Overview and licence

Betika is the biggest betting brand in Kenya and has built a solid presence in Uganda through Sportive Limited, which appears on the NLGRB’s list of licensed operators for 2026 with general betting and casino licences. One small warning: independent reviewers noticed that the licence number in Betika Uganda’s website footer is an older one, so if you want to check the licence, match the company name, Sportive Limited, against the NLGRB list rather than relying on the footer.

Betika is investing in Ugandan football too. In August 2026 it announced a UGX 100 million partnership with Ntugasaze FC, a newly promoted Uganda Premier League side, and earlier in the year it backed Buwambo United, which won the FUFA Buganda Region League title.

💰 Promotions

Betika doesn’t headline a big deposit match in Uganda, and the offer details we found differed from one source to another, so we don’t quote a figure here. That’s not a weakness for most bettors: Betika’s appeal is the everyday experience rather than a one-off sign-up reward. When you register, open the promotions page in your account and read any offer’s minimum odds, rollover and expiry before you opt in.

⚽ Markets and features

Football is at the heart of the sportsbook, with the big European leagues and local football, and Betika’s licence also covers casino games. Independent testers singled out Betika as the simplest site to navigate of the Ugandan bookmakers they reviewed, which matters if you’re placing bets on a small screen during a match.

💳 Deposits and withdrawals

You can fund your account with MTN MoMo or Airtel Money and withdraw to the same wallets. Withdrawals are capped at UGX 5,000,000 per request and UGX 10,000,000 per day, which is plenty for most players. Since 1 July 2026, Betika, like every licensed operator, withholds 15% of your net winnings before paying out.

☎️ Support

Unusually for the market, Betika offers real phone support on MTN and Airtel lines every day from 7am to midnight, plus email and a physical office in Ntinda. If a payment goes missing, being able to call someone makes a real difference.

Overview and licence

22Bet operates in Uganda through Arcadia Hospitality Limited, which holds two 2026 NLGRB licences: online general betting (NLGRB-BM-26-0221) and online casino (NLGRB-CS-26-0222). That dual licence matters, because not every international brand in Uganda is licensed for casino as well as betting. Use the Ugandan site, 22bet.ug, so your account sits with the local licensee.

💰 Welcome bonus

At registration you choose between a sports and a casino welcome offer, with no promo code needed. The sports offer matches 100% of your first deposit up to about UGX 490,000. To unlock it, you wager the bonus five times on accumulators with at least three selections at odds of 1.40 or higher, within seven days. Accounts funded with crypto are excluded. The homepage banner and the bonus rules haven’t always matched, so read the rules on 22bet.ug before you deposit.

⚽ Markets

22Bet’s market list is one of the largest you can use in Uganda, covering the Premier League, the Champions League, table tennis, esports and much more. The casino side is just as big, with thousands of slots and hundreds of live tables. The trade-off is a busy layout that can feel crowded on a mid-range phone.

💳 Deposits and withdrawals

The cashier lists MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money, plus Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer and Bitcoin. Deposits start at UGX 500 and withdrawals at UGX 5,000. Airtel withdrawals must go to the same number you deposited from, and expect identity checks before larger withdrawals. 22Bet also requires your total bets to at least equal your deposits before you can withdraw, so you can’t deposit and immediately cash out.

📱 App and support

iPhone users can download the 22Bet Uganda app from the App Store, and Android users get the app from 22bet.ug, though the mobile site is the main way most people bet. Support runs 24/7 on English live chat.

Overview and licence

Gal Sport Betting, better known as GSB, is one of the most familiar betting names in Uganda, with an online sportsbook and physical shops. It holds three 2026 NLGRB licences, including general betting (NLGRB-BM-26-0245) and casino (NLGRB-CS-26-0170). The app feels local and familiar, which is a big part of its appeal.

💰 Welcome bonus

GSB offers new customers a 100% first-deposit bonus up to UGX 500,000, the largest flat welcome match we could confirm from more than one source this month. A UGX 100,000 deposit would earn UGX 100,000 in bonus funds. The bonus has to be rolled over three times at total odds of 3.0 before you can withdraw winnings from it, so it suits bettors who already play accumulators.

⚽ Markets and features

GSB covers the main football leagues and other popular sports, and Aviator is usually available too. You can bet online, through the app, in GSB shops or by USSD, which helps if your data runs out or you’re using a basic phone.

💳 Deposits and withdrawals

Deposits and withdrawals run mainly through MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money, and you can also deposit in GSB shops. GSB’s own terms allow up to 72 hours for mobile money withdrawals, and independent testers found payouts noticeably slower than the app itself; one test withdrawal stalled over a weekend until live chat stepped in. Use one phone number consistently for your account and payments, because mismatched numbers are a common cause of login and payout problems.

☎️ Support

GSB has a toll-free line, 0800 334 455, plus live chat and email. Testers found live chat genuinely helpful in pushing a delayed payout through.

Overview and licence

betPawa operates in Uganda through Chop Gaming Limited, which holds 2026 NLGRB licences for general betting (NLGRB-BM-26-0181) and casino (NLGRB-CS-26-0182). The brand is built around low stakes and low data use, and it has put money into Ugandan football: through a deal with FUFA, betPawa pays cash bonuses to players on winning teams in second-tier league matches.

🧮 Promotions

betPawa doesn’t run a traditional welcome bonus. Instead, its Win Bonus adds a percentage to your winnings when a qualifying accumulator wins, and the percentage grows as you add selections. It’s paid automatically. Just remember that every extra selection makes a slip much harder to win, so don’t build longer accumulators only to chase a bigger boost.

⚽ Markets

The sportsbook is deliberately stripped down, focusing on the main football leagues and popular sports, with casino games under its casino licence. That keeps pages fast on cheap phones and slow connections.

💳 Deposits and withdrawals

You can deposit with MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money, and MTN users can pay through USSD using the merchant code BETPAWA. Note that MTN adds a UGX 110 fee on deposits under UGX 2,000. Betting also works over USSD without the app, which is handy when data is scarce.

💬 Support

betPawa’s support runs through Telegram, Facebook Messenger and X rather than phone or email. That works for quick questions but is less reassuring if you have a payment dispute.

5. 1xBet review: the deepest market list

★★★★☆8.4/10

Overview and licence

1xBet has had a bumpy history in Uganda. In February 2024 its local company, Advanced Gaming Limited, told the NLGRB it was closing its Ugandan operations, and players were told to withdraw their funds. The brand later returned to the official list, and for 2026 it holds a general betting licence for online operations, NLGRB-BM-26-0206. Note that this licence covers betting: we couldn’t find a separate 2026 online casino licence for 1xBet in Uganda.

💰 Welcome bonus

New customers can claim a first-deposit sports bonus on 1xbet.ug, wagered on accumulators of three or more selections at minimum odds per leg within 30 days. We found different percentages and maximum amounts quoted for Uganda this year, so we don’t print a figure. Check the exact match and cap in your account before your first deposit.

⚽ Markets

Market depth is 1xBet’s calling card. Independent testers counted more than 6,000 events on a single day, including more than a thousand football events. If you like lower leagues, table tennis or unusual special markets, no other site in our ranking offers as much.

💳 Deposits and withdrawals

The cashier lists Airtel Money and MTN Mobile Money, along with bank transfer, cards and several cryptocurrencies. Deposits start at UGX 1,000 and withdrawals at UGX 5,000, and withdrawals must go to the same number you deposited from.

📱 App and support

A native Android app is available for Uganda, and the mobile site works well too. Support is weaker than at local brands: testers found email to be the main channel, with no phone line or live chat on the Ugandan layout.

Overview and licence

Bangbet operates in Uganda through Everwin Golden Silk Uganda Co. Limited, which holds 2026 NLGRB licences for general betting (NLGRB-BM-26-0250) and casino (NLGRB-CS-26-0251). It’s an international brand with a quick, simple betting flow.

🎁 Promotions

New customers receive a small free-bet reward at sign-up. When we researched this article, the offer was shown mainly as graphics without full written wagering terms, so read the terms carefully in the app before you rely on it.

⚽ Markets and app

Bangbet covers the main football leagues and other popular sports, plus casino games under its 2026 casino licence. Placing a bet is quick, though independent testers noticed the sports tab occasionally hanging on a loading screen.

💳 Deposits and withdrawals

Payments go through the Yo! mobile money gateway, with transfers capped at UGX 5,000,000 each and UGX 20,000,000 per day, among the highest limits in our ranking. In independent testing, a small withdrawal reached an MTN wallet within minutes, the fastest of the brands tested.

💬 Support

Bangbet offers live chat, WhatsApp and phone lines on both MTN and Airtel, a better mix than several bigger brands.

Overview and licence

Fortebet is one of Uganda’s best-known betting names, run by Massalia Limited, which appears on the NLGRB’s 2026 list of licensed operators. In 2025 the company held a general betting licence covering both online and land-based betting, plus a betting machine licence for its shops. That mix of online betting and physical outlets is what sets Fortebet apart.

🎁 Promotions

We couldn’t confirm Fortebet’s current welcome offer from a reliable source, so we don’t quote one. Fortebet competes more on brand familiarity and convenience than on a headline bonus. If an offer is shown when you register, read the minimum odds and rollover before you opt in.

⚽ Sports and casino

The sportsbook is football-led with a spread of other sports, and Fortebet also offers casino games such as slots and table games.

💳 Payments

You can deposit and withdraw with MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money, and Fortebet’s shops give you a cash option if you prefer betting in person.

Overview and licence

Bongo Bongo is a Ugandan sportsbook and casino operated by Quick Venture Limited, which holds 2026 NLGRB licences for betting (NLGRB-BM-26-0208) and casino (NLGRB-CS-26-0207). As with Betika, the licence number in the site footer has been reported as out of date, so check the company name on the NLGRB list.

🎰 Welcome offer

Bongo Bongo’s welcome offer is a batch of free spins for the casino, not a sports bonus. Independent reviewers reported a very short window to wager the qualifying deposit, so it suits slots players who’ll use it straight away rather than football bettors.

💳 Payments and support

MTN Mobile Money works for deposits and withdrawals, and testers reported no operator fee on withdrawals. Minimum deposit figures differ across Bongo Bongo’s own help pages, so check the cashier before you pay. Support is available by phone, Telegram and email from 8am to midnight.