KICKBET BOOKMAKER REVIEW
REVIEW SUMMARY
WHAT MAKES KICK BET A GOOD BETTING SITE
OUR RATING – 9.2/10
BONUS – 1 MIL NGN
OVERVIEW
Kick bet is a relatively well-known betting brand in many African countries. It first opened in 2017 in Tanzania and Uganda, later expanding to Cameroon. Now, since mid-2024 Kickbet is also available for sports fans from Nigeria. Therefore, we saw this as a good time to review their services and let you know what we think.
Given Kickbet’s success in building a considerable player base in neighboring countries, we expect them to quickly gain popularity in Nigeria. At the moment they are operating under a valid Curacao Gaming license. Kickbet isn’t yet licensed by any local regulatory organizations.
Nevertheless, even though they have what it takes to become the go-to platform for many local betting enthusiasts, there are certain areas that could use improvement. Let’s go over everything they have to offer to give you a good overview of what is good as well as the things that could be better.
REGISTRATION
As a newcomer, creating an account is the very first thing you need to get started, so let’s look at the registration process step by step.
The registration form offers only one way to create an account, completing and submitting a registration form. The form itself is rather straightforward, you will be asked for your personal details and contact information. That is the only thing required at this stage.
Once you submit the registration form, you will need to verify your email address by opening a link that will be sent to you. As soon as you do that – your account is all set and you can start using it.
Please bear in mind that you will also need to submit some additional information within 30 days of registration or prior to a withdrawal request. We recommend doing it when you register to save you some time in the future.
You will need to upload the following documents:
- Copy of identity – ID copy (passport or identity card)
- Proof of ID address (address bank statement, utility bill – not older than 30 days)
WELCOME OFFER
As a newcomer from Nigeria, you will have to choose between two welcome offers. You can either pick a 100% deposit bonus or a free bet. Bear in mind that you can pick only one.
The deposit bonus is a 100% top up of your first payment up to ₦1,000,000. This bonus will remain active for 15 days. Your bonus funds must be wagered 10 times before they can be converted into real money balance. Only bets with the odds of 2.00 or higher will count towards wagering.
The second possible welcome offer you can pick is a ₦5,000 free bet. Free bets are credited automatically upon registration. This free bet can only be used in the pre-match betting section with the odds of 1.90 or higher. If you are going to place an accumulator bet, each individual selection should have the odds of 1.90 or higher and the combined odds of your bet should be at least 4.50.
SUPPORT
Kickbet’s support service is labeled as 24/7 and the main way to get in touch with support is via their live chat window. You can bring up the live chat window by tapping or clicking the deadest icon which is located in the header of the website.
With the above in mind, we’ve tried to get in touch with their customer care team via live chat. However, after several attempts, the live chat window didn’t connect us with a support agent. Instead, we saw a message that their customer care team will get back to us via email
SPORTS BETTING SECTION AND ODDS
At the moment the sports betting section at Kickbet lists over 25 different disciplines. This covers the major mainstream sports as well as some non-sport options like TV shows and political events.
Now that we know what the bigger picture is like, let’s get into some details. take a look at a football match from Italy’s Serie A as an example. This match between Como and Parma is considered a high-profile event, so the number of betting markers is expected to be higher.
In the pre-game phase, this game has over 500 different bet types to choose from. Starting from classic ones like 1X2, “over / under” and handicaps all the way to special markets such as “own goal” and combination bets.
LIVE BETTING
The live betting section features early all the same betting options as the pre-game section covered earlier. With the exception of those where phase changes aren’t applicable.
To give a clearer idea of what you can expect, let’s take a random football match as an example. On an average, between 40 and 80 markets will be concurrently open for betting throughout the duration of the game. Betting is usually open until the very last minutes of most games.
Additionally, the betting interface has a Betbuilder feature button, which should allow you to combine multiple outcomes from a single event into one bet. When trying to test it, we weren’t able to get this feature to work. If you have any feedback for the Betbuilder feature, which you would like to share with others – feel free to use our community page.
SPORTS COVERED BY KICKBET
American Football, Australian Rules, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing & UFC, Chess, Darts, E-Sports, Floorball, Football, Formula 1, Futsal, Gaelic Sports, Golf, Handball, Politics, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Sports, Table Tennis, Tennis, TV-Games, Volleyball, Waterpolo
DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS
Kickbet supports several different payment options, including direct bank transfers from Nigerian banks.
The first option on their list is cryptocurrencies, and this means direct transfers to their addresses. This is done through a third party blockchain payment gateway.
If you use Coinbase, there is also a dedicated “Coinbase” option. This will take you to Coinbase’s native gateway, where you can complete the payment from your account.
The next possible payment option is PerfectMoney, which you can select if you are familiar with this system and are using it.
Finally, you can top up your player account with a direct bank transfer. Kickbet’s banking is handled by Fidelity Bank, so ensure that you are able to transfer to an account at Fidelity Bank.
Minimum deposit and withdrawal amounts:
- The minimum possible bank transfer deposit is ₦1,000.
- The minimum possible bank transfer withdrawal is ₦1,000.
- The minimum possible crypto deposit is ₦18,000.
- The minimum possible crypto withdrawal is ₦36,000
HOW TO MAKE A DEPOSIT?
Go to kickbet7.com and sign in using your email address and password. If you don’t remember your password and are unable to log in, press the “Forgot password?” button. A password reset link will be emailed to you within a minute.
Once you are logged in, you should see a green deposit button in the top right corner of the screen. You will then be moved over to the deposits page where you will see all the available payment methods.
The payments page will display a number of different payment methods. Take a minute to review them and press the one, which seems to be most suitable for you.
Depending on the payment method of your choice, you might need to add some additional information. For example, this applies to bank transfers – you will need to specify your account number. Now simply follow the instructions to complete your deposit.
HOW TO WITHDRAW FROM KICKBET?
The withdrawals page can be accessed either from the “My Account” section or from the deposits page. You can open it by clicking or tapping the tab labeled as “withdraw”.
To ensure the security of your account and to validate your account as per the Terms and Conditions it is required that you provide the following documents within 30 days of registration or prior to withdraw request:
Proof of identity. Acceptable forms of proof are copies of:
- A valid photographic identity document, government issued national identity document, current valid full passport, full driver’s license, armed forces identity card, signed known employer ID card.
Proof of registered personal address. Acceptable forms of proof are copies of:
- Bank/credit card statement or utility bill no older than 30 days, published voter roll, mortgage statement from a recognized lender no older than 30 days.
- Mobile phone bills, screenshots from online accounts, and national identity cards are not accepted as proof of address.
To confirm your withdrawal you will be contacted by telephone, so please update your phone number.
If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact Kickbet support.
PROMOTIONS AT KICKBET
Kickbet have a decently packed promotions and offers section where you can find bonuses for new and existing players. Therefore, even if you have already used your welcome offer, you will still have something to look forward to.
WELCOME FREE BET
The welcome free bet is available to all newly registered players from Nigeria, and it will be automatically credited to your player account. The total amount of your free bet is ₦5,000 and it will remain valid for 5 days.
Once you are ready to use your free bet, you will need to head over to the pre-match section and pick bets with odds of 1.90 or higher.
If you want to place an accumulator free bet, make sure that each individual selection has the odds of 1.90 or higher and the combined odds of your bet are 4.50 or higher.
WELCOME DEPOSIT BONUS
The welcome deposit bonus offered is triggered by your first deposit. It will be automatically added to your account as long as your first top up is at least ₦1,000. The maximum bonus amount you can receive from this promotion is ₦1,000,000.
Once the bonus is in your player account, you will need to wager it 10 times before it can be withdrawn. Bets that will count towards wagering should have the odds of 2.00 or higher. All bonus funds will expire in 15 days if the wagering requirements are not met.
Wagering: 10x
Minimal deposit: ₦1,000
Bonus valid for 15 days
Required odds: 2.00 or higher
OTHER PROMOTIONS AT KICK BET
As mentioned earlier, existing players will also have some promotions and bonuses they can take advantage of.
CRYPTO DEPOSIT BONUS
Kickbet has a special bonus applicable to your first cryptocurrency deposit. This is a 50% bonus up to ₦1,000,000.
This bonus, like the ones we already mentioned above, will be automatically credited to your player account.
The wagering conditions are quite harsh with this one, as you will be required to wager it 40 times. Only bets carrying the odds of 1.90 or higher will count towards wagering.
This crypto deposit bonus will remain valid for 30 days.
Wagering: 40x
Minimal deposit: ₦20,000
Bonus valid for 30 days
Required odds: 1.90 or higher
SPORTS DEPOSIT BONUS
This is a deposit bonus offer for existing players which will give you 20% of your deposit as bonus funds as long as the deposit itself is at least ₦1,000. When claiming this bonus, the maximum amount of bonus funds you can receive is ₦1,000,000.
This bonus has to be wagered 7 times before it can be withdrawn. Bets that will count towards wagering should have the odds of 1.90 or higher. Spots bonus funds will expire in 7 days if the wagering requirements are not met.
ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS
Bitcoin, USDC, BNB, Monero, Tron, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, PerfectMoney, Coinbase, Bank transfers
KICKBET CONTACTS
- Email Address: support@kickbet7.com
- Live chat: Yes
- Telegram
- Social Media: Instagram, X (former Twitter), Facebook
- Support page
KICKBET MOBILE
Kickbet, like every other local betting operator, focuses heavily on making their platform as friendly for mobile users as possible. There currently is no mobile app, however their mobile website works reasonably well on most devices.
We tested Kickbet’s mobile website with three different devices – an iPhone 13, a Google Pixel 6 XL and an older Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Upon reviewing and testing their website, we can confidently say that they did a reasonably good job at optimizing their website for mobile devices.
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
The mobile website performed well across all the devices we tested it on. Neither live streams of sporting events nor any embedded twitch streams of esports games are available. Therefore, I wouldn’t be able to tell how these would perform.
Kickbet7’s mobile website uses a pretty advanced caching functionality, allowing your browser to download and store static page elements. This means that when you navigate between pages, these elements will load directly from your phone’s memory instead of being downloaded each time. This approach greatly reduces the loading time for new pages, however it would require a certain amount of free disk space to be available on your device.
USER INTERFACE
The user interface of Kickbet’s mobile website follows most industry standards. This makes it easy for newcomers to understand it because it will seem similar to what you might have seen on other betting sites.
Let’s start off by dividing the interface into several sections which we can look into one by one.
Header section: the website’s header serves as the main account management panel as well as a navigation hub. Here, you will see your current balance, a link for customer support, and a menu button. Once you open that menu, it will have links to all gaming sections of the website, payment pages and account management pages.
Sports navigation bar: the sports navigation menu is a horizontal bar, which you can find under the website’s header. All currently available sports will be listed there. This navigation bar looks identical on both, live and pre-match betting sections.
Betslip: your betslip can be found in the bottom right corner of the screen. When you pick an outcome it will automatically open, you can either proceed with placing your bet or minimize it and continue adding selections. The betslip section has two additional tabs where you can see your open and settled bets.
KICKBET DESKTOP SITE OVERVIEW
A functional and user-friendly interface design is usually a good sign when it comes to betting sites, as this will enable you to find exactly what you need in just several steps, markets and selections should be clearly visible and understandable while the betslip part should show all details relevant to your bet and additional options and/or features if applicable. Below are some examples of how Kickbet’s online sports betting section looks like.
To explore the desktop website, let’s break it down into four key sections and examine each one individually:
Header: the website’s header serves as the main navigation panel, providing access to key sections of the website. Here, you can find things like the deposit button, your current balance, and links to account management.
Left sidebar – sports navigation: this navigation menu is positioned on the left side of the screen and it offers a list of sports and tournaments that are available for betting. Each sport or tournament displays an indicator showing the number of currently available games.
Center – betting interface: the largest part of the UI is occupied by the betting interface. It provides an overview of individual games, each with a preview of several popular markets. Selecting a game brings up a detailed betting interface with a complete list of all available markets and a scoreboard for live matches.
Betslip: your betslip is located on the right side of the screen. This is the section where you can see all of the outcomes you’ve added to your betslip. You can adjust stakes, add more selection, and place bets. There is also a bet history tab where you can see your active and recent bets.
KICK BET AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Kickbet operates its own affiliate program and hosts their own affiliate portal. If you would like to try yourself in affiliate marketing, you can create a partner account and start promoting their brand.
HOW IT WORKS?
To get started, you will need to apply to become an affiliate through Kickbet’s partner portal. You can access it by pressing the green button below. The registration process is relatively easy as it only requires a basic registration form to be filled out.
After submitting the registration form, an affiliate manager from Kickbet’s team will reach out to you. This will be your chance to ask questions and discuss details of your potential partnership.
In most cases, you can start with a standard revenue share deal, earning a percentage of the revenue generated by the players you bring in.
FAQ | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS KICKBET LEGIT?
Yes, Kickbet operates under a valid Curacao Gaming license.However, it is worth noting that they aren’t yet licensed by any local regulators.
HOW TO REGISTER AT KICKBET?
The registration process straightforward – you will need to complete a registration form and later verify your email address / phone number. You can find a detailed overview of the registration process in the registration section of this page.
HOW TO CLAIM THE WELCOME BONUS?
The welcome deposit bonus will be added to your player account as long as your first deposit is ₦1,000 or more. Make sure to use your bonus within 15 days, otherwise it will expire.
A detailed overview of the welcome offer can be found in the promotions section of this page.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM DEPOSIT?
The minimum amount you can deposit is ₦1,000.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM WITHDRAWAL?
The minimum withdrawal amount is ₦1,000 and may be larger depending on the payment method you want to use.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paul Echere – a life-long sports fan with a career in the betting industry. Paul has worked with many betting operators and platform providers since the very early days of iGaming. Having years of experience with numerous bookmakers, Paul is in an excellent position to review and rate sportsbook brands. Feel free to follow him on Facebook and LinkedIn to find out what he is up to.
