Botswana’s land-based sports-betting sector is governed by the Botswana Gambling Authority (BGA) under the Gambling Act of 2012. All operators must hold a valid bookmaker licence—either as a Route Operator, which allows them to establish and manage a network of retail sites, or as an Independent Operator, which permits standalone betting premises. Below is an overview of these licence types, followed by profiles of each licensed retail bookmaker currently operating in Botswana.
Licence Types
- Bookmaker Route Operator Licence
A Route Operator licence entitles the holder to operate a prescribed number of retail betting outlets under its own brand within designated areas. These operators typically enter into service-level agreements with site operators to roll out and manage the on-site infrastructure, including terminals, video walls, cash-in/out points, and support kiosks, while retaining overall responsibility for licensing compliance and revenue-sharing arrangements.
- Bookmaker Independent Operator Licence
An Independent Operator licence allows a company to run one or more standalone betting shops, independently of any Route Operator network. Independent Operators must meet the same suitability and citizen empowerment requirements as Route Operators, but they do not rely on third-party site agreements; instead, they own and manage their premises outright.
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Licensed Land-Based Bookmakers in Botswana
- Pstbet Botswana (Pty) Ltd
Pstbet Botswana operates multiple retail shops across Gaborone, Francistown, Palapye and Maun. Each venue features live-odds video walls, pre-match and in-play betting terminals covering football, rugby and tennis, plus weekly “Double Odds Friday” promotions. On-site account setup and KYC verification are handled via dedicated kiosks, and bettors receive SMS alerts for major fixtures and special events.
- Sunbet Botswana (Pty) Ltd
Sunbet maintains branches in Gaborone, Francistown, Palapye and Maun. Outlets offer a full sportsbook alongside live-casino terminals (e.g., Lightning Roulette), multi-screen in-play displays, and a loyalty-stamp club redeemable for free bets. Country-wide promotions and on-site customer support ensure a consistent retail experience.
- Delta Bay (Pty) Ltd – Betway Botswana
Trading as Betway Botswana, Delta Bay runs a flagship shop in Gaborone with touchscreen terminals covering over 25 sports markets, bet-builder stations and live cash-out options. Regular “Betway Boost” days feature enhanced odds on select fixtures, and staff handle full account services from registration to withdrawals.
- SNB Investments (Botswana) (Pty) Ltd – B-Bets
Operating under the B-Bets brand, SNB Investments offers fixed-odds kiosks for football, tennis and rugby at its central Gaborone outlet. The venue features intuitive touchscreen menus, a monthly loyalty draw for live-bet customers, and on-site account assistance.
- Bet Pula (Pty) Ltd
Bet Pula is rolling out kiosks in major shopping centres across Gaborone, Francistown and Maun. Offerings include pre-match and in-play odds on domestic and international leagues, on-site jackpot draws, and SMS-based promotional alerts for registered customers.
- Mecaville Enterprises (Pty) Ltd
Mecaville operates retail shops in Gaborone West and Maun, each outfitted with live-betting terminals for football, cricket and rugby, plus instant-win scratchcards. The operator runs a monthly “MecaJackpot” event and accepts both cash and mobile-money top-ups.
- Direct Wholesale (Pty) Ltd – 100 % Bet
Under the 100 % Bet brand, Direct Wholesale runs a standalone shop in Gaborone’s Bontleng district. Touchscreen terminals cover pre-match and live betting on sports such as football, athletics and cycling, with boosted-odds specials on key match days and an on-site loyalty programme.
- Hollywoodbets Botswana (Pty) Ltd
Hollywoodbets operates at least one retail outlet in the Gaborone area, offering over 20 pre-match and in-play sports markets, live-score video feeds and a free loyalty-card scheme. Weekly “Hollywood Picks” prediction contests add an extra layer of engagement for punters.
- Pula Fela Investments (Pty) Ltd
Pula Fela runs kiosks in Gaborone and Francistown, each featuring live-odds terminals for major sports, event-day promotions and scratchcard dispensers. Their “Pula Points” loyalty scheme lets bettors convert points into free-bet credits.
- J & Q Investments (Pty) Ltd
J & Q operates shops in Francistown, Maun, Palapye and Gaborone. Each location has multi-sport betting terminals, on-site cash-in/out, and weekly “Jackpot Combo” bet packages. Bettors can build bets on-screen and receive SMS alerts for headline fixtures.
Final Words
In summary, Botswana’s land-based sports betting landscape is both well-regulated and diverse, with ten fully licensed operators currently offering a variety of retail shop experiences. This includes anything from multi-screen video-wall venues and live-casino terminals to streamlined standalone kiosks. Whether you’re chasing enhanced-odds promotions at Betway Botswana, enjoying “Double Odds Friday” at Pstbet or collecting loyalty stamps at Sunbet, there’s a shop to suit every punter’s style and budget.
All of the sites are under the close monitoring of the Botswana Gambling Authority, ensuring fair play, responsible gaming and safe, on-site account facilities. As you make your choice about where to place your next wager, you can be sure that each of these brands has met the BGA’s high standards, so your focus stays on the game, not the fine print.