Text betting a simple way to make your bets
without need for a smartphone or data. It’s a great way and option to foster
inclusivity and allow almost everyone to be able to participate in the placement
of bets. Betsafe one of the new entrants in the Kenyan betting scene has taken
this a step further through introduction of an option through which punters can
place bets via Telegram.
With Kenyan and Africa in general still catching
up on smart phone and internet penetration, provision of options such as text
betting, go along away in taking the game to masses, providing punters with a
quick hustle free way to place bets. But how exactly does Betsafe text betting
in Kenya work?
Generally they have made it foolproof so any
one even a complete beginner can get on and start placing bets. However, when
you are an absolute beginner, you first need to create an account with Betsafe
and this is done by registering on their database and then the next step would
involve toping up your account through M-Pesa before you can finally be able to
place bets on Betsafe and get your payout.
It’s a simple seamless process which is
detailed below as follows:
Register
with Betsafe
To be able to place bets with Betsafe you will
need to fast create an account and top up the amount you wish to place bets
with. The account creation process is quick and straight to the point. Below is
a breakdown of the account registration process.
· Begin by Texting
BETSAFE to 23333, You will receive a welcome message alongside your login
password.
· Then proceed to
Betsafe.co.ke and click on the login button where you will be prompted to enter
your phone number alongside the code that you received with the welcome
message.
· Press on the
login and you will receive a verification code and be prompted to change your
password.
· Select your
preferred password and you are good to go
· You have an
account with Betsafe
Top up your
account via M-Pesa
After the account creation process the next
stage is to load up your Betsafe account with the amount you wish to use in
placing the bet. The process is quick and easy as demonstrated below:
· Go to the Mpesa
Menu on your Phone
· Select the Lipan
a M-Pesa option
· Proceed to
Paybill
· Enter Betsafe
business number:729009
· Enter the account
number: BETSAFE
· Enter the amount
you wish to use for your betting
· Enter PIN and
click OK
You will receive a text confirmation and you
are now ready to start placing bets on Betsafe.
Placing Bets
on Text
Now all is set and you are ready to play. This
is as simple as just sending a text indicating your predicted outcome of the
march. If your favorite team is Chelsea on a specific day they are playing,
just send a text with your favorite team’s name and amount you are willing to
put down on that game.
i.e. 100 Chelsea Win
You will receive a confirmation text with
details of the bet placed and potential payout if you win the bet. You have the
option to place a single or multiple bets based on your preference. If your
selection wins you will be able to receive a confirmation text from Betsafe and
you will be able to withdraw your winnings via M-Pesa.
Source: Betsafe Kenya
