AirTel, you can deposit up to 3,000,000 UGX per transaction, whereas MTN users can fund their account up to 7,000,000 UGX. The minimum deposit for all methods is 1,000 UGX.

Withdrawal Methods

The same three payments are available for withdrawals. Fortebet’s withdrawal times tend to vary; however, all transactions tend to be completed within 24 hours.

Users may withdraw up to 5,000,000 UGX in a single transaction using MTN, whereas Airtel players will be capped at 3,000,000 UGX.

Fortebet’s customer support is varied, with players able to get in touch 24/7. Unfortunately, there is no live chat facility; however, there are two phone lines - 0800 202 202 and 0800 303 303 and an email address - [email protected]. In our experience, the email service was the best way to receive a detailed response to enquiries. English is the only language currently available.

Furthermore, there is a dedicated WhatsApp channel - +256 776 500 501. This is accessible from both Uganda and abroad and is available 24/7. It’s the quickest and most efficient way to get in touch.

There are 12 sports listed on the Fortebet sportsbook, including football, handball and hockey. We’ve taken a closer look at the sports betting options for players in Uganda.

Sports coverage (12)

Fortebet provides in-depth coverage of football with 500+ different leagues and competitions ranging from the Champions League to the U19 Youth League. Tennis features prominently, covering the ATP, WTA and Challenger Tour, with basketball, handball and hockey also proving popular.

Snooker and MMA also feature; however, there are fewer than 15 markets available.

Sports Odds

As part of this Fortebet review, we picked out various upcoming events to check whether their prices were competitive and in line with other African sportsbooks. We found that Fortebet’s odds fluctuated considerably, especially for high-profile games.

The average Fortebet’s margins returned 5.5%, although some games in the UCL were as low as 3.8%, with others at 6.5%. Tennis margins were slightly higher at 6.48%; however, basketball margins in the NBA caught the eye at 4.3%.

Live betting and streaming

Fortebet’s live betting is well-stocked, including sports such as table tennis, which aren’t available for pre-match betting. The number of markets will depend on the profile of the event; however, most events will have a minimum of 15 options. Line-ups, statistics and a timeline are also available.

Unfortunately, Fortebet’s live streaming service isn’t currently available.

Limits

The maximum bet for the majority of markets is 5,000,000 UGX. The minimum bet is set at 1,000 UGX.

Betting markets

High-profile events tend to have 50+ betting markets, including totals, corners, correct score and handicaps. Tennis bettors can choose from match winner, total sets, and correct score markets.

Minimum/Maximum deposits

The minimum deposit for all methods is 1,000 UGX. Players can deposit up to 7,000,000 UGX, depending on their chosen method.

Now that you’ve heard all about the sportsbook, it's time to turn our attention to the Fortebet casino. We will focus on key aspects such as game selection and software developers.

Software providers

Players in Uganda can click on ‘Slots’ to access a vast selection of popular games. The slots in this section have all been created by Apollo Games, who are notable software providers throughout Africa and Europe.

Selection of casino games

With all of the current crop of games having been created by Apollo Games, there isn’t a huge amount of variety when it comes to selection. However, popular titles include Clownfish, Burning Dice, Golden Treasure and Smiling Joker. Players can also choose to play table games such as European Roulette Apollo.

Live dealer games

Unfortunately, Fortebet does not currently offer live dealer games.

Minimum & maximum deposits

The minimum bet for all casino games is set at 1,000 UGX. The maximum varies between slots; however, the majority will accept up to 100,000 UGX per spin.

Fortebet’s registration process is pleasingly simple and can be completed in just a couple of minutes. Follow our step-by-step instructions to join this online sportsbook. 

1. To create an account with Fortebet, tap the white ‘registration’ button at the top of the home page.
2. You’ll need to add details including name, email address, mobile number and NIN number. You’ll also be asked to create a username.
3. Check the terms and conditions and tick the box to confirm you’ve read them.
4. Tap ‘confirm registration’. You should receive an email to validate your account.

Throughout our review of Fortebet, we found that this bookmaker is the perfect platform for football fans. They have clearly targeted this market due to its popularity in Uganda; they have emphatically delivered.

This platform also caters for fans of other sports, most notably tennis, basketball, handball and hockey, yet fans of niche sports may wish to look elsewhere.

Plenty of Fortebet’s offerings are likely to appeal to football bettors with cash out, live betting markets and top bets all proving to be useful features. However, the absence of a bet builder tool is a negative.

This bookmaker has catered for the modern bettor with a user-friendly and intuitive app, and an emphasis on live betting. There may not be many Fortebet specials; however, we enjoyed being able to accumulate VIP points, and there were plenty of rewards waiting for us further down the line.

This bookmaker has the potential to improve; however, if you’re a regular football bettor, then this platform is likely to cater for all of your needs.