Giant betting company Sportpesa has launched a new software application for Android phones to make it easier for clients to bet using their mobile phones.
"When there’s a new update, you will be prompted with a message informing about the new version. It is mandatory to update the app in order to keep using the SportPesa mobile application," the company said.
The app was developed to help many Sportpesa users place bets on the go. The first ever real-time sports gaming experience in to be launched in Kenya and East Africa, Sporpesa uses online platforms.
Prior to the launch of the android app, users placed bets via short text message to 79079 or online at www.sportpesa.com. For successful bets, users get cash directly on their mobile phone or via a cheque for larger amounts.
"The betslip, works the same way as in the website. It can be accessed from the ‘Betslip’ label which shows up when you make any pick on the app," said Sportpesa in a press statement on Friday.
The new app is expected to further boost data revenue for mobile phone service providers. Safaricom's mobile data posted the highest revenue growth of 42.71 per cent to Sh21.15 billion, followed by M-Pesa and fixed service revenues that rose 27.71 per cent and 22.04 per cent, respectively, to Sh41.50 billion and Sh3.82 billion.
Other than SportPesa, there are at least four other major betting companies in the country.
