Sports and betting

In Botswana, sports are built around football and athletics.

In the Botswana Premier League, Township Rollers, Gaborone United and Jwaneng Galaxy compete, and the Zebras national team remains the main object of fan emotions.

Athletics is a national pride: the country was glorified by middle and long distance runners, which maintains interest in international tournaments and betting on them.

Netball, boxing and rugby are also popular, school and university competitions are developing.

Sports betting is legal and licensed: ground reception points and local online operators operate, the main offer is football (including European and South African championships), as well as tennis and basketball.

The market is quickly moving into a mobile format: live betting, express trains and promotions for new customers dominate.

Regulators emphasize responsible play and control of age restrictions (18 +), and bookmakers introduce limits and self-exclusion.

Transparent odds, quick payouts and convenient local replenishment methods are important for players, which makes betting available both in cities and beyond.