Licensed Casinos in Kenya: How to Check a Casino Yourself

Updated: 10 November 2026

Before you put money into any online casino in Kenya, you should know who runs it, whether it holds a licence and how it treats your money. This page shows the GRA’s list of companies with an online casino licence, without ranking them. It also gives you a simple method to check any casino yourself, in a few minutes, on your phone.

The GRA list of online casino licences

Gambling in Kenya is regulated by the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) under the Gambling Control Act, 2025. The GRA replaced the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).

In a notice dated 18 August 2026, the GRA extended existing licences to 24 September 2026 and opened applications for new licences under the 2025 Act. On 3 November 2026 the GRA published a notice of online licensed operators for the 2026/2027 financial year, with 11 companies. Ten of them are listed with a casino licence. We copied them from the GRA notice (PDF) on 10 November 2026, with the GRA’s numbering:

No.	Company	Trading name	Licence (as listed by the GRA)
2	Shop And Deliver Ltd	Betika	Bookmaker & Casino
3	Kareco Holdings Limited	Odibets	Bookmaker & Casino
4	Norm Kick Off Kenya Limited	Pepeta	Bookmaker & Casino
5	Clarity Limited	Yowin	Bookmaker & Casino
6	Standard Global East Africa Ltd	Finix Casino /Sportpesa	Casino
7	Kensen Limited	Bongobongo	Casino
8	Rabow Co. Limited	Gamemania	Casino
9	Victorem Investments	Sportybet	Bookmaker & Casino
10	Games Dreams Technologies Ltd	Wezabet	Casino
11	Pabritech Limited	Betnare	Casino

The GRA says the list will be updated periodically. A brand that is not on it may still be waiting for a licence, or may not have one, so check before you deposit.

We do not rank these casinos. Being on the list means a company is licensed; it does not mean its games give you better chances. Every casino game keeps its house edge, wherever you play it. Lists on other websites are not the official list, so we do not use them.

Here are six checks to use on any casino, including the ones on the list.

Check 1: the GRA licence

The licence is the first and most important check. A licensed operator answers to the GRA, which sets rules for how gambling operations are run and how they are advertised.

How to check it:

1. Ask the casino for its GRA licence number. Use the live chat or customer care. A licensed operator should be able to give it to you straight away.
2. Look for the GRA licence notice on the website or in the app, usually at the bottom of the page or in the “About” or “Terms” section.
3. Make sure the company name matches. The company named in the licence notice should be the same as the company named in the terms and conditions.
4. Contact the GRA if you are not sure. The GRA toll-free line is 0800 723 770 (customer support and gaming enquiries, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm). A step-by-step guide is here: how to check a GRA licence.

Two points to watch:

• An old BCLB licence was issued by the board the GRA replaced. Ask the casino what its status is under the 2025 Act.
• A licence from another country does not answer the question on its own. The GRA has published separate regulations for foreign-based operators. If a site shows only a foreign licence, ask the GRA whether it may offer games in Kenya.

Check 2: the terms and conditions

The terms are long, but a few parts matter most. Look for:

• Withdrawals: how long they take, any minimum amount, and whether you must verify your account first.
• Verification: which documents the casino asks for (for example your ID). It is better to know this before you need to withdraw.
• Bonus terms: if you accept a bonus, it usually comes with wagering rules, game restrictions and a time limit. Read how bonus terms work before you accept any offer.
• Account closure: what happens to your balance if you close your account or the casino closes it.
• Complaints: how to complain, and to whom.

If the terms are missing, hard to find or only in vague language, treat that as a warning.

Check 3: the games and who makes them

Most online casinos do not make their own games. They show games built by game studios. Aviator, for example, is made by Spribe.

What to look for:

• The game’s info or help screen. It should explain the rules and, for many games, show the RTP (return to player). Spribe states an RTP of 97% for Aviator. RTP is a long-run average, not a promise for a session. Read RTP explained.
• The name of the game studio in the game lobby or the game screen.
• “Provably fair” checks in crash games such as Aviator: after each round the seeds used to set the result are revealed, so the result can be checked. See how Aviator works.

A casino that hides who makes its games, or whose games have no rules screen, gives you less information to check.

Check 4: payment options

In Kenya, casinos usually take deposits through an M-Pesa paybill number (Lipa na M-Pesa) or an STK push prompt on your phone. Airtel Money is also used. Withdrawals go back to your M-Pesa number.

What to check:

• The paybill or till number must match the one shown in the casino’s official app or website. Never pay to a number someone sends you in a chat or SMS.
• Limits and charges for M-Pesa are set by Safaricom and listed on safaricom.co.ke. The casino may have its own minimum and maximum amounts too.
• Tax: according to KRA and published tax analyses, deposits carry a 5% excise duty, and tax on payouts is withheld by the operator before the money reaches you. The deduction should show in your transaction history. See betting law and tax in Kenya.
• Your PIN and OTP are yours alone. Safaricom never asks for your M-Pesa PIN, and no real casino needs it.

Read more in casino and M-Pesa.

Check 5: responsible gambling tools

A responsible operator gives you tools to control your play. Look in your account settings for:

• Deposit limits per day, week or month.
• Time-outs that lock your account for a short period.
• Self-exclusion for a longer period.
• Age checks: gambling is for adults 18 and over, and a careful operator checks this.

Through the GRA you can also ask operators to bar you for a set period, typically 6 months to 5 years. This self-exclusion covers premises, websites and apps, and you cannot end it early. See the GRA self-exclusion process and our responsible gambling guide.

Check 6: red flags

Walk away if you see any of these:

• The app is only an APK from a link. You are asked to install a file from a Telegram or WhatsApp link instead of from Google Play, the App Store or the operator’s official site. APK files from unknown links can carry malware that reads your SMS, including M-Pesa messages and OTPs.
• No licence information anywhere on the site, or a licence number the casino will not confirm.
• Telegram or WhatsApp “signals” that claim to predict Aviator or other games, often for a fee. They cannot work. Read why an Aviator predictor cannot work.
• Promises of sure wins or “guaranteed” income. No casino game can offer that.
• Payment to a personal number instead of an official paybill or till number.
• Someone asks for your PIN or OTP, by phone, SMS or chat.
• Pressure to deposit more, quickly, to “unlock” a withdrawal.

A quick checklist

Before you play, you should be able to answer “yes” to each of these:

1. I know the casino’s GRA licence number, or the GRA has confirmed its status.
2. I have read the withdrawal and verification rules.
3. The paybill or till number matches the official app or website.
4. I can see the rules and RTP of the game I want to play.
5. I have set a deposit limit and a time limit.

Frequently asked questions

Are online casinos legal in Kenya? Gambling in Kenya is regulated by the GRA under the Gambling Control Act, 2025, and operators apply to the GRA for licences. Check each casino’s licence before you play.

Where is the list of licensed online casinos? On 3 November 2026 the GRA published a notice of online licensed operators for the 2026/2027 financial year. The companies with a casino licence are listed on this page, with the date and a link to the notice. If a casino is not on the list, ask for its licence number or call the GRA on 0800 723 770.

Is a casino with a big brand name always licensed? Not necessarily. Check the licence the same way for every site, however well known it is.