Closed and Inactive Betting Sites in Ethiopia (2026)
Last updated: September 2026
Ethiopia revoked all sports-betting licences on 15 December 2025, and in July 2026 the Ethiopian Lottery Service confirmed that no sports-betting company currently holds a legal licence. Since then many well-known betting brands have closed, their websites have stopped loading, or their old domains have been sold. This page lists the brands we have checked and what we found, so you do not waste time on dead login pages or fake copies.
For the brands that still have their own guide, see the Ethiopia betting sites status list. For the legal background, read is online betting legal in Ethiopia.
Quick Answer: What Happened to These Sites?
| Why so many closed | All local sports-betting licences were revoked on 15 December 2025. |
| Can I still log in? | Usually not. If an old brand’s login page still appears, check the domain carefully: it may be a copy. |
| My balance is still on a closed site | Contact the operator only through channels you used before (official SMS number, known support line). Never pay a “release fee” to strangers. |
| Report scams | The Ethiopian Lottery Service asks the public to report illegal operators via short code 9695. |
Brands Checked in September 2026
We checked the last known official domain of each brand from outside Ethiopia. Results on Ethiopian networks can differ.
| Brand | Last known domain | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Bet994 | bet994.bet | Could not confirm an operating sportsbook |
| 24Bet | 24bet.et | Domain no longer resolves |
| Enjoy Betting | enjoybetting.et | Domain no longer resolves |
| Kuas Bet | kuas.bet | Parked, listed for sale |
| Fanos Bet | fanosbet.com | Domain no longer resolves |
| WinWin Bet | winwin.et | Domain no longer resolves |
| Ethio Bet | ethiobet.et | Does not load |
| 2X Sport | 2xsport.com | Domain no longer resolves |
| BetMaster | betmaster.et | Domain no longer resolves |
| BetKing Ethiopia | betking.et | Parked domain |
| Power Bet | powerbet.et | Does not load |
| Vegas Bet | vegasbet.et | Does not load |
| Win Birr | winbirr.com | Redirects to an unrelated gambling site |
| Fidel Bet | fidelbet.et / fidel.bet | Old domain gone; fidel.bet now hosts a third-party review site |
| Warka Bet | warka.bet | Placeholder page (“launching soon”), no sportsbook |
| Jambo Bet | jambo.bet | Domain listed for sale (details) |
| Gihon Betting | gihonbetting.net | Domain no longer resolves (details) |
| Zura Bet | zuraplay.com | Does not load (details) |
| Utop Bet | utopbet.et | Domain no longer resolves (details) |
| Bet251, Axum Bet, Bravo Bet, Addis Bet, Hola Bet, Grand Bet, BestBet | .et domains | Old official domains now host third-party review sites, not the bookmakers |
| HarifSport | harifsport.com | “Under Maintenance” (details) |
| HuluSport | hulusport.et | Online but shows “offline” instead of fixtures (details) |
| Betika Ethiopia | betika.et | “Suspended” notice (details) |
Brands Listed as Inactive Before 2025
These local brands had already stopped operating by early 2024: Abyssinia Bet, Anbessabet, Arki Sport, BlenBet, Bos Betting, Cola.Bet, Ethelbet, Glxwin Sport Betting, Gmitbet, Nebirbet, Nigusbet, Sheger Bet and Unobet.
How to Avoid Fake Login Pages of Closed Brands
- Closed brands are a favourite target for scammers: a copied login page can steal your phone number, password and SMS codes.
- Do not trust links from Telegram groups, TikTok comments or “agents” who promise to reopen your account.
- Never send money to a personal Telebirr or CBE Birr number to “unlock” a balance.
- Read our official betting site safety guide before logging in anywhere.
Bookmakers Still Accepting Ethiopian Players
If your old bookmaker has closed, these established international bookmakers accept Ethiopian players:
| 1win Aviator and other crash games plus a full sportsbook; large first-deposit bonus. | Visit 1win → |
| 1xBet Wide football and live-betting coverage with an ETB account. | Visit 1xBet → |
| Melbet Low minimum deposit and Amharic/English support. | Visit Melbet → |
Payment methods and offers change; open the cashier and confirm the method before you deposit. 21+ only. All Ethiopian sports-betting licences were revoked on 15 December 2025 and no operator is currently licensed in Ethiopia; the international bookmakers above are licensed abroad, not in Ethiopia. Check the legal status before you deposit, and gamble responsibly.
FAQ
Why did so many Ethiopian betting sites close?
All sports-betting licences in Ethiopia were revoked on 15 December 2025 after a regulatory and fraud crackdown. The government has said it is preparing a regulated relaunch, but no date has been announced.
Will closed betting sites come back?
Some may apply for a licence if the market reopens. Until the regulator publishes a list of licensed operators, treat any “reopened” brand with caution.
How do I get money back from a closed betting site?
Use only the operator’s known official contact channels and keep screenshots of your balance and transactions. Do not pay anyone who promises to recover your money for a fee.