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SportPesa review

SportPesa is a Kenyan sports-betting brand first launched in 2014 that became one of East Africa's most recognised betting names. It halted Kenyan operations after a 2019 betting-tax dispute and later relaunched in Kenya.

SportPesa at a glance

Products
Sports betting Virtual sports Jackpots Live casino Aviator
Payment methods
M-Pesa Airtel Money Cards Bank transfer
Currencies
KES TZS
Established
2014

Payment options and products vary by country.

Is SportPesa licensed?

Is SportPesa licensed in Kenya?

SportPesa appears in licence records for Kenya published by Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya, listed as Milestone Games Limited (Bookmaker). Licence number: BK 0001193. Status: Historical 2025–26 listing. Checked 25 October 2026.

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Check the regulator’s register before you deposit. A licence covers a specific company, product and period.

Deposits and withdrawals

Deposits and withdrawals in Kenya are handled via M-Pesa mobile money.

Sports betting and casino games

Sports betting, virtual sports, casino and jackpot games.

Opening a SportPesa account

Players register with a Kenyan mobile number, verify the account and fund it via M-Pesa.

Turbo League at SportPesa

Kiron announced Turbo League on SportPesa in Kenya and Tanzania in September 2025. The virtual football product is designed for lighter data use.

Source 1: Turbo League Now Live with SportPesa | Kiron

Licences and operating companies

Licences apply to specific countries and products. These are the company names and licence periods published by the linked sources.

CountryCompany / trade nameLicence typeLicence numberPublished periodStatus and source
KenyaMilestone Games LimitedBookmakerBK 0001193— → —Historical 2025–26 listing
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Sources and further reading

  1. GBT | Sports betting - Licensed Operators
    Updated 2026-10-25
  2. GBT | Casino - Licensed Operators
    Updated 2026-10-25
  3. https://theinformer.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Informer-Weekly-ePaper-January-24-January-30-2026.pdf
    Updated 2026-10-25
  4. Turbo League Now Live with SportPesa | Kiron
    Updated 2026-10-25