Odibets

Odibets is a sports betting platform with operations in Nairobi, Kenya. The platform is licensed and regulated by the Betting Control and Licensing Board.[1][2][3]

Odibets
IndustrySports betting
Founded2018
HeadquartersKenya, Africa
ProductsCasino, sport games, progressive jackpot
OwnerKareco Holdings Limited
Websiteodibets.com

History

In 2018, Odibets was founded by Jimmy Kibaki, son of third former president of the Republic of Kenya Mwai Kibaki. It had started operations in Kenya and then grown into other African nations.[4]

In 2020, the company was established in Ghana with a license from the Ghana Gaming Commission (GCG).[5]

In 2021, Odibets started sponsorship with National Amputee football team at Sh 1.5 million deal and the tournament was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.[6][7]

In the March 2021, Odibets partnered and sponsored Kenya national football team over 1 million US Dollars and become a motivation partner for the Harambee Stars.[8][9]

In July 2021, Odibets partnered with Khaligraph Jones, under their Odimtaani initiative to launch the ‘OdiNare’ rap challenge.[10][11]

In September 2022, Ferdinand Omurwa was sponsored by Odibets, created a new Kenyan and African record by 9.77 seconds and finished second behind American Trayvon Bromell who competed world leading with the timing of 9.77 seconds.[12][13]

December 2021, Odibets has partnered with Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz for his new project WasafiBet, which was a way of giving back to the fans for their support.[14]

Odibets signed brand ambassadors such as Edward Murimi and Charles Odongo (Ugali Man)[15][16] Odibets encouraged and had given him a Sh5 million and raised up Sh9,000 for his cat and a car as part of Odi Mtaani talent development impulsion.[17]

References
  1. "BETTING CONTROL AND LICENSING BOARD LICENSED OPERATORS FOR 2021/2022 AS AT 1st JANUARY 2022". /bclb.go.ke.
  2. "Cash Out Iko! OdiBets Introduces New Game-changing Feature | Goal.com". Goal.
  3. "Kitengela realtor scores near million win with Odibets". The Standard (Kenya).
  4. "Odibets Owner, Brand Ambassador And Maximum Winnings". whownskenya. 17 June 2021.
  5. "Gaming Commission of Ghana - Licensed Operators". gamingcommission.gov.gh.
  6. "Odibets in Sh1.5 million boost for amputee football tourney". Nation Africa. 6 October 2021.
  7. "Odibets comes to the Rescue of the Kenya Amputee football team". TeamKenya.co.ke.
  8. Eshitemi, Rodgers. "Football Kenya Federation unveils gaming firm Odibets as Harambee Stars partners". The Standard.
  9. "Odibets Signs Deal With Harambee Stars » gamblers.africa". gamblers.africa. 21 August 2021.
  10. "Odibets heeds to Khaligraph call, unveils rap challenge". The Star.
  11. Kanja, Kirsten. "OdiNare Challenge: Khaligraph Jones launches online rapping contest". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. The Standard (Kenya).
  12. Olobulu, Timothy (22 September 2021). "Odibets gifts Ferdinand Omanyala brand new car". Capital Sports.
  13. "Odibet gifts Ferdinand Omanyala brand new car". Nation. 22 September 2021.
  14. "Odibets partners with Diamond Platnumz to launch Wasafibet". The Star.
  15. "Viral freestyle CBD juggler bags lucrative deal with Odibets". The Star.
  16. "Ugali Man Biography, Real Name, Family, Career and Brand Endorsement". whownskenya. 9 June 2021.
  17. "Odibets Takes 'Ugali Man' To Be Brand Ambassador". Kenya News Agency. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
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