Zemen Bet is ranked #4 of Bestbet's 20 brands and has scored 4.8/5. According to the brand's official information, it offers sports betting, slots, live casino, table games, crash games and virtual sports; the offer for new players is: 100% up to 5,000 ETB and 50 free spins; the package is up to 15,000 ETB and 150 free spins over three deposits. Below we set out the figures, the payment methods and the legal position in Ethiopia in brief.
100% up to 5,000 ETB and 50 free spins; the package is up to 15,000 ETB and 150 free spins over three deposits
Minimum deposit
10 ETB (depending on the payment method)
Minimum withdrawal
50 ETB (depending on the payment method)
Payments
telebirr, CBE Birr, M-Pesa, HelloCash, bank transfer
Mobile
Mobile options are listed in the brand's information
Customer support
In Amharic and English
Language
Amharic and English
Ethiopian licence
None; all sports betting licences were revoked on 15 December 2025
Zemen Bet strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
First-deposit bonus: 100% up to 5,000 ETB
Minimum deposit 10 ETB (depending on the payment method)
Local payments: telebirr, CBE Birr, M-Pesa, HelloCash, bank transfer
Support: in Amharic and English
Weaknesses
Three deposits are needed to get the full package
The bonus's full wagering requirement must be read in the operator's terms
No Ethiopian licence since December 2025; payments may be blocked by banks
The bonus in practice
According to the brand's information, the first deposit is topped up by 100%; the bonus cap is 5,000 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
5,000 ETB
5,000 ETB
10,000 ETB
10,000 ETB
5,000 ETB (the cap)
15,000 ETB
Depositing more than 5,000 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.
Deposits, withdrawals and verification
According to the brand's information, Zemen Bet accepts the following payment methods: telebirr, CBE Birr, M-Pesa, HelloCash, bank transfer. The minimum deposit is 10 ETB (depending on the payment method) and the minimum withdrawal is 50 ETB (depending on the payment method). 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 and support
Mobile: mobile options are listed in the brand's information. Support: in Amharic and English. Download APK files only from the official website; 'apps' shared on social media may be fake.
Before you register
Check that betting is legal where you live
Read the bonus's wagering requirement and minimum odds in advance
Pay only from a telebirr or bank account registered in your own name
Decide in advance the maximum amount in birr you will spend in a week
Zemen Bet and Ethiopian law
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 Zemen Bet website is not an Ethiopian licence or was issued before December 2025. Check the law where you live before you register.
Final verdict
Zemen Bet has scored 4.8/5 in our list. Its local payment methods and its officially stated bonus are its main strengths. This page is for information only. Betting can lose you money; read the law that applies to you and the operator's current terms beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
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's information: 100% up to 5,000 ETB and 50 free spins; the package is up to 15,000 ETB and 150 free spins over three deposits. Offers change, so read the current terms on the operator's page.
According to the brand's information: telebirr, CBE Birr, M-Pesa, HelloCash, bank transfer. The minimum deposit is 10 ETB (depending on the payment method).
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