Meridianbet Tanzania Review

Meridianbet is one of the most popular bookmakers in Tanzania (TZ). The owner of the bookmaker is a local company Bit-Tech Limited. The Gaming Board of Tanzania licenses and regulates the sportsbook, so it is legal in the country. The company offers a safe and efficient platform for punters to enjoy gambling. Also, it does not allow persons below the age of 18.

Why the Meridian?

The mobile app is reliable, and fans can play at any time. The platform offers live betting. The bookmaker’s staff have undergone training. Therefore, they not only help to solve customers’ issues but also offer advice. You can play in Swahili.

However, Meridianbet does not offer live streaming. There is no live chat customer service.

How to activate Meridianbet account?

The registration process is as easy as ABC. Follow these steps to create an online betting account;

1. Go to www.merdianbet.co.tz
2. Click on the Registration section.
3. Fill in the registration form. Enter personal and account data. Make sure you fill in the correct information as per your identification document. Also, make sure you give a valid and active e-mail address.
4. Click register to complete your registration.
5. You will receive an e-mail with an activation link. Click on that link to activate your account.
6. After the activation, you will receive another e-mail to confirm that your account is successfully activated. Also, your account number will be included in the last e-mail.

How to register using USSD?

1. Dial *149*10# from your TIGO phone to open a USSD betting account.
2. Accept the terms and conditions to complete the registration.

When was it established?

It began to operate in June 2017. Its headquarters is in Kinondoni, Mikocheni Dar es Salaam. Bit-Tech Limited, which owns it, is a licensed company in the country under the registration number 135726. Currently, the betting site is permitted to operate in most cities.

Mostly, the company carries out B2C business through its retail stores as well as online. It operates about 100 betting shops in our country together with its online betting website and mobile site. The most popular product from Meridian is sports betting. However, it offers casino and other fixed odds games.

Popular software providers

Meridian Bet has established partnerships with well-known gaming international companies. As a result, it provides the best gaming products to punters. The company works with software providers like Meridian Gaming. Also, it works with casino providers like Hacksaw, Playson, Playtech, Quickspin, Microgaming, Booming, and Pragmatic Play.

Welcome Bonus

It offer bettors a welcome bonus once you open a new account. The welcome bonus has no restriction to both sports betting and casino gamblers.

Mobile App

You can open a new account using the USSD code and get the mobile version of the site. Also, you can get the mobile APK on your Android device.

Games offered by the sportsbook

Bettors can enjoy punting on various sports, casino, and live games. When it comes to sports, the betting sites offer a platform to place bets on popular sports played across the world like football and volleyball.

Meridianbet covers leagues like UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Eredivisie and Primeira Liga.

When it comes to casinos, the bookmaker offers them at large. You can play all types of casinos from popular providers in the world. You can get cash fall, drops & win, premium casino, slots, and jackpot games.

Besides, gamblers can place bets on live roulette, poker, blackjack, baccarat. You can also play Keno from its site.

Cash Out process

There are different methods you can use to cash out your money from your account. You can use M-PESA or TIGO mobile money. The process might take up to 24 hours of working days. Also, if the transaction does not succeed, an SMS is sent to notify you.

Bonuses and Promotions

Meridianbet offers various bonuses and promotions to its customers.

1. Turbo cash

It is the welcome promotion. You can cash out before the matches start or while they are going on. You need to use the bonus promo code to apply to get the bonus.

To claim the bonus, follow these steps;

1. First, open an account.
2. After you finish setting up an account, make a deposit using M-PESA or any online store.
3. Place a bet you prefer.
4. The bet must be above 1.8(4/5) odds to activate your welcome bonus.
5. Finally, send an e-mail together with your account ID and request the bonus at [email protected].
6. The bookmaker gives you a bonus of 50% of your first bet. You can get a bonus of up to Tsh 20,000.

2. 5% Bonus on every deposit

You can get a 5% bonus on every deposit you make to your account. The offer is valid to each customer who deposits real money to their account. Also, you can use any payment method to make the deposit. However, you have to apply some terms and conditions. You need to deposit a minimum amount of Tsh 5,000, and the maximum is Tsh 25,000.

3. Live In paly boosts

As a punter, you can get boosted odds on all live-in play soccer matches for every 20′, 40′, 60′, and 80′. When the game is ongoing, it will be highlighted with red B, and Odd will be boosted. Besides, the bonus is available for one minute only.

4. Casino promotion

When you play casino, you stand a chance to get 50 free spins and a welcome package. However, you have to spend at least Tsh 35,000 on any casino game.

5. Mega Jackpot

The minimum deposit to qualify for this bonus is Tsh 1,000. You can up to 300 million Tanzanian shillings (TZS) as a bonus. To be eligible for the bonus, you need to register your account using the USSD (*149*10#. Also, you should be above 18 years of age.

6. Cash Back Promotion

Punters can get up to 5% cashback every week in their online account if they have a losing week. The week period is between Monday 00:00 and Sunday 23:59. You will get your money back before 6 PM every Wednesday. To get the special bonus, you need to sign-up for a MeridianbetPlus loyalty card. You need to do the sign up at your local sportsbook branch. Your aggregated net loss in a week is calculated as winning bets profit-losing stakes. Besides, the maximum amount you can receive back is Tsh 250,000 per week. Also, you must accept the bonus in the bookmaker’s account notifications to claim it.

7. No-deposit bonus

Meridianbet does not offer a no-deposit bonus to customers.

8. VIP and Loyalty program

Meridian Bet does not offer any form of VIP or Loyalty program to its customers.

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How to bet in Meridianbet?

1. First, log in to your account.
2. Make sure you have deposit adequate money for the bet you would like to place.
3. Select the game you want to place a bet. For instance, if you would like to place a football bet, select sports and then go to football. Also, pick on the league you are betting for.
4. Confirm your bet, and then click on ‘Place bet.’.

The most popular sports to place bets on

The operator offers more than 10,000 sports betting events each day and over 3.6 million sports betting markets every month. For sports betting, punters can enjoy;

• football,
• table tennis,
• basketball,
• volleyball,
• tennis,
• ice hockey,
• handball,
• baseball,
• badminton,
• darts,
• Aussie
• rules,
• snooker.

You can also get rugby, cricket, boxing, politics, golf, futsal, martial arts, and cross-country skiing.

What are the odds?

The betting sites provide odds and stakes that impress every gambler. If you are a new punter, the operator has provided a full list of possible options and explains each stake’s meaning on the site. The odds appear in decimal or fraction form depending on the customer’s preference.

The Odds of most tournaments and competitions are high. You can get bet types like single, express, and systems.

The odds provided by the bookmaker during live games are high, and the margin is relatively low, especially in football matches. However, the operator does not offer live streaming, which is crucial for live betting.

How to deposit money in Meridianbet?

You can deposit in your account using Tanzanian Shillings or USD. You can deposit money through the following methods.

1. M-PESA

1. Dial *150*00# on your phone.
2. To pay through M-PESA, choose option 4.
3. Enter the Meridianbet Business Number by selecting option 4. The Business number is 170066.
4. To fill in the reference number, enter your account’s ID.
5. Enter the amount of money you want to deposit in Tanzanian shillings.
6. Enter your M-PESA pin. (do not reveal it to anyone).
7. To confirm your transaction, select option 1. Wait for the money to reflect on your account.

2. TIGO Mobile Money

How to deposit money in Meridianbet by Tigo Pesa?

1. First, log into your account and select ‘Deposit’ to choose TIGO Mobile Money as your preferred service provider.
2. Click on ‘Proceed Payment” to allow the process to continue.
3. Confirm your TIGO number or fill it in if you had not registered it.
4. Click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Take your phone and follow these steps to deposit;

1. On your mobile phone, dial *150*01#.
2. Select option 4 from your TIGO menu.
3. Pick on option 3 for ‘Pay Companies’ and fill Meridianbet as the provider.
4. Select option 2 to enter the Business number.
5. Enter 444999 as the Business number.
6. Enter the reference number, which is your Account ID.
7. Fill in the amount you want to deposit to your account.
8. Confirm the details and then enter your PIN.
9. Click on ‘Confirm’ to complete the process. A confirmation SMS will be sent, and the money will reflect on your account shortly.

3. Airtel Mobile Money

To deposit money to your account using the Airtel Mobile money option, follow the same procedure as TIGO Mobile Money options. You only need to fill the deposit option as Airtel Money.

4. Voucher

If you register a voucher as your depositing option, you need to find an agent shop where you can purchase a voucher. The voucher needs to have the amount you wish to deposit. Follow these steps to deposit using a voucher;

1. Log into your account using your username and password.
2. Click on ‘Deposit’ and choose a voucher as the deposit option.
3. Select the different bonuses you qualify to get. (Optional).
4. Pick on ‘Proceed Payment’ and fill in the voucher’s code.
5. Click on ‘Submit” to finish the process.
6. Immediately, the amount of the purchased voucher will reflect on your account.
7. The voucher has 30 days before it expires.

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How to withdraw money from Meridianbet?

To withdraw your winnings from the bookmaker, you can use MPESA, TIGO Mobile, or Airtel Money potion. Pick on the method you prefer and proceed with the following steps;

1. Open your account using your username and password.
2. Select ‘Withdraw’ to proceed.
3. Choose the account you prefer to receive your winning with.
4. Enter the amount you want to withdraw.
5. Click on ‘Withdraw.’
6. The money will automatically reflect on your account after a short time.

Meridian bet mobile App

The betting site allows bettors to use their smartphones and tablets to place bets. The mobile and desktop platform has no much difference and hence easy to use. Besides, the app is free to install on your phone. Also, the sportsbook has a mobile APK. You can download it from the official website directly. However, the app is compatible with Android gadgets only. The operator is working to develop one for iOS users.

Customer support

Meridianbet allows their customers to reach out to them using several ways. First, you can call their call center consultants and ask your query. Second, you can reach out using e-mail or social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Finally, there is a special contact form on their website. You can fill it to inform the service provider about an issue or suggestion.

Why open an account?

The official website has a red and white theme. It has links that allow punters to navigate through the site easily. The headers contain these links;

• Sport
• Casino
• Live Dealer
• Lottery
• Virtual

Each link contains subheadings that lead the customers to various sections. You will find links to live scores, statistics, jackpot, mobile applications, coupons, and help at the top left-hand. Both new and existing customers can use these links to go through the website without hassle.

Also, the website allows customers to play in English or Swahili. You can change to the language you prefer using the language change function in the Header. Also, you can choose how you want to view the odds-whether in decimal or fraction form.

At the bottom of the website, you will find the terms and conditions, rules, responsible gambling, and the restricted territories. They are clear to allow you to punt accordingly.

Conclusion

The bookmaker is one of the attractive across the country. It has offered suitable mobile betting and app to punters, thus, making its accessibility easier. Also, it provides good deposit and withdrawal methods to punters. When it comes to betting options, gamblers can enjoy a wide range of markets.

Meridianbet offers loyal payment conditions. Although the bookmaker provides bonuses and promotions with terms and conditions, bettors don’t find them hard to meet. Also, the bonuses are attractive.

The betting site needs to improve on the interface and add some features to win more punters. The bookie requires incorporating a live chat function to interact with the customers on time and solve their queries.

Also, since the sportsbook provides live betting, it would be good if they offer live streaming. The two go hand-in-hand. With these improvements, it will be the favorite bookmaker to most punters in Tanzania and Africa at large.

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