Best Betting Sites in Ethiopia

Choosing a betting site in Ethiopia starts with checking its local licence, followed by the details that affect everyday use: payment methods, football coverage, minimum stakes and mobile access. This guide compares online bookmakers to help you understand their features.

Ethiopia revoked domestic sports-betting licences in December 2025, so these bookmakers have offshore licences. Use the tables to compare services, and check current authorisation before opening or funding an account. An accessible website, a local payment method or an overseas licence does not establish Ethiopian approval.

Ethiopia Betting Sites: Quick Ranking

Compare the betting sites covered in this guide at a glance. The table below brings together each bookmaker’s main features, payment methods, mobile options and licence status, helping you identify key differences before exploring the detailed reviews.

Bookmakers	Best for	Rating	Licence status	Minimum deposit	Payment Methods	Apps
1Win	Sports, casino and Aviator	9.4	Curaçao Gaming Authority	ETB 600	Telebirr, Bank Transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto	Android / iOS
Beguma Bet	Virtuals, poker and Aviator	9.3	No Valid Gambling Licence	ETB 50	Telebirr, Cryptocurrency, Bank Transfer	Android / iOS
1xBet	Football and live markets	9.2	Curaçao Gaming Authority	ETB 100	Telebirr; crypto	Android / iOS
Melbet	Sports and mobile access	9.2	Curaçao Gaming Authority	ETB 60	Bank Cards, E-wallet, Crypto	Android / iOS
Betwinner	Sports and virtuals	9.1	Curaçao Gaming Authority	ETB 190	Visa, Mastercard, cryptocurrencies and selected E-Wallets	Android / iOS

A minimum deposit is the amount needed to fund an account. It is separate from the minimum stake, which is the smallest bet accepted on the bet slip.

How We Rank Betting Sites

APWin’s scorecard gives the greatest weight to payments, followed by odds and mobile performance. A useful bookmaker needs dependable deposits and withdrawals, competitive prices and an easy-to-use website or app. Market coverage, bonus conditions and trust complete the assessment.

The assessment covers the terms behind each feature, including payment limits, withdrawal requirements and promotional restrictions. A large offer alone is not enough to earn a strong score.

Category	African weight	What matters
Payments	25%	Simultaneous prices for identical selections and settlement rules
Odds	20%	Transaction records, timestamps and deductions
Mobile	20%	Rollover, minimum odds, qualifying bets and expiry
Markets	15%	Current jackpot rules and available Kenyan fixtures
Bonus	10%	Device-based testing under consistent conditions
Trust	10%	Current licence match, support checks and available controls

Ethiopian Betting Sites by Category

Use these categories to compare the features that matter to you. Please note that current licensing and availability should come before any preference for a particular product.

Category	Known for	What to know
Football markets	1xBet	Broad football coverage, including pre-match and live markets.
Ethiopian Premier League	Melbet	Local league markets are offered when fixtures are covered.
Low minimum stake	Beguma Bet	You can start funding your account from just ETB 50. However, do note that they don’t have any confirmed license.
Telebirr support	1Win	Telebirr has featured among its payment options.
Mobile app	1Win	Android and iOS apps support mobile access.
Virtuals and Aviator	Betwinner	Its gaming range includes both virtual sports and Aviator.
Retail shops	Not Available	Sports Betting is banned in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Betting Site Reviews

Take a closer look at 1win, 1xBet, Beguma Bet, Betwinner and Melbet in the reviews below. Each profile covers the brand’s betting markets, payment methods, mobile options and minimum-stake information, alongside a key drawback to help you compare what each bookmaker has offered.

1Win

With 1Win, you’re getting sports betting and casino games in one account, including pre-match football, live markets, esports and Aviator. You’re finding payment options such as Telebirr, bank transfers, cards, e-wallets and cryptocurrency. Telebirr deposits start at ETB 100, while several card and e-wallet methods require ETB 600.

You’re accessing the platform through Android and iOS apps, as well as its mobile website. The main drawback is that you’re not getting the protection of an Ethiopian sports-betting licence, as an international licence is not replacing local authorisation.

1xBet

With 1xBet, you’re getting extensive football betting, including Ethiopian Premier League coverage, pre-match markets and in-play options. You’re finding markets such as match results, double chance, goal totals and both teams to score, depending on the fixture. You’re also getting payment options such as Telebirr and cryptocurrency, with deposits and withdrawals being managed through your account cashier.

You can also access the platform through Android and iOS apps, which support account management and mobile betting. The minimum stake starts from just ETB 100. One drawback is that you’re navigating promotional conditions that can be complicated, so you need to read the terms carefully before accepting a bonus.

Beguma Bet

With Beguma Bet, you’re getting football and live betting alongside virtual sports, poker and crash games such as Aviator and JetX. You’re finding payment options including Telebirr, bank transfers and USDT. Deposits start at approximately ETB 50, while withdrawals start at around ETB 100, depending on your payment method.

You can use the platform through its website and mobile apps as well. The minimum stake is just ETB 50, which is the lowest available on any online bookmaker. The main drawback is the limited transparency around the company and its licensing, leaving you needing to check the account terms and verify local authorisation before using the platform.

Betwinner

With Betwinner, you’re getting pre-match and live sports betting alongside esports, virtual sports and casino games, including Aviator. You’re finding football markets covering major international leagues and tournaments. Payment options include Visa, Mastercard, selected e-wallets and cryptocurrency, with deposits starting at ETB 190. You’re seeing withdrawal limits vary by payment method, while card payouts typically take around one to three business days.

You can use the website through Android and iOS apps, as well as its mobile website. The main drawback for you in Ethiopia is the lack of an Ethiopian licence, as overseas authorisation does not provide local approval.

Melbet

With Melbet, you’re getting pre-match and live betting across football, basketball, tennis and other sports. You’re finding Ethiopian Premier League markets when the platform is covering the relevant fixtures. Payment options include cards, e-wallets and cryptocurrency. Deposits start at ETB 60, while the minimum withdrawal is ETB 1,000. You’re generally seeing e-wallet and crypto payouts being processed within 24 hours, while card withdrawals are taking up to seven business days.

You can bet through Android and iOS apps, which support mobile betting and account management. One drawback is that you may be experiencing delays during identity checks, which can affect how quickly you’re getting your account ready for withdrawals.

Local vs International Bookmakers

Ethiopia’s locally licensed sports-betting market is no longer operating. Authorities revoked all domestic sports-betting licences effective 15 December 2025, and the Ethiopian Lottery Service confirmed in July 2026 that no sportsbook held a valid local licence.

You can still find international betting sites that accept Ethiopian users, but these platforms operate offshore under licences issued by other jurisdictions. A foreign licence does not authorise a bookmaker to offer sports betting in Ethiopia, and a website’s availability does not mean the local market has reopened.

Before using an offshore betting site, check more than whether you can register with an Ethiopian account. Look at the company behind the platform, verify its claimed foreign licence, and check whether it supports ETB, offers convenient payment methods and covers Ethiopian football. These features do not prove local authorisation. You should also review its withdrawal terms, identity-verification requirements and complaints process before depositing money. Remember that offshore bookmakers operate outside Ethiopia’s domestic licensing system and are not locally licensed alternatives.

Is Betting Legal in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia previously permitted sports betting through licensed operators, but domestic sports-betting licences were revoked with effect from 15 December 2025. In July 2026, the Ethiopian Lottery Service reiterated that no sportsbook held a valid local licence. An international licence does not grant permission to operate in Ethiopia.

Domestic authorisation should therefore be your first check. A website loading on your phone, accepting ETB or displaying a mobile-money logo does not establish that it is licensed locally. The same applies to an old licence image or a claim that a brand is returning.

Any licensed relaunch would require fresh Ethiopian approval. Look for an official announcement identifying the authorised operator before relying on a reopening claim, then check the website or app it covers.

Payments

Before making a deposit, check two things: whether the bookmaker is authorised to serve you and whether your chosen payment method supports both deposits and withdrawals. Just because a wallet appears on the payment page does not mean it will be available for your account.

You will find Telebirr, bank transfers, cards, e-wallets or cryptocurrencies listed on Ethiopia-facing betting sites. The available options depend on the operator and can change. Check the cashier for current availability and transaction limits before transferring money.

Keep the minimum deposit separate from the minimum stake. The deposit tells you how much you need to fund your account, while the minimum stake is the smallest amount you can bet. Withdrawal limits, processing times and identity checks are separate conditions that can affect when you receive your money.

Use the bookmaker’s official website or app to make payments. Before requesting a withdrawal, check the receiving account details, applicable fees and any outstanding verification requirements.

How Betting Bonuses Work?

A betting bonus adds promotional funds to an account under specific conditions. Wagering requirements, qualifying bets and expiry dates determine how those funds can be used and when bonus winnings may become withdrawable.

Suppose a 100% match applies to an ETB 500 deposit. The bonus would be ETB 500, giving a combined balance of ETB 1,000. With a requirement to wager five times the bonus alone, qualifying stakes would need to total ETB 2,500. If the same multiplier applied to the deposit plus bonus, the required total would be ETB 5,000.

Before accepting an offer, check which balance the multiplier applies to, minimum odds, eligible markets and the deadline. Also check whether an early withdrawal cancels the bonus or associated winnings.

Please note: This example illustrates the calculation and is not a current offer.

Responsible Gambling

21+ only. Treat gambling as entertainment, set a spending limit and never chase losses. Do not use money needed for essentials or borrow to place bets. Take a break if gambling affects your finances or wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions