Mela Bet
Best for: those who want to pay by card or crypto and like eSports
Welcome bonus100% up to 9,000 ETBOn the first deposit
Get BonusMela Bet is ranked 6th of Bestbet's 20 brands and scores 4.7/5. According to the brand's official information it offers sports betting, live betting, a casino, a live casino, virtual sports and eSports; the offer for new players is: sports bonus 100% up to 9,000 ETB; casino package up to 45,000 ETB and 290 free spins. Below we briefly set out the figures, the payment methods and the legal situation in Ethiopia.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.7/5 |
| Position in our list | 6 of 20 |
| Products offered | Sports betting, live betting, casino, live casino, virtual sports, eSports |
| New-player offer | Sports bonus 100% up to 9,000 ETB; casino package up to 45,000 ETB and 290 free spins |
| Minimum deposit | 50 ETB |
| Minimum bet | 10 ETB |
| Minimum withdrawal | 100 ETB |
| Payments | telebirr, CBE Birr, bank transfer, bank cards, e-wallets, cryptocurrency |
| Mobile | Android (APK) and iPhone (home-screen shortcut) |
| Customer support | 24 hours, by live chat and email |
| Language | Amharic and English |
| Ethiopian licence | None; all sports betting licences were revoked on 15 December 2025 |
According to the brand, the first deposit is matched by 100%; the bonus cap is 9,000 ETB. See below what you get at different amounts.
| Deposit | Bonus added | Total in the account |
|---|---|---|
| 200 ETB | 200 ETB | 400 ETB |
| 2,000 ETB | 2,000 ETB | 4,000 ETB |
| 9,000 ETB | 9,000 ETB | 18,000 ETB |
| 18,000 ETB | 9,000 ETB (the cap) | 27,000 ETB |
Depositing more than 9,000 ETB does not increase the bonus. To turn the bonus into withdrawable money you must meet the wagering requirement, the minimum odds and the time limit.
Mela Bet accepts the following payment methods, according to the brand: telebirr, CBE Birr, bank transfer, bank cards, e-wallets, cryptocurrency. The minimum deposit is 50 ETB and the minimum withdrawal is 100 ETB. Because the National Lottery Administration has ordered banks and payment providers to block betting transactions, payments made by telebirr or by bank may be declined.
Identity verification is usually required to withdraw money. Do not send your ID or passport to anyone who asks for it on Telegram or WhatsApp.
Mobile: Android (APK) and iPhone (home-screen shortcut). Support: 24 hours, by live chat and email. Download APK files only from the official website; 'apps' shared on social media may be fake.
There is no legally permitted sports betting operator in Ethiopia today. On 15 December 2025 the National Lottery Administration revoked all sports betting licences; a few days earlier it had suspended the licences of 22 companies. Payment providers were ordered to block betting transactions; in July 2026 the Administration announced this again. A new, stricter regime is being prepared, but no start date has been given.
Any licence shown on the Mela Bet website is not an Ethiopian licence or was issued before December 2025. Check the law where you live before you register.
Mela Bet scores 4.7/5 in our list. Its domestic payments and its officially stated bonus are its main strengths. This page is for information only. Betting can cost you money; read the law that applies to you and the operator's current terms first.
No. Since 15 December 2025 there has been no licensed sports betting operator in Ethiopia; the National Lottery Administration confirmed this in July 2026.
According to the brand: sports bonus 100% up to 9,000 ETB; casino package up to 45,000 ETB and 290 free spins. Offers change, so read the current terms on the operator's page.
According to the brand: telebirr, CBE Birr, bank transfer, bank cards, e-wallets, cryptocurrency. The minimum deposit is 50 ETB.
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