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Shabiki is a Kenyan betting site run by Playco Technology Limited, which holds a bookmaker licence and a public gaming licence on the regulator's register, renewed for 2025/2026. It is best known for its 17-game Supa Jackpot and weekly Aviator challenges, and it takes deposits by M-Pesa. Please note: BetTips.co.ke is a standalone editorial site, not Shabiki. If you searched "shabiki" to log in or check your bets, go straight to the official site with the button below.
Go to the official Shabiki site
A word on sources, because it matters for this review. Shabiki's website only opens for visitors in Kenya, and it did not load from our research location in October 2026. Everything below therefore comes from the regulator register copy, Kenyan press coverage of Shabiki's products in 2025-2026, and what we can say about Kenyan bookmakers in general. Where we could not confirm a detail, such as the paybill or the app, we say so rather than copying numbers from aggregator sites. We did not open an account or deposit.
Shabiki bet review summary
| Area | What we found |
|---|---|
| Company | Playco Technology Limited, trading as Shabiki |
| Licence | Bookmaker and public gaming licences on the register copy, active for 2025/2026; numbers in the key facts box |
| Headline product | Supa Jackpot: 17 football matches, progressive prize |
| Casino | Aviator, Aviatrix, JetX and other crash games, plus weekly challenges |
| Payments | M-Pesa; paybill not confirmed from an official source |
| App | Not confirmed; use the official site on mobile |
Is Shabiki legit in Kenya?
On the licence question, yes. A copy of the regulator's register lists Playco Technology Limited, trading as Shabiki with the shabiki.com domain, holding a bookmaker licence and a public gaming licence, both active after renewal for 2025/2026. Betting in Kenya is now regulated by the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), which inherited the BCLB's role when the Gambling Control Act, 2025 came in, and licences are renewed yearly, so the register is the thing to check, not an old screenshot.
Two cautions. First, some aggregator sites still show older BCLB-era licence numbers for Shabiki; trust the current footer on shabiki.com, which you can see from a Kenyan connection. Second, much of the Shabiki coverage in Kenyan media is sponsored content, so we treat it as proof that a product exists, not as an independent judgement of it.
Shabiki jackpots: Supa Jackpot and earlier formats
The Supa Jackpot is Shabiki's main draw. According to a 2025 release covered by Citizen Digital, it has 17 football matches with a low fixed stake, and the prize grows every week until someone wins it. In earlier years Shabiki also ran the Kaende Jackpot and a Midweek Jackpot. Search terms like "Shabiki MJP", "Shabiki 13" or "Shabiki daily" come from those formats; we could not confirm which of them still run, so check the jackpot tab on the official site before filling any card.
Seventeen correct results is a long shot by design. Treat a jackpot stake as a ticket in a draw, keep it small, and never pay for "sure jackpot" picks. Our jackpot predictions hub explains how to approach long cards sensibly.
Shabiki Aviator and the casino
Shabiki's casino at shabiki.com/casino carries crash games including Aviator, Aviatrix and JetX. In 2026 the brand ran a weekly "Shabiki Inagive" promotion across these games and, in October 2026, an Aviator leaderboard challenge. Leaderboards reward the players who stake most or hit the biggest multipliers, which pushes play towards higher volume; read the rules before you join. Our Shabiki Aviator page and the Shabiki games and casino page go deeper.
Deposits, withdrawals and taxes
Shabiki takes M-Pesa. The paybill number circulating online comes from a third-party aggregator and is not confirmed by Shabiki or a second reliable source, so we do not print it. If a confirmed business number is added to our records, it appears in the key facts box as . Until then, use the Deposit button inside your logged-in account, which sends an M-Pesa prompt to your phone and avoids typing the wrong business number. Our Shabiki paybill page has the full steps.
Excise duty is deducted from every deposit and withholding tax from winnings under Kenyan law; the operator does this automatically. See our betting tax guide to understand the deductions on your statement.
SMS betting, lite access and the "10 bob" punter
Low stakes are part of the Shabiki pitch (the Supa Jackpot uses a small fixed entry stake), which is why searches like "Shabiki 10 bob" and "how to bet Shabiki via SMS" are common. Older press items describe SMS entry to jackpots through a Shabiki shortcode, but those articles are several years old and we could not confirm the current SMS service, so we do not print a shortcode here. If SMS betting is active, the official site's help section will give the shortcode and message format; for bookmakers with confirmed SMS betting, see our SMS betting sites list.
On the app question, we found no official store listing, and third-party pages pointing to an APK are not proof of an official app. Our Shabiki app page explains how to use Shabiki on a phone safely in the meantime.
Checking results and "Shabiki winners today"
To see whether your bet won, log in and open My Bets; settled tickets show the result and payout. Jackpot winners and bonus winners are usually announced by the operator on its site and social pages. Be careful with "Shabiki winners" posts from unofficial pages: some are used to lure people into paid tip groups.
Registration and customer care
Opening an account follows the usual Kenyan pattern of phone number, password and SMS confirmation; we explain it on the Shabiki registration page. For help, use only the contacts on shabiki.com, as described on our Shabiki customer care page.
Shabiki compared with other Kenyan bookmakers
If the 17-game jackpot is what draws you, compare it with the long-running jackpots at SportPesa, Betika and OdiBets. If you want an app from an official store, a confirmed paybill and SMS betting, OdiBets and Betika are easier to verify from the outside. The ranked table below shows active bookmakers we currently rate.
| Rank | Operator | Rating | Welcome offer | Highlights | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ShabikiRead review of Shabiki | Our rating: 6.5 out of 10 | See current offer on site |
| Visit siteReview of Shabiki |
| 2 |  BetikaRead review of BetikaM-Pesa paybill 290290 | Our rating: 8.0 out of 10 | See current offer on site |
| Visit siteReview of Betika |
| 3 |  SportPesaRead review of SportPesa | Our rating: 7.5 out of 10 | See current offer on site |
| Visit siteReview of SportPesa |
| 4 |  OdiBetsRead review of OdiBetsM-Pesa paybill 290680 | Our rating: 7.5 out of 10 | Free bet for new customers18+ T&Cs apply |
| Visit siteReview of OdiBets |
| 5 |  Mozzart BetRead review of Mozzart BetM-Pesa paybill 290059 | Our rating: 7.5 out of 10 | See current offer on site |
| Visit siteReview of Mozzart Bet |
18+. Offers and terms change often: always read the full terms on the operator site before you deposit.
Our verdict on Shabiki
Shabiki is a licensed bookmaker with a clear identity: cheap jackpot entry and crash-game promotions. What holds our score back is transparency from the outside. A geo-blocked site, an unconfirmed paybill and an unconfirmed app mean you must do more checking yourself. If you play, deposit through the logged-in prompt, keep jackpot stakes small and skip leaderboards that push you to bet more than planned. Betting is for adults 18+ only; our responsible gambling page explains limits and self-exclusion in Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shabiki licensed in Kenya?
Yes. A copy of the regulator register lists Playco Technology Limited, trading as Shabiki, with bookmaker and public gaming licences renewed for 2025/2026.
Is this the official Shabiki website?
No. BetTips.co.ke is an independent tips and reviews site. Use the button on this page to reach the official Shabiki site.
How many games are in the Shabiki Supa Jackpot?
A 2025 release described 17 football matches with a progressive prize. Formats can change, so check the current card on the official site.
Can I bet on Shabiki by SMS?
Older press items mention SMS jackpot entry, but we could not confirm the current SMS service. Check the help section on shabiki.com.
Why does the Shabiki website not open for me?
Shabiki limits access to visitors in Kenya. If you are abroad or using a VPN, the site may block you.
