A guide to all SportPesa promotions

From the welcome match to weekly cashback: a map of the SportPesa promotions.

Deposit match bonuses

The classic bonus adds a percentage on top of your deposit. The welcome offer at SportPesa is 100% up to KES 76,000 + 50 free spins, while deposit number two brings up to KES 151,000. Reloads later in the account life are usually smaller. Every detail of the first package is in our welcome bonus breakdown.

Matches typically carry a rollover close to 35x, and a time limit counted from activation. Some reloads are linked to the day of the week or the payment method, so check which ones are open to players in Kenya. The welcome match starts at KES 750. How such a multiplier plays out in practice is shown in our wagering explainer.

The bonus has to be chosen before the deposit, not after it. If you forget, the deposit is credited as plain real money and the match is usually lost for that payment. That has an upside: money without a bonus has no rollover. Weigh the extra balance against the freedom to cash out whenever you like.

Free spins

Spins give you rounds on a nominated slot at the casino's expense. The first deposit unlocks 50 spins, plus 100 on the next deposit. You cannot change the bet value of a free spin.

Where spin wins go

Spins have their own expiry, so play them early. Spin wins go through the rollover before they can be withdrawn. Some spin offers come without a deposit as part of a tournament or campaign, and their terms are listed on the promotion card. Spins are a cheap way to test an unfamiliar game, but a few spins say nothing about long-run payback. No win means no rollover.

Loyalty rewards

SportPesa returns 10% of net losses on a weekly basis. It usually comes with lighter wagering than matches. The rate, period and cap are covered in the guide to SportPesa cashback. Points accumulate as you play with your own money. Status unlocks better offers and priority payouts.

• Only your own money builds status
• The highest levels add a personal contact
• Accumulated points turn into rewards in the store
• Higher tiers may raise withdrawal limits

Check the current tier table in the account for details. Status rewards regular players if you would play that much regardless. Chasing a tier with bigger bets usually costs more than the perks are worth.

Competitions and seasonal offers

In a tournament, players compete on a leaderboard for a set time. Prizes go to the leading positions, as money, bonus credit or spins. The sportsbook adds boosted odds and combo protection. Holiday promotions run for a limited time.

The list of offers changes often, so look at it regularly. You will usually find about 12 promotions. Register for the event first, since bets placed before that do not count. Some campaigns need a code, and our promo code guide explains where to enter it.

How leaderboards are scored

Some events count the biggest single multiplier, others the total amount won or wagered. Multiplier events give small-stake players a real chance, because the bet size does not decide the score. If the score depends on total stakes, do not inflate your bets to climb. Read the scoring line before joining.

Bonus types compared

No single bonus is right for everyone. The table below summarises the main types.

Occasional players often get more from cashback and spins than from large matches. The welcome match makes sense when the rollover fits your normal play. An offer built for slots rarely works well for sports betting, and the reverse is also true. Pick the bonus that matches where you actually spend your time. How the offers fit the whole site is covered in our review of SportPesa.

Rules that apply to every bonus

A few conditions come with every offer. An early payout request removes the bonus. Keep bets under the ceiling while the bonus is active. One bonus at a time is the norm.

Each promotion has its own terms page, worth reading first. Bonuses are entertainment, not income, and 18+ only. If an offer does not suit you, simply leave it unclaimed. A short question to support beats guessing at the rules, and a screenshot of the offer helps later.