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Sunbet Botswana debuts with high subscriptions

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 750 Views |

HIGH STAKES: Sunbet kicked off its operations in February

Just a month after Sunbet launched its online sports and betting platform in Botswana, the company has seen a significant leap in interest, with a 4,700% increase in signups, officials have said.

In a statement, the company said it was honoured to be the first operator to receive regulatory approval from Gambling Authority (GA).

“We are immensely proud to be Botswana’s first online betting and gaming operator, and we are committed to expanding our presence with our exciting and innovative range of ever-increasing online games, all on a safe, secure space, and on a stable platform,” said Sunbet Botswana Director, Tshiamo James Motsumi.

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Sunbet Botswana debuts with high subscriptions

Just a month after Sunbet launched its online sports and betting platform in Botswana, the company has seen a significant leap in interest, with a 4,700% increase in signups, officials have said.

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