The online bookmaker BetOn is one of the leading betting websites in Uganda. The company provides its customers with a wide range of sports betting opportunities, casino games, virtual sports and other exciting options. The number of features on the platform is also a significant point to mention for BetOn. There are live betting events and cash out function for every player.
Website Design – Menus and Navigation
Although they have gone from BetIn to BetOn, the colour scheme has remained the same with blue and yellow the dominant hues throughout. The new website is tidy and well-polished, finding an ideal level of compactness without anything seeming too crowded. There is a touch of quality also, thanks to the use of icons and flags across the sportsbook plus high-quality images on the rotating banner. Throughout the site, buttons are responsive, and pages load quickly so all in all, it gets the thumbs up.
On the sportsbook, it’s a fairly straightforward job to find a specific event by using the left-hand menu options or if you want to be more precise, the search function. There is an additional detailed search facility which allows you to select from sport type, country/season bet type, time range and odds range, with the end result in a particularly refined list. The only mildly annoying feature is that the page reloads every time you click on a subcategory for a sport, e.g. a country, making it take that little bit longer to get to a specific league or competition.
Steps for Registration
- Click the yellow ‘Register’ button located in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
- Enter your phone number, a password and your email address (optional).
- Your password must contain lowercase letters, uppercase letters and numbers.
- Tick to confirm that the details given are correct and then hit the register button.
- The registration process is now complete. You can then log in using your mobile number and chosen password.
Welcome bonus – 50% up to UGX 100 000
Once registered at BetOn, place a bet worth at least UGX 2000 as a single with odds of at least 1.5 or a multiple bet at 1.8 or higher to qualify for the 50% welcome boost. The 50% bonus comes in the form of a free bet and cannot be withdrawn until the amount has been wagered four times. Users can meet this requirement by betting on any sport or virtual sport within 30 days, but the maximum win is UGX 500,000.
Also, players can claim a bonus of 100% on your deposit up to the value of UGX 100 000. To get this bonus, you should choose it when making a deposit. The bonus must be wagered 2x times on bets with minimum 3 selections and odds of 1.30 or more. When the wagering requirements are completed, players will be able to make withdrawals.
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Sports covered
There is a quite extensive list of sports available at BetOn. Far from covering just those followed in Uganda, there is a truly global feel to the selection which covers the vast majority of options you would expect from a good online bookmaker.
Soccer, basketball, tennis, ice hockey, handball, volleyball and baseball compromise the top picks while you have got major options like boxing, cricket, darts, golf, motorsport, MMA, rugby and table tennis found underneath.
For many of the lengthy list of sports covered, a handy database of statistics can be accessed as well. You can view this information by clicking ‘Statistics’ under Sport Services on the left-hand menu or by clicking the bar chart symbol while on a particular fixture.
The stats for some sports feature more depth than others. Still, often there is a real glut of information, including the likes of the head to head record, recent results, current league standings, player statistics and home/away form.
Many sports offer a solid, but a relatively unspectacular range of betting markets, with basketball good to use to illustrate this point. When shooting hoops, you can usually choose from handicap bets, halftime/fulltime winner, first/second/third/fourth quarter result, total points, and odd/even points, but not a great deal else. Tennis is another offering a reasonable, though not astounding, selection such as set handicaps, win a set to nil, double result, correct score, number of sets, total games.
In fact, across most major sports, there is usually a decent amount to go. Even volleyball will include things such as the fourth set played, first set total points, sets exceeding score limit, correct score and a total number of sets.
As with most online bookmakers, football is the sport that excels when it comes to additional markets though. Here you can find an attractive assortment of options including bets like both teams to score, draw no bet, under x goals, Asian handicaps, first/second half-correct score, first team to score, first/second half clean sheet, to win to nil, highest scoring half, to score in both halves, first goal interval, multi scores (three correct score options), first/last/anytime scorer, corner handicap, total bookings and player to be sent off.
Live betting
On the live betting section of the website, you will find a decent selection of fixtures from the likes of American football, soccer, ice hockey, snooker, basketball and tennis. They do not cover as many matches as big-name rivals, but there are still plenty of events for customers to sink their teeth into. To see what is due to feature as an in-play fixture, customers can check the live bet calendar located near the top of the screen.
A decent effort has been made to keep plenty of markets open for anyone seeking to place a live bet. Although some minor contests may have no more than 50 bets to select from, with fewer than 10 markets, many offer plenty more than this. It’s not at all unusual to see more high-profile clashes have more than 200 options to stake your money on with a sizeable chunk of those equipped with the cash-out feature.
Odds
If it’s generous odds you seek, then you will find plenty of them at BetOn. They perform well when compared to other African sites across a wide range of sports. Customers can only choose to display the odds themselves in decimal format, which may be off-putting for some UK, European or US customers.
Sports betting products
Any market preceded by the stack of coins icon means that you will later have the option of cashing it out. It’s an icon you will regularly spot across the website with a good number of markets giving users the freedom that comes with being able to sell their bets early. The cash price offered can change in a blink of an eye, for better or for worse, so timing is crucial when it comes to using this handy feature.
Betting on eSports
As of yet, eSports betting is not something currently offered at BetOn, but its seemingly unstoppable global presence means that surely it’s only a matter of time before this changes.
Virtual Sports
Real-life sports stars might need rest after a hard-fought match, but the virtual players can keep on playing all night. A never-ending cycle of games across the sporting events offered gives punters something to bet on no matter what time of day, or night, it is.
Customers can choose from tennis, basketball, football Nations Cup, football league, football World Cup, dog racing and horse racing. All virtuals come equipped with a decent array of alternate betting markets with both short and long odds available to select from.
There is also the option of ‘Golden Race’ at the very end of the top menu. This opens up a separate virtual hub featuring greyhounds, horses, speedway, motorbikes and footballing action. Although there is plenty of overlap here, several of these sports are distinctly different in that they show real, rather than simulated footage. Archived greyhound, horse and speedway races are displayed for an entirely realistic ‘virtual’ experience while for motorbikes ‘mock’ races are used.
BetOn Casino
Offering over 800 games from 14 different providers, there is a respectable amount of choice found at the BetOn Casino. As with almost all online casinos, slots form the vast majority of this, and it is difficult to see anyone running out of options with more than 700 different games of this type on offer. While some of these slots are very similar to one another, there is a vast difference among them generally speaking, both in theme and in terms of reels, pay lines and features.
While slots fanatics have their fill here, blackjack and roulette aficionados will not be quite so head over heels with the offering. The left-hand menu lists just seven blackjack games and eight roulette options, although there are actually a few more game variants as some are hiding in the table games section.
Still, it’s not an overly strong offering in this area, but the same cannot be said for video poker. Fans of this game are spoilt for choice, handed 57 different options to select from.
Live Casino
When first heading to the BetOn Live Casino, the selection looks rather bare despite five different providers featuring at the top of the page. This is because BetOn only starts by showing a small handful of the most popular live casino games.
There is no need to panic, though, as there is so much more to uncover. This genuinely impressive live casino offering features over 160 games including over 100 within the blackjack category. Roulette and baccarat also enjoy good coverage, and there is a sprinkling of other games too such as Lightning Dice, Football Studio, Monopoly Live, Side Bet City and Super Sic Bo.
It’s not a case of quantity over quality either as BetOn has acquired the services of some genuine big-name players. Evolution Gaming, quite probably the best of the best, Betgames, XProGaming, LiveGames and VivoGaming are well-versed in live casino games, all providing professional dealers, smooth streams and crisp pictures.
BetGames
Betgames.tv broadcasts some immersive television-style games straight to your computer screen. Depending on the type of game, the next draw is never more than a mere minutes away and often much less than that. These games offer a range of options, and there will sometimes be up to 90 different outcomes to bet on.
Each game offered features excellent visuals as well as top-notch sound effects. Feel the rush as you decide on what is the best way of beating the dealer while the countdown clock ticks down. On this section of the site it’s possible to play poker, Wheel of Fortune, baccarat, Lucky 7, dice (Zar), War of Bets and Speedy 7.
Mobile website version
There is no dedicated app currently available, so it’s a case of playing in your browser, which by and large works just fine. BetOn might not dazzle users with their mobile-compatible website but functionally speaking there is very little to criticise it for.
The design, albeit rather a basic one, avoids being clunky or needlessly complicated. Different options are always well signposted, and the inbuilt back button allows for slightly speedier navigation than you would normally have. Virtually the full range of casino games are available to mobile users as well as the majority of live casino tables.
Payment options
| Payment Method | Deposit Minimum | Deposit Maximum | Time for Deposit | Minimum Withdrawal | Withdrawal Maximum | Time for Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bank Wire Transfer | UGX2,000 | - | Instant | UGX2,000 | UGX200,000,000 | Within 5 days |
 Airtel | UGX2,000 | - | Instant | UGX2,000 | UGX200,000,000 | Within 24 hours |
 MTN | UGX2,000 | - | Instant | - | - | - |
Payment options are limited compared to many rivals at BetOn, and that applies for both depositing and withdrawing. The only deposit option is making a Yo! payment via either MTN or Airtel. The minimum transaction is UGX 1,0000, and the upper limit is UGX 2,000,000.
There is no fee for using the service and the standard transaction time is between 5 and 10 minutes. Withdrawals can also be made via this method, and the only difference is the maximum limit is UGX 1,000,000. It’s also possible to withdraw by bank transfer. By using this method, customers can choose from a wide range of currencies, and the upper limit is UGX 5,000,000 (or currency equivalent).
Security and Regulation
BetOn claims to work with the best operates in the world in order to guarantee the best betting conditions for their customers. Their computer systems and all stored data are protected using Dell servers and Fortinet Firewall and include a Thawte SSL encryption certificate.
Beton also promises to ensure your personal data stays solely within their company and the company’s handful of select partners.
Affiliate program
BetOn is in the process of redeveloping their affiliate information page but if you are keen on joining the program in the meantime, send an email to affiliates@Beton.com. As with all schemes, it is free to join and offers substantial rewards with a range of deals available and full support provided.
FAQ’s
How to verify my account?
To verify their account fully and withdraw funds, customers need to supply BetOn customer support with valid identification. Only after the document is processed and verified can any request to withdraw funds be granted.
What to do if I forgot my password?
Click the green ‘Change Password’ button located at the top of the screen while at BetOn. Enter either your username, phone number or email, and you will be sent a password reset link immediately afterwards.
Can I transfer money between the sportsbook and casino?
Yes, simply select the ‘Transfer Between Accounts’ option on your account and select how much you wish to swap from one wallet to another.
Can I place limits on my account?
In line with their approach to responsible gambling, there is a range of limits users can place on their accounts at BetOn. These include loss limits, bet limits, bet time limits and daily time limits. These limits can be tailored to your specific preferences and as ever are a great way to keep control of your betting.
Are there are any no deposit bonuses?
No, BetOn does not currently offer any bonuses that do not require customers to place a deposit.
Must I have a mobile phone to register?
Yes, you will be unable to register without a Ugandan phone number (area code +256).
What is the different between BetIn and BetOn?
Previously, players from both Uganda and Kenya could play at BetIn, but there has since been a split in the website. Now Kenyan residents use BetIn while BetOn has become a hub for players from Uganda sorely.
Is there a BetOn mobile app I can download?
No, for now at least smartphone users must access BetOn services via their mobile browser.
How do I make a complaint?
It is recommended that all complaints are directed to info@betin.co.ug as the first port of call. Please note that complaints will not be dealt with if they are related to a bet on an event which occurred more than 30 days ago.
Company info
MENA Sports Consulting Uganda Ltd is the company behind BetOn. They proudly state that their directors pack over 150 years of combined experience in the gambling industry, and this allows them to bring the best products and services to their customers.
BetOn, in its current form, only first appeared in 2019 as it was initially part of BetIn. While BetIn continues to operate in Kenya, Ugandan residents now have access to this rebranded sister website. Still owned by exactly the same company, players who signed up at BetIn Uganda can simply access their account as normal and do not need to re-register.
Customer support & contacts
BetOn can be contacted via WhatsApp, Twitter or Facebook. More traditional methods of communication are available too, such as email (info@beton.co.ug) and toll-free telephone(0800277277).
Final Rating
It is easy to see how BetOn has been able to establish themselves as one of the biggest names in the Uganda online betting market. They have kitted their sportsbook out with a fantastic selection of sports plus a solid number of additional markets across the more popular options. Their sign-up bonus might not be the most generous. Still, the low wagering requirements means that you stand a decent chance of benefiting from it, and it is an excellent introductory offer.
A welcome casino promotion would be a pleasing addition too, but there is not too much else lacking from the casino side of the website. Some types of games could do with a little more choice, but we believe that overall the selection will satisfy the vast majority of players, particularly on the exceptional live casino and when it comes to slots.
In future, we would like to see a greater choice of payment options, existing customer promotions and live chat function but on the whole this a very credible website that stands up well against scrutiny.
Overall score: 4.1/5
