Odibets Review For Kenyan Players. 2020 Update.
Since its emergence in 2018, Odibets has become a significant player in the Kenyan betting industry. The brand broke fresh ground in the Kenyan Gambling industry by being the first to introduce the mobile betting system. However, mobile betting is not the standout feature of this platform; Odibet’s zero minimum deposit offer is the edge it has over the competition. This wholly sports betting platform focuses on the low-tier end of the customer base and does its best to attract them. By aggressively targeting Kenya’s young bettors with billboard adverts and trending social media hashtags, Odibets has shown a deliberate market strategy. How this equates with the company’s present stature and growth in Kenya’s highly contested betting industry is the sole object of this review. In doing so, we hope to provide you with a thorough analysis of the Odibets betting platform and where it ranks against its competition.
Who are the competitors in the Kenyan Betting Market?
There are over 22 registered betting businesses in Kenya jostling for a fair share of the 13.5 million gambling market. A significant number of these companies like 22Bet – currently the most popular betting company in Kenya – are foreign-owned. It is, therefore, incredible that despite the immense competition faced against companies with more outstanding financial prowess, and features, Odibets still ranks highly.
Odibets vs. The Competition
By leveraging on its key market, Odibets has built strong followership. Yet, this Kenyan-owned company is still a distance away from industry leaders like Mozzartbet and 22bet. The latter unarguably owns the best betting site in Kenya. Given its strong followership and market strategy that focuses on the high volume, low-stake end of the market, it is easy to wonder why Odibets lags. However, a close look will reveal three critical faultlines in the Odibets gaming platform.
Sports betting market: Odibets tries to focus on their strength – sports betting, ignoring the teeming number Kenyan bettors with a passion for online casinos and esports. On the other hand, Odibets’ competitors have a wider variety of betting options and games. 22Bet, for example, has a broader list of sports betting market options, beating Odibets at its game. The live betting opportunity provided by 22Bets on sports games is a deal-breaker for most sports punters who see Odibets as a company ‘stuck in mediocrity.’
Diverse betting options: Despite taking the lead in sports betting, 22bet possesses a dominant share of the Kenyan online casino market. They provide a full online casino with a plethora of popular games, continually updating their gaming options to meet their players’ interests. 22Bet carries all its customers along as it features all sports and games that pique the players’ interests. Beyond sports, virtual sports, and casinos, 22bet delves into other exciting areas like politics and culture. It features special events like the winner of the 2020 US presidential elections.
Customer support: In stark contrast to Odibets appalling and unhelpful customer support, 22Bet has multiple customer support channels providing 24/7 assistance to customers. The consistent reliability of 22Bet customer support has helped enormously in customer retention, a problem currently plaguing Odibets.
These and a host of other factors, like welcome bonuses and promotional offers, attractive odds, user-friendly experience, and live streamings, have kept Odibets steps below industry leaders like 22bet.
Does Odibets Possess the Requisite Licensing to Operate in Kenya?
Odibets acquired its betting license from the Kenyan betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB). Its license number is 0000032. This bookmaker is therefore registered to offer betting services to the Kenyan market. Beyond Kenya, Odibets recently acquired a license to operate in Ghana.
Games Available on Odibets
Odibets only concentrates on sports. The games available for betting in Odibets include the following:
- Basketball
- American football
- Soccer
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- e-sport
- Ice hockey.
Jackpot
Odibets does not provide Jackpot prediction offers.
Bonuses and Promotions in Odibets
In addition to the free betting for new customers, Odibets offers a welcome bonus of ksh30 for first-timers. At the moment of writing this review, Odibets does not provide any other promotional offers or rewards to its new or existing customers. Odibets key rival, 22Bet, offers its customers a 100% welcome bonus of up to KSH15000, with numerous promotional offers for existing customers.
Odibets Mobile design
Odibets broke new ground in the Kenyan betting market by introducing the first SMS mobile betting platform. By this option, customers can register in as quickly as 15 seconds, deposit money, place bets, and withdraw earnings through SMS. By introducing the deposit, wager, and withdrawal by SMS option, Odibets gained access to a large volume of Kenyan punters who lacked access to a smartphone or internet.
On the one hand, this strategy is a significant reason behind Odibets’ continued relevance. Today many major betting companies like Mozzartbet and 22Bet have introduced the SMS betting platform.
On the other hand, one must recognize that Kenya has one of the highest numbers of smartphone users in Africa, with a market penetration of over 90%. They also have the highest percentage of users with access to the internet. An SMS betting option could, therefore, not be the sole criterion for customer conversion and retention.
How to register on Odibets
To register on Odibets, you require a cellphone number and a preferred password. Once you have these, follow the guideline below to create an account in Odibets:
- First, visit Odibets.com
- Once on the Odibets homepage, proceed to click on the ‘sign up’ icon located at the upper right corner of the screen.
- Type in your phone number
- Provide Odibets with a preferred password that you can easily remember. Such a password should not be over 6 characters.
- After keying in your details as requested above, select ‘Create User’ to get a PIN via SMS.
- Enter the PIN on the registration form, to activate the account
Depositing on Odibets
Once an account has been created on Odibets, the next step is to deposit funds. Deposits can be made using the M-Pesa mobile platform or on the odibets.com website. On the M-Pesa app or USSD platform, simply transfer the desired sum into the playbill account of Odibets, 290680. This transfer can also be done using the odibets.com deposit feature. Your deposit should reflect instantly in your Odibets.com wallet. Once you receive a confirmation from Odibets that your transfer was successful, you are good to go.
Note that deposits on the Odibets gaming platform must go through Safaricom’s mobile money transaction or M-Pesa.
How to withdraw on Odibets
- Visit Odibets.com
- Type in your mobile number and your password to login
- Select withdrawal at the top left section of your device
- Next provide your full names – first name and surname – in the space given.
- Input your amount for withdrawal (minimum of Kshs200)
- Click on ‘request withdrawal.’
- Receive your earnings within minutes
Pros
Affordability is the underlying principle that guides this bookmaker. This philosophy is the reason why the three stand out features of Odibets aim to ease the financial restrictions on wagering. As a result, Odibets has remained a highly popular option among low-stake punters.
- Free registration: One distinctive feature that makes Odibets stand out among other betting platforms in Kenya is the fact that it does not charge any fee for registration. This feature gives it an edge over other betting platforms as the influx of punters keeps increasing into their website, thereby attracting traffic into their platform.
- Free bet for new users: besides registering at without funding the betting account, Odibets allows users to place a bet for free.
- No minimum deposit amount: Another advantage Odibet has over other betting platforms anchors on the absence of a minimum deposit amount on its site. It gives users the leverage to wager any amount they can afford.
Cons
- Site usability: Odibets has a low-quality mobile application lacking in usability.
- Limited deposit methods: The absence of options for customers to deposit makes it difficult for customers to play on their platform.
- No Jackpot: Odibets does not offer a jackpot package, which is one of the motivating factors that drive bettors into the betting scene.
- Poor customer support: Odibets customer support does not measure up to its competitors. The often unavailable and largely unreliable support has dissuaded many from using this platform.
- Limited sportsbook: Odibets has a limited number of games in its sportsbook compared to the diverse market offered by keen competitors like 22Bets.
- No live betting: Odibets does not offer live betting
- No cash out option: Odibets has no cash out features
Customer support
Customers can only reach Odibets’ support through telephone or social media handles. There is no option for a live chat to cater to the immediate needs of customers. As such, Odibets customer support is barely average with often the butt of unsavory remarks by its customers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Kareco Holdings Limited, a Kenyan based limited liability company, claims ownership of Odibets.com. It was licensed by the Kenyan Betting Control and Licensing Board in 2019.
Odibets does not have cash out features
How do I redeem my free bet on Odibets?
Odibets offers free betting worth Ksh30 to all its new players. Here are the steps to follow while making your free bets:
- Choose Home team win (2), draw (3), or away team win (3) from the free bet game section for the day.
- Enter your mobile phone number
- Choose your secret wallet code (6 characters and above)
- Press ‘Submit Freebet’ to place your stake.
Does Odibets have a mobile application?
Yes, Odibets has a mobile application that is compatible with all smart mobile devices.
How do I delete my Odibets account?
The only way to delete your Odibets account is to call Odibets customer care on
Conclusion
It is always bettors should place their stakes in reliable and licensed betting platforms that give them premium value for money. The best betting companies should have excellent customer support, attractive promotions, great odds, jackpot offers, live bets, and live stream, and other exciting packages to keep the bettors engaged.
Unfortunately, Odibets does not tick all the boxes stated above as it does not have good customer support and jackpot offers. It is merely a limited sportsbook focused on providing an affordable betting option for Kenyan punters at the expense of holistic gaming experience. This inadequacy has birthed the dominance of betting platforms like 22Bet.
Therefore, there is an urgent need for Odibet to look into an upgrade of its brand. Key areas of focus should be on mobile usability, customer support, and betting options. Any other approach will see this Kenyan darling fall further off into oblivion.