Kenyan gamers have something to smile at after the giant gaming site, SportPesa introduced an update where people can place bets by sending an SMS free of charge. The new update means people can place bets as many times as possible without using their airtime.
“You can now play with SportPesa by sending an SMS to 79079 free of charge. Initially, the service attracted a charge of 2 shillings. The charges have now been dropped.
You can play on any phone with no internet connection required. This will complement the existing platforms: the website, the SportPesa App, and the USSD.” said SportPesa in a statement.
The good news comes at a time the ongoing SportPesa Mega Jackpot just hit 171,177,473 shillings. That is 171.2 million shillings. It gives an opportunity for gamers without smartphones or without access to the internet to place their bets for the Jackpot without incurring any extra charges.
To bet for the SportPesa Mega Jackpot, you only need 99 shillings and you can do it via an SMS to 79079 or USSD, App, or web. For the web, this link can help you out. It takes you directly to the Mega Jackpot.
Here are the teams for this week’s Mega Jackpot:
The SportPesa Mega Jackpot has 17 games. For you to win, you have to make 17 correct predictions. And all is done for just 99 shillings. What is more, if you fail to hit 17 but land on 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16 correct predictions, you still walk away with amazing bonuses.