Sports betting Namibia brands ranked for 2026
Sports betting Namibia options in the ranking are offshore: 1xBet, 22Bet, BetWinner, Melbet and Paripesa take Namibian sign-ups without a published Namibian offer, so the price on the board is the comparison. Partner order sets the list; each entry carries the licence held and the app builds.
1xBet
1xBet lists no Namibian offer and sits outside the Board's licence round. The brand ships Android and iOS apps and takes Namibian customers under an offshore licence.
22Bet
22Bet publishes no welcome offer for Namibia and holds no Gambling Board licence; it takes Namibian customers under an offshore licence and ships Android and iOS apps. The cashier shows the N$ route after sign-in.
BetWinner
BetWinner, on a Curaçao licence, takes Namibian customers outside the Gambling Board's round and publishes no N$ welcome. Its Android and iOS apps download from the brand's own site.
Melbet
Melbet advertises nothing for Namibian sign-ups and holds no local licence. Android and iOS apps are available, and the cashier lists its routes once you are logged in.
18+ only. Betting carries risk; stake what you can afford to lose. Terms apply at the bookmaker.
Paripesa
Paripesa lists no Namibian offer and holds no Board licence; Namibian accounts run on the brand's offshore paperwork. Android and iOS apps are published, and the cashier names its routes at the deposit step.
18+ only. Betting carries risk; stake what you can afford to lose. Terms apply at the bookmaker.
With a single published offer among the sportsbooks, the app, the cashier route and the price on the slip make the choice.
| Bookmaker | Licence | Apps | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | – | Android, iOS | – |
| 22Bet | – | Android, iOS | – |
| BetWinner | Curaçao | Android, iOS | Sportsbook, Casino |
| Melbet | – | Android, iOS | – |
| Paripesa | – | Android, iOS | Sportsbook, Casino |
Betting companies in Namibia as the Gambling Board opens its licence round
Betting companies in Namibia trading in N$ include JSB Sports, Castlebet, SpinCity and Supreme Betting, with Interbet and Supreme stating a licence on their own sites. The 2018 Act (Gaming and Entertainment Control, No. 13) is the test each application faces.
Its Public Notice 002/2026 called a consultation workshop in Windhoek for 15 October 2026.
| Bookmaker | Company | Licence number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlebet | – | – | No local licence |
| JSB Sports | – | – | No local licence |
| Interbet | Interbet International (Pty) Ltd | 10083472-023 | Operator-stated licence |
| SpinCity | – | 9547860 | No local licence |
| Supreme Betting | Supreme Electronic and Gaming CC | – | Operator-stated licence |
Namibian brands in the table are listed for checking and carry no link. The workshop covered licensing requirements, the roll-out of application investigations and technical compliance of betting platforms, and a revised bookmaker application form.
Until the Board publishes a licensee list, a brand's own licence statement is the only public record; treat it as a claim to confirm with the Board rather than a settled fact.
Online betting Namibia deposits by bank, card and eWallet
Online betting Namibia deposits at local brands run through bank transfer, cards and FNB eWallet, and SpinCity keeps its balance in N$. The ranked offshore brands show their route when you deposit, with cards and e-wallets the usual options. A payout lands in the bank account or wallet in the holder's own name once identity is confirmed.
No deduction comes off a payout at the ranked brands, and local bookmakers publish no winnings tax, so a N$500 win is paid as N$500. A deposit route in the punter's own name is what lets the first withdrawal through.
Instant transfers from the major banks clear in minutes; an eWallet payout can be cashed at an ATM without an account.
Football, rugby and the Brave Warriors
Most Namibian stakes go on football: the English Premier League at the weekend, the Debmarine Premiership through the season, and Brave Warriors qualifiers when the whole country watches. Rugby follows, with the Springboks across the border on Test weekends, then cricket and tennis.
JSB Sports takes bets on nine sports, from soccer and rugby through cricket, tennis and basketball to boxing, golf, motorsport and athletics, and runs Aviator, casino, live tables, jackpots, racing and Betgames beside the sportsbook. Castlebet adds Lucky Numbers; SpinCity runs a Low Data category and an Aviator practice mode.
The three-leg acca is the usual football ticket at the ranked brands, which all run in-play markets and cash out. The weekly board beside the ranking shows fixtures and the best 1X2 price when the data feed carries Namibian leagues.
Betting apps: JSB APK, Castlebet, SpinCity and the ranked brands
The one Namibian betting app, JSB Sports', is an Android APK hosted on its own site, which asks for a 64-bit phone and the unknown-sources switch. Castlebet and SpinCity link a download in their footers. Android and iOS builds come from every ranked brand, 1xBet to Paripesa, and nothing from Supreme Betting.
Install any file from the bookmaker's own domain only, allow installs from the browser once, then switch the permission off. A slip through an app costs a fraction of the full site's data, the reason SpinCity's Low Data category and the APK route exist.
An installer that comes by WhatsApp or Telegram is deleted unopened; a tampered copy reads the card details typed into it.
Is betting legal in Namibia?
Namibians of 18 and over may bet under the 2018 Act, in force since 1 December 2021 with its 2020 amendment. The Board administers it from Windhoek, runs routine and unannounced inspections, and takes complaints through its website or in writing with evidence.
An unlicensed book is an offence punishable by two years' imprisonment or an N$20,000 fine, which is why the Board's 2026 round matters to every bookmaker that wants to be inside the Act. A Gambling Trust Fund supports responsible gambling programmes.
The ranked offshore brands sit outside the Act; a dispute with them has no Namibian regulator to go to.
Responsible gambling in Namibia and the Gambling Trust Fund
Responsible gambling in Namibia sits with the Board, whose Gambling Trust Fund supports programmes for problem gamblers, and with the legal age, which licensed operators verify at sign-up. The Board's head office is at No 8 Simeon Shixungileni Street, Windhoek, reachable on +264 83 707 0610 and [email protected].
A budget set before the first stake, kept apart from rent and school fees, and the ranked foreign brands used only for sums that need no complaint route: that is the whole method. A complaint about a local bookmaker goes to the Board in writing with evidence.
Local brands such as SpinCity publish deposit limits and practice modes; use them before you stake real N$ on a game you have not played.
Betting sites in Namibia, the questions that come up
Is betting legal in Namibia?
Yes, from 18. The governing law is the Gaming and Entertainment Control Act (13 of 2018), effective since 1 December 2021 as amended in 2020, with the Gambling Board of Namibia as regulator; an unlicensed book risks two years in prison or an N$20,000 fine.
Which bookmakers are licensed in Namibia?
The Board is still assessing bookmaker licence applications under the 2018 Act and held an industry consultation on 15 October 2026 on the roll-out. Local brands such as JSB Sports, Castlebet, SpinCity and Supreme Betting trade in N$; Interbet and Supreme declare a licence on their own sites.
Do the ranked brands hold a Namibian licence?
No. 1xBet, 22Bet, BetWinner, Melbet and Paripesa take Namibian customers under offshore licences, and none of them publishes a welcome offer for Namibia. A dispute with them has no Namibian regulator to go to.
How do Namibian punters deposit?
Bank transfer, cards and FNB eWallet are the routes local brands publish, and SpinCity keeps its balance in N$. The ranked offshore brands list their routes once you are logged in; cards and e-wallets are the usual options.
Is there tax on betting winnings in Namibia?
The ranked brands withhold nothing from a payout, and local bookmakers publish no winnings deduction. The Board's FAQ covers licensing and complaints rather than tax, so treat the payout as the full win unless a bookmaker's own terms say otherwise.
Who do I turn to when a bookmaker in Namibia will not pay?
To the Board, through the contact form on gbn.com.na or in writing with evidence, as its FAQ sets out. The Board runs routine and unannounced inspections and a Gambling Trust Fund that supports responsible gambling programmes.
Does JSB Sports have an app?
Yes, an Android APK published on its own site with a 64-bit check and unknown-sources steps. Castlebet and SpinCity link a download in their footers; Supreme Betting publishes no app. The ranked brands ship Android and iOS apps from their own domains.
Which sports do Namibians bet on?
Football first, with the English Premier League and the Debmarine Premiership, then rugby, cricket and tennis. JSB Sports covers athletics, motorsport, golf, boxing, basketball, tennis, cricket, rugby and soccer, and Brave Warriors qualifiers pull the national crowd.