What is Premier Bet, and what is Premier Bet Zone?
Premier Bet is a sportsbook and casino operated by Entertainment Africa Ltd, trading as Premier Betting, Tanzania. The sports list covers 22 sports, including football, basketball, tennis, cricket, MMA, Speedway and Zoom Football. The operator's pages in our review do not explain what "Premier Bet Zone" refers to, so we do not describe it.
The site is aimed at African mobile money users, not at the UK. If you want to bet on the Premier League, a Premier League bet at this operator is placed in the same way as at any bookmaker, but the operator does not publish Premier League outright, relegation or top 4 odds that we can quote.
| Type | Online Casino & Sports Betting |
| License | Gaming Board of Tanzania |
| Welcome bonus | 150% up to 29 £ |
| Min deposit | £0.03 |
| Wagering | 5x |
| Providers | 58 |
| Sports | 22 |
| Support | Live chat, phone |
| Payment methods | Vodacom M-Pesa, Airtel Money +5 |
| Mobile app | APK from site |
Is Premier Bet legit and safe, and is it licensed?
Premier Bet is licensed by the Gaming Board of Tanzania, but it holds no licence valid for the United Kingdom, so it is not UKGC-regulated and we cannot call it licensed for UK players. Check the Gaming Board of Tanzania's official public register for the operator's entry. ChampsBase rates the brand 76/100.
Technically the site uses SSL/TLS 256-bit encryption, and the minimum gambling age is 18+. For UK residents, the practical drawback is plain: no UK Gambling Commission complaint route, no GamStop link-up that we can confirm. That is a serious gap, and we advise against depositing from the UK.
How do I sign up and log in?
Registration and login run on the operator's own site or app, and support is available in English and Swahili through live chat and phone. The exact registration fields and verification steps are not published, so we do not list numbered steps.
- Create an account on the operator's site or app; the minimum account deposit is £0.03.
- Log in with the credentials you set; if access fails, use live chat. Contact options are on the contacts page.
The first-deposit offer in numbers
The welcome offer is a 150% match on the first deposit up to £29, according to ChampsBase. Full terms are on the bonus page.
- Match: 150% on the first deposit, capped at £29.
- Wagering: 5x deposit + bonus. On a £29 deposit plus £29 bonus that means £290 of turnover.
- Expiry: 14 days.
The cap is small, though the 5x wagering is gentle by comparison with many casino offers.
Strengths and weaknesses
- Welcome sports bonus of 150% up to 29 £ with 5x wagering on deposit + bonus
- Third-party tests recorded four withdrawals averaging 28 minutes
- Deposits from 0.03 £ via Airtel Money, Mixx by Yas and HaloPesa
- 22 sports including football, basketball, tennis, cricket, MMA and Speedway
- Android (3.7 MB) and iOS (7.1 MB) apps available
- Android app is not on Google Play; it is installed as an APK from the site
- Bonus requires 2+ selections at odds of 2.00 each, and max cashout is 5x the bonus
- Holds a Gaming Board of Tanzania licence, not a UK Gambling Commission licence; payments in TZS only
Payment options in brief
Premier Bet accepts seven methods: Vodacom M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Mixx by Yas, HaloPesa, Tigo Pesa, Selcom PayPoint and Premier Bet Voucher. Amounts here are shown in pounds for convenience. No cards, PayPal, Skrill or Neteller are listed. Details are on the payments page.
- Mobile money: Vodacom M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Mixx by Yas, HaloPesa, Tigo Pesa.
- Cash and voucher routes: Selcom PayPoint, Premier Bet Voucher.
Most of these need a Tanzanian mobile money wallet, which is awkward for UK residents.
Withdrawals completed in about 28 minutes
A third-party test of Premier Bet withdrawals averaged 28 minutes: three mobile money payouts took 27, 33 and 24 minutes, and a voucher was issued instantly. Withdrawals must go back to the method of your most recent deposit.
The speed is good. The catch is the matching rule, which limits choice if you switch deposit methods. Withdrawal limits, fees and tax on winnings are not published.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes. Premier Bet has a native app for iOS and Android in both app stores, and the download is 3.7 MB. That is very light. Setup details are on the app page.
What players say
I have not had any problems with this office yet, I have received all my winnings without delays
Casino games and other promotions
The casino draws on 58 game providers, and Pragmatic Play is the one named on the brand site. Other promotions are listed below.
- Slots welcome bonus (casino)
- Aviator Rain (casino)
- Weekly free bet (sport)
- Jackpot 1X2 (sport)
A weekly free bet is the nearest thing to a Premier League free bet here, but its terms sit on the bonus page.
How does Premier Bet compare with Sky Bet and bet365 for UK players?
Sky Bet and bet365 are UK-licensed; Premier Bet is not. Sky Bet (UK Gambling Commission 67370, SBG Sports Limited) offers Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets. bet365 (UKGC 55148 sports, 55149 gaming) offers Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets. Both exclude free bet stakes from returns and expire credits after 30 days; verify the numbers on the UKGC register.
For anyone wanting to bet on Premier League winner markets or relegation, Sky Bet and bet365 are the regulated options. Premier Bet's edge is mobile money payments and fast payouts, which matter only outside the UK. Seek help from GamCare if gambling stops being fun, and set deposit limits.
FAQ Premier Bet
Can I use Premier Bet from the United Kingdom?
The operator holds only a Gaming Board of Tanzania licence and none valid for the UK. Its payment methods are mobile money wallets, so UK use is impractical.
What is the minimum deposit at Premier Bet?
The account minimum is £0.03. Individual payment methods may set higher minimums.