One of Kenya’s leading online bookmakers, Betway, has crowned its first three big soccer Jackpot winners, all sharing a huge prize of Sh8,500,000.  

It was the first time that any of the winning trio had played Betway’s soccer Jackpot and now they’re overnight millionaires pocketing ShS2,833,333.33 each from an initial bet of just KSh50 on the game. 

Austine Nanga, (24, Nanyuki) could not believe his luck. He said, “I was overcome with shock and excitement when I found out that I had won. This was the first time I’d played and it was an unbelievable welcome present. 

His feelings were echoed by the two other lucky players Emily Khisa, (27, Kericho) and Phantom Omosa, (35, Kitale), who were thrilled to come away with a share of the prize. 

It is the first time in Kenya that a bookmaker has awarded Jackpots of over two million shillings to three winners in one day. 

“It’s a great feeling to change the lives of not just one, but three winners and their families,” said Richard Akitt, CEO of Betway “What makes the Jackpots even more exciting is that they came from small initial bets, which shows that anyone who plays on Betway’s games has the chance to be a big winner.” 

He added: “Betway has only been operating in Kenya for a few months and we are experiencing exceptional growth. We’re looking forward to developing our service and helping even more players make their dreams come true.” 

Betway, the official principal sponsor of English Premier League soccer team West Ham United, is a leading global bookmaker. In October, they awarded a reported world record £13.2m (KSh2bn) prize to a winner playing their online slot games in the UK. 

The bookmaker offers a range of Jackpot games with potentially massive paydays. The soccer Jackpots run weekly where customers stand the chance to win millions. This week, Betway is improving its soccer Jackpot game by offering guaranteed bonus prizes of KSh1,000,000 over and above the main Jackpot prize. This is fantastic for customers as big payouts can now be won, not only on the main Jackpot but also if customers get ten out of twelve and eleven out of twelve selections correct.

Soccer bets can be placed on a PC or mobile device or via SMS using the Betway short code 40444.

Betway (Paybill 880185) also offers a fully integrated M-Pesa banking solution which allows for customer deposits to be placed in real-time.

For more information visit www.betway.co.ke