What is SportyBet and who operates it
SportyBet is operated in Nigeria by SportyBet Limited, the flagship product of Sporty Group — a consumer internet and technology conglomerate founded in 2013 by Indian entrepreneur and LSE graduate Sudeep Ramnani, who relocated to Lagos in 2012. The platform is licensed by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) (sportsbook licence 0001014) and the Lagos State Lotteries Board (LSLB) (licence 0000355).
SportyBet operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia. In Nigeria alone, registered users exceeded 2 million as of 2024, making it one of the country's top two bookmakers. The platform holds high-profile sponsorship agreements with Real Madrid, Manchester City and LaLiga as their official African betting partner.
SportyBet's official Nigerian site is sportybet.com/ng. Verify licences NLRC 0001014 and LSLB 0000355 directly on the regulator websites. The .co domain is an independent editorial guide — not SportyBet's own site.
Sports, markets, Flex and Cut 1
SportyBet covers 20+ sports with over 300 betting markets per football match. Live (in-play) betting is available across all major sports with real-time odds and a Cash Out option. SportyBet's LaLiga partnership (September 2024) delivers enhanced odds coverage on Spanish football.
| Sport | Coverage highlights | Live betting |
|---|---|---|
| Football | EPL, LaLiga (official partner), Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, UCL, UEFA Europa, CAF Champions League, AFCON, NPFL — 300+ markets per match | Yes |
| Basketball | NBA and international | Yes |
| Tennis | ATP, WTA, Grand Slams | Yes |
| Cricket, Rugby, Ice Hockey, Volleyball, Handball | International competitions | Yes |
| MMA/UFC, Boxing, Darts, Table Tennis, Badminton, Esports | All available | Yes |
Flex — SportyBet's signature bet type
Flex lets you place an accumulator and choose how many of your selections must be correct to collect a payout. Example: place a 10-leg accumulator, set Flex at 6 — if 4 of your picks lose, you still receive a (reduced) payout for 6 correct. This is unique to SportyBet and substantially reduces multi-bet risk.
Cut 1
Available on selected accumulator tickets — if one selection loses, your stake is refunded as a free bet.
Casino — Aviator, Sporty Hero and 400+ slots
SportyBet's casino has 16 game categories with a total of 400+ slot titles, 63 live dealer tables (Evolution and Pragmatic Play) and proprietary crash games.
Crash games
Aviator (Spribe), Sporty Hero (SportyBet's proprietary crash game with daily free bet 'rain' of up to ₦20,000,000 shared among all players), Sporty Jet, Galaxy Go and 15+ others.
Live casino
63 live tables including live roulette, live blackjack, live baccarat, live poker and live game shows streamed by Evolution Gaming and Pragmatic Play.
Slots & more
400+ slots (Power Spin, Money Train, Temple Tumble Megaways, Iron Bank), plus quick games (Red Black, Even Odd, Hi-Lo), scratch cards (Mines, Towers), Plinko, keno and bingo.
Virtual sports
Three virtual sports formats: Instant Virtuals (on-demand), Golden Virtuals (premium) and Scheduled Virtuals. Sports simulated: virtual football, horse racing, speedway, greyhounds and bike racing.
Deposits — USSD, bank transfer and OPay
SportyBet Nigeria processes deposits via USSD, bank transfer and digital wallets — minimum deposit ₦100. No card details are required for USSD deposits.
| Method | Min. | Max. | Fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USSD (*5006*CustomerID#) | ₦100 | ₦100,000/day (bank-dependent) | Free (most banks) | 30 sec–2 min |
| Bank Transfer (virtual account) | ₦100 | No cap stated | None | 5–15 min |
| OPay wallet | ₦100 | ₦500,000 | None | Instant |
| PalmPay wallet | ₦100 | — | None | Instant |
Withdrawals
- Bank transfer: min. ₦500, max. ₦9,999,999 per transaction, max. ₦15,000,000/day.
- OPay / PalmPay: min. ₦500, max. ₦500,000/day.
- Processing: typically 2 hours on weekdays; after-hours or weekend withdrawals may take longer due to interbank settlement.
- KYC: government-issued ID required for withdrawals above ~₦50,000. Account and bank account name must match exactly.
Supported banks for USSD: GTBank (*737#), Zenith Bank (*966#), Access Bank, First Bank, UBA, Stanbic IBTC, Fidelity Bank. Dial *5006*[CustomerID]# to deposit without data. Standard bank SMS charge of ₦50 applies from most banks.
Welcome bonus, 1,000% ACCA Boost and Sporty Hero Rain
SportyBet offers a 150% welcome bonus on the first deposit, an automatic 1,000% ACCA Boost on accumulators, and daily free-bet prizes in the Sporty Hero crash game.
Sports welcome bonus
- Offer: 150% match on first deposit, up to ₦100,000 bonus.
- Minimum qualifying deposit: ₦100. Example: deposit ₦66,667 → receive ₦100,000 bonus.
- Wagering: 5× the bonus amount at minimum odds of 3.15 per bet.
- Validity: 30 days.
- Bonus form: credited as Free Bet Gifts — not directly withdrawable; winnings from bonus bets are.
ACCA Boost — up to 1,000%
| Selections | Bonus on winnings |
|---|---|
| 2 | +3% |
| 5 | +20% |
| 10 | +80% |
| 20 | +300% |
| Max | +1,000% |
Sporty Hero Rain Gifts
Daily free bet pool of up to ₦20,000,000 distributed among all Sporty Hero players — no deposit required to receive a share.
Other ongoing promotions
- 10% weekly cashback on losses (selected markets/periods).
- Pursuit of Happiness: weekly Friday bonus promotion.
- Live Odds Boost: enhanced odds on selected live betting markets.
Mobile app
The SportyBet Android app is available as a direct APK download from sportybet.com/ng/mobile/. No iOS App Store listing — iPhone users access the mobile-optimised site at sportybet.com/ng. A Lite version at sportybet.com/ng/lite is available for users with slow connections.
| Platform | Available | Download method | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | Yes — APK | sportybet.com/ng/mobile/ — enable "unknown sources" in settings | Android 7.0+ |
| iOS (iPhone) | Mobile site | sportybet.com/ng via Safari — save to home screen | Any modern iPhone |
App features: full sportsbook with Flex and Cut 1, live betting and Cash Out, virtual sports (3 formats), casino (all 16 categories), account management and OPay/USSD deposits.
Customer support
SportyBet Nigeria support is available 24/7 via live chat, phone and WhatsApp.
- Live chat: 24/7 on the website — chatbot with human escalation.
- Phone / WhatsApp: 07008888888 · 09088999988 · +2349088999988 (WhatsApp)
- Email: nigeria.support@sportybet.com
- Help centre: sportybet.com/ng/support
- Social media: Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram