The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has released a list of online betting companies banned from operating in Kenya due to lack of authorization. In a letter dated April 29, 2025, addressed to the Communication Authority of Kenya, the Board flagged these websites for flouting gambling regulations and exploiting users through fraudulent practices.
According to the Board, the banned platforms have been accepting payments via mobile money services—primarily M-Pesa Paybill numbers—without paying out winnings, prompting widespread complaints from the public.
Here are the betting platforms banned:
1. Cheza Crash– [chezacrash.com], Paybill: 600877
2. Skai Crash– [skaicrash.co.ke], Paybill: 4118493
3. Crash KE – [crash.ke], Paybill: 896696
4. Simple Crash – [simplecrash.com], Paybill: 4132027
5. Aviator VIP – [aviatorpoa.ke], Paybill: 551555
6. Aviator Pesa – [aviatorpesa.ke], Paybill: 778175
7. Aviator KE – [aviata.ke], Paybill: 664070
8. Luckybet KE – [luckybetke.com], Paybill: 774774 (Acc: 3035621)
9. Nimbo Crash– [nimbocrash.com], Paybill: 4228584
10. Mita Sita – [mitasita.co.ke], Paybill: 4142601
11. Saf Crash – [safcrash.co.ke]
12. Vuma Bet– [vumabet.com/en/sport], Linked to: Papipap Entertainment
13. Next Papi– [nextpapi.com], Acc: 6882312216
The BCLB has instructed **Safaricom PLC** to suspend all Paybill numbers linked to these sites immediately to prevent further exploitation of the public.
Public Warned Against Using Unlicensed Platforms
The crackdown comes amid a surge in unregulated gambling activities across the country, many of which use deceptive platforms to lure users. The Board emphasized that further investigations are ongoing, and more sites may be added to the list as enforcement continues.
Kenyans are urged to verify the licensing status of any betting platform before engaging and to report suspicious platforms to authorities.
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