Sports Betting and iGaming Operator
Companies offering sports betting and igaming operator in the iGaming industry — 10 listed.
ODDSET Sportwetten GmbH
Munich, Germany
ODDSET Sportwetten GmbH is the licensed operator of the long-standing ODDSET sports betting brand in Germany. Established effectively on 1 January 2020, the company took over the traditional sports betting offering previously run by German state lottery companies, modernising and expanding it into the digital space. Based in Munich, Germany, ODDSET Sportwetten GmbH holds both an online and retail sports betting licence granted by the Regional Council of Darmstadt on 15 December 2022, placing it under the supervision of the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder. The company provides a full range of sports betting services, including pre-match betting, live betting, and a dedicated mobile app, all available through its platform at oddset.de. It targets German-speaking sports fans, with a strong focus on football, basketball, Formula 1, and other popular sports. ODDSET also operates a community hub called the 'Fanzone' and maintains active social media channels. The brand is a partner of the German Football Association (DFB). As a state-licensed operator, ODDSET emphasises responsible gaming, security, and integrity. The company is represented by managing directors Dr. Michael Hettich and Christof Schöpfel, with a team described as sports enthusiasts based at the Munich headquarters.
BetPawa
Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda
betPawa is one of Africa's largest and fastest-growing online sports betting and casino platforms, operating across multiple Sub-Saharan African markets including Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Founded in Kenya in 2014 by entrepreneurs Kresten Buch and Juri Sidorenko, the brand is owned by Mchezo Limited and powered by the proprietary PawaTech platform, an Estonian-built technology stack optimised for low-bandwidth environments and mobile money integration. betPawa's core offering is a mobile-first sportsbook that accepts stakes as low as ₦1 or UGX 1 and offers a cumulative Win Bonus of up to 1,250% on multi-leg bets. The company has registered over 10 million customers across the continent and processed more than $1 billion in bets in 2024, with estimated net gaming revenue of $100–150 million. Beyond sports betting, betPawa provides a full casino, virtual sports, jackpots (Pick17 and Pawa6), and the popular crash game Aviator, for which it holds the African record for the highest single payout. Headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, the group employs between 200 and 500 people and holds licensed operations in each active market, while also pursuing expansion into new territories such as Tanzania and Ivory Coast.
Bolabet
Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia
Bolabet Group is a privately held sports betting and gaming operator founded in 2005 and headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia. The company operates across Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi, holding regulated licenses from each country’s gaming authorities. It began as a retail betting operator and has since evolved into a fully integrated digital platform, offering sports betting, an online casino, virtual sports, and innovative mobile products such as ChatBet AI, a WhatsApp-based betting interface launched in 2025. Bolabet employs between 200 and 500 people and describes itself as “built in Africa for African players.” The company maintains a large retail footprint of betting shops while aggressively expanding its digital channels. It has pursued brand visibility through sports sponsorships, including a deal with Zimbabwe’s Dynamos FC. The leadership team includes Group CEO Hilton Hasson, a veteran with over 33 years in African iGaming, along with CFO Ray Kumwenda and Group CRO Sanka Ngulube. Bolabet is privately held and co-founded by Novka Salipur, who remains involved as a strategic stakeholder.
Mozzart
Belgrade, Serbia
Mozzart is a prominent gambling and sports betting operator headquartered in Belgrade, Serbia, with a strong presence across South-Eastern Europe and growing operations in Africa. Founded in 2001, the company evolved from a retail betting network into a multi-channel operator offering a comprehensive sportsbook, live betting, virtual sports, casino, and poker under the Mozzart Bet brand. It serves customers in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kenya, and Nigeria, holding licenses from regulatory bodies including Serbia's Games of Chance Administration and Kenya's Betting Control and Licensing Board. With approximately 1,000 employees, Mozzart is a regional leader known for extensive sports coverage, competitive odds, and live streaming services. The company has invested in technology infrastructure, migrating to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization to support a DevOps culture and improve reliability. It is also a significant sports sponsor, particularly in football, with deals in Kenya and the Balkans.
MBet is a leading sportsbook and online casino operator headquartered in East Africa, with a primary focus on the Tanzanian and Democratic Republic of Congo markets. Founded in 2013, the company grew into one of the region’s most recognised betting brands by pioneering mobile-first solutions such as USSD and SMS betting, enabling customers with feature phones to place bets without internet access. MBet was an early adopter of localised features including a DIY event creation tool and a dynamic betslip engine supporting up to 50 accumulator selections. In 2024, the operator announced a landmark turnkey partnership with EveryMatrix, migrating from its proprietary 11-year-old technology stack to EveryMatrix’s OddsMatrix sportsbook, CasinoEngine, BonusEngine, and GamMatrix platforms. This deal is EveryMatrix’s largest African turnkey agreement to date and positions MBet to scale rapidly across the continent. The operator also maintains a sports betting presence in South Africa via mbet.co.za. While exact financial figures are not disclosed, MBet’s partnerships and market penetration suggest a substantial operation with hundreds of thousands of active users. The company is led by CEO Javier Diaz, who has overseen the transition to third-party technology to drive the next phase of growth.
MichezoBet
Nairobi, Kenya
MichezoBet is a Kenya-focused online gambling platform offering sports betting, live betting, virtual sports, and casino games. Launched to bring an international gaming experience to Kenyan players, the brand operates under the corporate entity Michezobet Kenya Limited (also referenced as Ajebet Kenya Limited in privacy materials). The platform is licensed under Curaçao eGaming (license number 8048/JAZ) and transacts exclusively in Kenyan Shillings (KES). Its core appeal lies in deep integration with local mobile-money services—primarily Safaricom’s M-Pesa—allowing deposits and withdrawals to be handled entirely through mobile phones. The company maintains a modest footprint, with an estimated 11–50 employees based at its Nairobi headquarters. MichezoBet’s market entry followed a period of consolidation in Kenya’s betting sector, as the brand name emerged after the exit of Pevans East Africa, a pioneering local betting firm. The operator has also pursued media partnerships, including a Game On show produced in collaboration with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). While the company has not publicly disclosed its founding year or leadership roster, its operational model is built around accessibility, mobile-first user flows, and a straightforward cashier system designed for the Kenyan market.
TQJ Bet
São Paulo, Brazil
TQJ (Todos Querem Jogar) is a Brazilian sports betting and iGaming operator launched in 2024 as a venture of Grupo Silvio Santos (GSS), a major media, retail, and entertainment conglomerate. The company entered Brazil's regulated betting market with strong brand recognition from GSS's iconic television game shows, such as Show do Milhão and Gol Show, reaching over 113 million monthly viewers. TQJ is committed to responsible gaming and compliance, aiming to set industry standards. Its technology is powered by OpenBet, providing a fully compliant sportsbook engine, player account management, managed trading, and responsible gaming tools from Neccton. The first consumer brand, Bet do Milhão, launched in July 2025, followed by Baú Bingo. TQJ also partners with Genius Sports for official sports data and BetVision live streaming, and with Pragmatic Play for slots, live casino, and virtual sports. Licensed by the Brazilian Ministry of Finance, the company is led by Leonardo Sampaio as COO and operates from São Paulo. With the backing of GSS and a focus on entertainment and safe betting, TQJ is positioned as a major player in Brazil's growing iGaming sector.
YangaGames Technologies Limited
Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria
YangaGames Technologies Limited is a Nigerian full-service gaming operator headquartered in Isolo, Lagos, founded in 2016. The company operates a diversified portfolio of betting and gaming brands including YangaSport (sports betting, available in retail and online), YangaWin (radio-based raffles), YangaGames slots (online casino), and YangaLotto (digital lottery). Licensed by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission of Nigeria, the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering, and multiple state lotteries, YangaGames serves players and agents across Nigeria through retail outlets and digital channels. In 2024, the company entered a strategic partnership with Altenar to power its online sportsbook and casino operations, marking its seventh platform switch and what it describes as its most effective provider relationship to date. Led by founder and CEO Derrick David Kentebe, also known as 'Oga Yanga,' the company maintains a core team of approximately 30 employees, though its LinkedIn estimate of 1,001–5,000 likely includes retail agents. YangaGames is privately held and has not disclosed any external funding rounds, indicating organic growth funded by operational revenues.
Superbet Romania
One Cotroceni Park, Sector 5, Bucharest 011013, Romania
Superbet is a Romanian-founded global technology and entertainment company that has grown from a single retail bookmaker in Bucharest into one of Central and Eastern Europe’s leading sports betting and iGaming operators. Established in 2008 by entrepreneur Sacha Dragic, the company initially focused on providing modern, data-driven betting services in a market that lacked sophisticated retail and digital offerings. Over the past decade and a half, Superbet has expanded its footprint across more than ten countries, including key markets in Romania, Belgium, Poland, Serbia, and Brazil, while building a proprietary technology stack that powers its sportsbook, online casino, and social betting products. The company’s growth accelerated significantly in 2019 when Blackstone, the world’s largest private equity firm, made a €175 million minority strategic investment, enabling Superbet to scale its digital platform and expand internationally. Today, Superbet employs approximately 3,500 people and operates over 1,000 retail agencies alongside a comprehensive online platform. The brand is known for its customer-centric approach, commitment to responsible gaming, and strong data protection practices. Superbet also sponsors major chess events through the Super Foundation and has won several industry awards, including “Best Sports Betting Operator in Central and Eastern Europe” for three consecutive years. In 2025, the group reorganised under a new parent entity, Super Technologies, while continuing to operate its core betting and gaming brands.
