22Bet SMS Betting: How to Register via SMS

22Bet, without a doubt, is one of the best platforms for online sports betting in Kenya. The gaming hub offers various sports and casino games, making it a rising star among Kenyan bettors. With top-tier betting services, enticing winning odds, and a user-friendly website, 22Bet is quickly winning hearts. In this article, we’ll guide you as we journey through the fascinating realm of 22Bet’s SMS betting services, how to place a bet, and if it’s still a viable option in 2023.

About 22Bet 

22Bet is an online gambling platform that has overtaken the Kenyan market with a sportsbook and casino. Established in 2018, the bookmaker has been entertaining Kenyan punters under a license from the Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya (BCLB).  It presents a user-friendly interface, diverse sports markets, competitive odds, and a secure betting environment. Regardless of your interest in football, basketball, tennis, or any other sport, you’ll find plenty of options on 22Bet.

How to Bet on 22Bet by SMS

How do you place a bet via SMS?  The short answer is no; the long answer is that this used to be a viable option for players who wanted to make bets offline. However, for reasons we do not know, the betting company has removed this as an option for Kenyan gamblers. 

This doesn’t mean you can’t still register and place wagers on the gambling platform. You will just have to use the website or mobile app. It’s a very headache-free process with only a couple of steps. Let’s take a look to start betting!

1

Create an Account

You can register on their website or mobile app. The form will ask for your phone number and the creation of a secure password. Additionally, you must agree to the terms and conditions and confirm that you’re at least 18 years old. Once you have completed these steps, your 22Bet account will be ready.  
Want the full rundown on betting profile creation, read our in-depth article on how to register 22Bet account.

2

Fund Your Account

Once you are done creating your account, you can deposit funds. The process is a piece of cake; you have a few nifty options. Easy M-Pesa, versatile Airtel Money, or bank transfers can be used.

3

Select a Sport

Finding the game you want to wager on is quite easy. Once you’re on the 22Bet platform, look up at the top of the screen. You’ll see the “Sports” section in the menu. Once you have clicked on it, you will see a list of sports and championships to choose from.

4

Select an Event

Once you are done picking a sport, you find popular events like football matches commonly take up most of the screen. The sport you have chosen will take the spotlight, and the page will display all the related events. 

5

Choose a Bet type

You’ll find popular options like over/under, where you predict if the final score will surpass a certain point, the money line for selecting the winner or a draw, and the handicap.

6

Place Your Wager

Simply enter the amount you want to bet and click the “Place a bet” button. It’s a straightforward process to get your wager in.

As you can see, the bookmaker has removed the SMS betting method, which currently doesn’t support it. 

If you need help understanding how to bet via SMS on 22Bet, text BETHELP to the number 29252, and you’ll receive all the instructions you need to kickstart your betting.

22Bet Withdrawal Via SMS 

According to the customer support agent at 22Bet, there is no way to withdraw funds via SMS. However, all the other methods Kenyan punters can use include: 

• Airtel Money
• M-Pesa 

Conclusion 

Unfortunately, the online gambling platform has removed such a cool feature from its sportsbook. We really hope they will listen to the people and bring back this feature. However, for now, betting on 22Bet can be done only via mobile app and website, no USSD codes or SMS are available. While this might break hearts, betting via the other methods is just as easy; the only need an internet connection, and you are good to go. 

Ali Mwangi