Mkekabet Tanzania Review

Mkekabet is a popular online bookmaker in Tanzania (TZ). Football is the most popular sport on this sports betting site. The bookie supports the English language and supports payment options that are convenient for local punters. As a step to ensure responsible gambling through minors’ protection, this website only allows people to register only when they are at least 18 years old, the legal age in Tanzania.

Why choose this bookmaker?

Mkekabet has several promotions and among them is 100% on your initial bet. It means that you receive another stake amount equivalent to the one you get on your first bet. Besides, this bookie has convenient payment options for the punters, where they can use mobile payments for withdrawals and deposits.

How to register in Mkekabet?

Creating the account through the website is easy.

1. Register online

1. You register by clicking the sign-up button.
2. A registration form appears where you need to fill in your details.
3. The website requires you to provide your mobile number and the coupon code that you wish to use.
4. The system sends a PIN to your registered number, which you use to access your account.

2. Register through SMS

You can send an SMS whereby the bookie sends you a PIN to log into your account.

In case you fail to get the PIN, reach out to the customer support team for assistance.

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Welcome bonus

The initial bet bonus is for the new eligible punters who are yet to fund their account and place a bet. This bookie puts a two times multiplier on your initial deposit provided you meet the set conditions. Meaning a stake of Tsh 20,000 gives you a free bet of Tsh 20,000/ the conditions are

• The upper limit for the free bet is Tsh 40,000
• Ensure the initial deposit is a minimum of Tsh 2,000
• Ensure your initial cash bet is a minimum of Tsh 2,000
• You can only use the free bet bonus on games with odds of at least 2.0
• The free bet has a validity of seven days.

Mkekabet mobile app

Mkekabet has an improved mobile site version and an application that incorporates all the functionalities and betting offers that this sports betting site has in the official desktop platform. Therefore, smartphones and tablets are becoming more interesting among the punters than ever before. It is now possible to place a bet at the comfort of your hands.

The mobile version has a main menu that takes you to the in-play betting section, soccer bets, jackpot game, and bet slip. Additionally, an enlarged site menu on the other side allows you to access the virtual bets, bets on other sports types, and all the extra helpful pages with information on this bookie.

You can open videos, graphics and images either through the application or the mobile site version. Therefore, there is no limitation on mobile users when gambling through this bookie.

You also can place bets through SMS, thus making it convenient to do your stuff even when you have no internet connection. The platform allows you to access the FAQ section that guides you on betting via SMS.

How to download the Mkekabet app?

The mobile application is compatible with Android devices. Therefore, any smartphone using this operating system can support it. It is effortless to download the application.

1. Load the official website on your browser.
2. Locate the button dubbed Download Mkeka App. It continues to mention Android for clarity.
3. Click the button, and the download process should commence on the sport. You may get an error notification ‘Cannot Open File’ when using the Chrome browser.
4. Go to Apps and check on My Files present in the Tools feature. Select the betting application symbol.
5. When the app installation commences, it will appear in your device menu within a short time, depending on your smartphone’s download speed.

Sport betting

Mkekabet opts to put more resources on more markets in selected major events. In short, there are over 50 bet types but with hundred of possibilities. Do you remember those bet types you used to hear some time back but do not know their whereabouts nowadays? Well, they are now available in this bookmaker.

Furthermore, they are present for all the match events in this sportsbook. An example of those bet types includes betting when the match will see its first score. Will it be in the time range of 1-15 minutes, 16-30 minutes etc. which bookies did you find such a bet type last?

Mkekabet allows punters to place a bet on their favourite soccer player. You can wager in the player to make a hat trick, scoring twice or even once. Besides, it is possible to stake on a favourite player to have his score as the first or the last in the match too. If you wish to view the other sports present in this bookmaker, you can check out on the menu and scroll down to the one at the bottom.

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Live section

Imagine betting on a match whose odds could be in your favour depending on how it fairs against the bookie. The live betting section has all the favourite matches you may want to wager. The only noticeable weakness with this bookie is the absence of statistics and additional functionalities.

Virtual sports

There are four virtual sports in this bookmaker, although their graphics are not so appealing. There is a need for improvement on that especially considering the current standards. In short, if you are to play virtual sports in several other bookmakers, you might confuse the animation for a real match. But, the graphics take you several years back.

Welcome bonus

Betmkeka differs from other bookies that offer a welcome bonus to newly registered clients. However, it offers a 100% bonus for placing the first bet. While many people confuse it with a welcome bonus, this offer is a bit unique in that players do not receive it after their first deposit but rather after their initial wager. All you need to do is create an account, make your initial deposit and place a bet with an amount that you wish to receive an equivalent bonus. If you stake with 2000 Tsh, you receive a free bet bonus of 2000 Tsh. Therefore, the higher your stake, the more the free bet bonus. But you have to ensure that you wager on sports markets with minimum odds of 2.00.

Promotions and bonuses

1. Winner Special (Champions League)

If you wish to participate in this promotion, you have to select and support a team you believe will win the champions league. It allows punters to receive a ten percent free bet every time your team of choice wins in various games as they move on to the main event.

Punters qualify for this offer only if they achieve a stake limit of 4000 Tsh on their bet. You receive the free bet as the week comes to an end. However, multiple or accumulator bets do not qualify for this offer, meaning players have to place a single bet.

2. Multi-bet Bonus

If you wish to pocket this bonus, you have to place a bet of at least five legs. Mkekabet calculates the offer based on the winnings you end up getting. Every selection on this bonus must have odds of at least 1.33 to qualify. Every additional selection leads to a percentage increase in the offer.

3. Money Back

It is a welcome offer whereby players receive their wagered amount back depending on the first bet they make. The objective of this offer is to encourage punters to fund their new account. The stake back comes as a free bet worth up to 20000 Tsh. You get that entire amount back when you lose your placed bet.

Punters should note that the first stake amount has to be at least 1000 Tsh to be eligible for this offer. Besides, the odds for the bet have to be at least 1.20.

4. Cashout

Mkekabet has a cash-out feature that allows punters to have more control over their placed bets. If you believe that a bet won’t end up as you predicted, it is possible to leave it. There is a live cash-out feature that applies in the case of a live bet. It allows you to opt-out regardless of whether you placed the bet before the game began.

There is also a pre-game cashout, an option that allows you to opt-out of your place multiple bets even before the games begin. The process involves logging into your account and locating the cashout tab. When you click on it, a display appears with all games that you can cash out. Note that you cannot use this feature on bets that you staked using bonus amounts.

How to bet on Mkekabet?

1. Placing a bet online

1. Access your user account using your mobile number and PIN. Ensure that you don’t start your phone number with zero.
2. Once you are in the account, check the page’s left section for the sports menu and quick links to select the games category you wish to stake.
3. Click on the odd to choose your prediction. It appears automatically on the right section of the bet slip.
4. Once you are through, enter the stake amount on the bet slip and hit the bet now tab.
5. It is possible to see the bet details on the bet history. All you need is to tap your name and phone number and choose bet history.

2. Place a bet through SMS

The company list matches as event codes and the prediction as to the market codes. For example, a game between Leicester City and Arsenal with event code 5554 and predictions being 2.00, 3.00 and 3.33 for hone win, draw and away win predictions. You can place a single bet by typing the following: The word bet, then space, Betcode#Prediction*Stake, and send it to 15739.

If you wish to stake Tsh 2000 for match draw, your text will be Bet 5554#X*2000. The event code is 5554, the prediction is X for a draw, and the stake amount is Tsh 2000. Send the text to 15739.

You can consider the bet placement as successful once you receive the Bet ID. The system sends an SMS to your phone number with a confirmation message. You can calculate the amount you are likely to win in case your prediction is successful. It is the product of the odds for a draw (3.00) and your stake amount (Tsh 2000). Therefore, your winning for a successful prediction is Tsh 6000.

Which are the most popular sports to place bets?

The sports betting site focuses more on soccer. Other types of sports are available in Mkekabet but finding them could be a challenge, especially if you don’t know how to go about it; however, the navigable design and the clarity of content in the platform allows you to access them with ease. The number of soccer matches is less than what a player could expect from such a famous bookmaker. Besides, there are no African matches in this bookie at the time of this writing.

What are the odds?

The odds are way lower than other pages in the country, especially on the pre match bets. However, there is a cash-out service, which probably could be the only contemporary feature in this bookie. It is available in both pre-match betting and live-betting.

How to deposit money in Mkekabet?

Mkekabet allows punters to fund their accounts through mobile money options, including Tigo, Vodacom and Airtel.

• Tigo

1. Login to your account
2. Tap on deposit
3. Select Tigo mobile money as your preferred deposit option
4. Tap proceed payment to continue with the process.
5. Confirm your phone number
6. Hit on the submit button

Continue with your mobile phone.

1. Dial *150*01# to pop up the main menu on your phone
2. Select option four for payment
3. Select option three for pay companies
4. Type Mkekabet on the provided field
5. Select option two for business number
6. Enter the business number as 238844
7. Enter the transaction ID
8. Enter the amount you wish to deposit
9. Input your PIN code
10. Tap on confirm to complete the process

Wait for a confirmation SMS. The funds reflect in your account within a short time.

• Vodacom 

1. Log into your account
2. Tap deposit to begin the process
3. Choose Vodacom mobile money as the deposit option.
4. Select proceed to move on with the transaction
5. Enter your phone number
6. Tap the submit button 

Continue with your mobile phone.

1. Dial *150*00# to pop up the menu on your phone
2. Select option four for payment
3. Select option four for pay companies
4. Type Mkekabet on the provided field
5. Enter the business number as 238844
6. Enter the reference number
7. Enter the amount you wish to fund you account
8. Input your PIN code
9. Finally, hit on the confirm button to complete the transaction

Wait for a confirmation SMS. The funds reflect in your account within a short time.

• Airtel

1. Access your account
2. Click on deposit
3. Select Airtel mobile money as the deposit method
4. Click on the proceed payment.

Confirm your phone number or fill it in case you had not provided during account creation

5. Tap the submit button 

Continue with your mobile phone.

1. Dial *150*01# to pop up the main menu
2. Select option four for payment
3. Select option three for pay companies
4. Enter Mkekabet on the provided field
5. Enter the business number as 238844
6. Enter the transaction ID
7. Enter the amount you wish to deposit
8. Input your PIN code
9. Select confirm to complete the transaction

Wait for a confirmation SMS. The funds reflect in your account within a short time.

How to withdraw money from Mkekabet?

You can cash out form your account through the methods you use to deposit

1. Load the official website on your browser
2. Access your user account
3. Click on withdraw
4. Choose the account through which you wish to receive the money.
5. Enter the amount you want to cash out
6. Tap on withdraw

Mkekabet mobile app review

The use of mobile phones in betting is on the rise in Tanzania and other countries. Therefore, there is always a need to develop a mobile application to enhance the mobile users’ betting experience. Mkekabet understands that fact and has a mobile app compatible with Android devices. You can download the application on the official website.

How can I get support?

There are numerous communication channels that punters can use to reach the customer support team. First, you can send an email through [email protected]. You can as well contact the support team through a Tigo telephone number +255 659 071 070. Other support options include live chat and email entry form.

Why open an account?

When you load the sportsbook TZ website, you realize the great design of this site. It has incorporated a convenient layout in addition to a clear font that increases visibility and ensures that you can understand everything.

Navigation between sections is seamless, with each feature having a clear label. The site is very simplistic to allow an easy interaction regardless of your betting experience. In fact, even if you are a first-timer in gambling, the website has a well-thought design that allows you to navigate it like a pro.

Conclusion

This company is among the leading bookmakers. It has excellent features and promotional offers that could be the reason behind its success in the country and a huge membership.

Since it operates under the Gaming Board of Tanzania’s licensing, punters have an assurance of safety when transacting on the platform. Another great element in this bookmaker is the simplified processes, including registration, bet placement, and payments. Besides, it has a great mobile app and version to enhance the experience of mobile users. Therefore, there is no reason why punters should not consider this betting platform.

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