Another gambler reported that Betika cancelled his successful bet of Ksh. 60,000 and also refunded his staked amount of Ksh. 350. More complaints have been registered with one Antony Koome saying, “Very true they have cancelled 3 of my bets, at first I had thought it’s me who is not following keenly.” Another user Davis Chirchir complained, “Yes, they Do. I’m victim of such cancellation.”
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Following numerous complaints made by sports betting gamblers in Kenya to have Betika investigated, the Ministry of Interior has vowed to move and unearth the racket. Some gamblers claim that Betika has been colluding with unscrupulous individuals at the Betting Control and Licensing Board to con them.
According to gamblers who have registered their disappointment through various social media platforms, the ministry is their only hope in ensuring they are not scammed by Betika. One gambler has reported that Betika edited his Ksh. 150,000 win and to read nil then refunded the Ksh. 500 he had staked without offering any explanation.
Another gambler reported that Betika cancelled his successful bet of Ksh. 60,000 and also refunded his staked amount of Ksh. 350. More complaints have been registered with one Antony Koome saying, “Very true they have cancelled 3 of my bets, at first I had thought it’s me who is not following keenly.” Another user Davis Chirchir complained, “Yes, they Do. I’m victim of such cancellation.” But the management in a quick rejoinder claimed that it is true there has been some cancellation of bets but said it has been due to technical error at their IT department.
A judge has also ordered Betika Company to pay Ksh. 12 million to a former employee Fred Gitonga who was sacked for theft. It was alleged that between January 13 and February 3, 2022, Gitonga stole Ksh. 11, 007,393 belonging to the betting firm.
