Best Bookmakers for NBA and Other Basketball in Ghana

The Seven Best Betting Sites for Basketball in Ghana

Here, I focus on seven bookmakers that are legal and licensed in Ghana and work well for basketball betting. All of them are regulated by the Gaming Commission of Ghana and accept GHS, so you can deposit and withdraw with local methods, including Mobile Money.

In the short reviews below, I look at each brand through the lens of an NBA and basketball fan: how easy it is to use on mobile, how deep the pre-match and outright lines are, what the odds look like, and which bonuses and features (Cash Out, Bet Builder, stats) actually help. This should give you a clear picture of which site fits your own style of basketball betting.

22bet

When I look at 22bet in Ghana, I see a big international bookmaker that has gone fully local. The site is run by Lantini Limited, which holds both sports betting and online casino licences from the Gaming Commission of Ghana for 2025.

On mobile, my feelings are mixed. The website looks like a desktop page squeezed into a phone. NBA coupons are very wide, and I often need to scroll sideways to see all the odds. That gets tiring on a small screen. 22bet offers native apps to fix this: there is a Ghana app in the App Store, and Android users can install the app from the mobile site. The Android app is rated around 4.0/5, the iOS one about 3.4/5. Not bad, but not great either. Overall, the product is powerful, but the layout is a bit cluttered.

Pre-match NBA betting is where 22bet stands out for me. The NBA is pinned in the Top Leagues list, so it opens with one tap. Each game has the main markets, such as moneyline, 1×2 where needed, spreads and totals, plus many halves, quarters, and combos. All of this is available through a Bet Builder, which is handy. There is also a stats widget with head-to-head, recent fixtures, league table and a search box for teams. On many NBA bets, you also get “bet slip sale,” which is basically Cash Out, so you can close a bet early if the game goes your way.

On prices, 22bet is strong on the main lines. The moneyline margin is about 2.6%, which is very sharp for basketball. Spreads and totals were closer to 5%, roughly what many big global books charge on the NBA. That mix is good if you like match-winner bets or NBA accumulators. For handicaps and totals, the value is fine, just not top of the market.

Things change with NBA outrights. 22bet offers a deep “NBA Winner” market with many teams, but the margin is around 23%. That is high even for futures. It is normal that long-term markets are more expensive, but here I still treat them as fun, small-stake bets, not as a place to look for serious long-term value. The rules talk about maximum potential winnings per bet, not about special NBA limits, so my assumption is that outrights share the same general payout cap.

Payments are one of the clear pluses. 22bet supports GHS accounts and all major mobile money systems: MTN Mobile Money, Vodafone Cash and AirtelTigo Money, plus cards and some e-wallets. Deposits via MoMo were instant during my tests. Withdrawals to mobile money usually arrive within minutes or a few hours. Card payouts take longer. I do not see any extra 22bet fees; you mainly pay whatever your wallet or bank charges.

For new customers, there is a 200% first-deposit bonus up to 1,000 GHS. The promo page on the Ghana site confirms a minimum deposit of 10 GHS and the 200% size. Bonus guides explain the conditions: you must roll over the bonus 7 times in accumulator bets, with at least two selections and total odds of 3.0 or higher. In simple terms, the bonus is big, and you can use it in the NBA, but clearing it needs a lot of bets. It suits active multi-bet users much more than someone who only wants to try one or two small slips.

I also do not see 22bet as an “NBA-only” sportsbook. The Ghana site covers EuroLeague, EuroCup and NCAA basketball as well, both pre-match and live.

For a Ghanaian basketball fan who wants one legal, mobile-money-friendly account for NBA plus EuroLeague and NCAA, 22bet is a strong candidate. The two trade-offs are a busy mobile layout and heavy margins on futures, and you need to be comfortable with both.

Soccabet

For NBA fans who want a local brand, Soccabet is one of the first names I look at. It is a Ghanaian bookmaker with a big network of shops and a licensed online site, so it feels very “on the ground” compared with many international brands. In practice, this means you see the brand everywhere, and you can always talk to a real person if something goes wrong.

On mobile, the experience is a bit mixed. On my phone, some markets are cut off on the right, and I have to scroll sideways to see handicaps and totals. The same happens on the desktop when many markets are open, so it’s how the product is built. The good news is that the apps are rated better than the mobile web: the Android app sits around 4.6/5, and the iOS app around 4.0/5, which is a strong signal that regular users are mostly happy with it.

Pre-match NBA coverage is where Soccabet does quite well. The NBA can be found in the basketball section under the USA, and the list of markets is long. You get all the basics (winner, handicap, total), plus halves and quarters, highest or lowest scoring quarter, “any team to win all quarters”, “will there be overtime” and more. Every game has Bet Builder, and the stats tool opens in a separate window with head-to-head, fixtures, standings and a search bar for any team. The stats layout is simple, so even a beginner can read it without stress.

Odds are okay but not outstanding. On the NBA games I checked, the margin was about 6.3% on moneyline and roughly 6% on handicap and totals. That is slightly higher than the sharpest international NBA bookmakers, but still within a normal range for a recreational bookie with a strong retail focus. For casual NBA bets and weekend accumulators, this level of margin is acceptable. If you are a heavy price-sensitive bettor, you may want to compare odds with another account.

One clear weakness: Soccabet does not offer NBA outrights at the moment. There are no markets for season winner or conference winner, so if you like long-term NBA bets, you will need a second site for that and keep Soccabet for game-by-game action.

On payments, Soccabet fits well with how people actually move money in Ghana. You can deposit with MTN, Vodafone and AirtelTigo Mobile Money, with Visa/Mastercard, or with prepaid cards bought in Soccabet shops. The minimum deposit is 1 GHS, the minimum withdrawal is 10 GHS, and the daily maximum withdrawal is 100,000 GHS. Withdrawals can go back to MoMo or be taken in cash at a shop. The bookmaker does not add extra fees on top; you only see normal charges from your wallet or bank.

The welcome offer is small but very easy to understand. New customers get 10 GHS in free bets after registration. You can use this free bet on any sport, including the NBA, and you don’t have complicated turnover rules or crazy minimum odds. It’s not a huge bonus, but I like it for beginners: it lets you test the site with a real bet and very little risk.

Soccabet also covers other basketball competitions such as EuroLeague, EuroCup and NCAA. They are not highlighted in a separate ‘Highlights’ section, so you need to find them the same way as the NBA, via the basketball menu or the search bar. The lines are solid once you get there, but it does take one extra step to find them.

Overall, I see Soccabet as a good choice if you want a Ghanaian brand, MoMo deposits from 1 GHS, a simple free-bet welcome offer and strong pre-match NBA markets. You just have to live with a slightly higher margin, no NBA outrights and a layout that sometimes forces you to drag the screen left and right.

SportyBet

In Ghana, I see SportyBet as the main online betting giant. It is licensed by the Gaming Commission of Ghana, so it works legally here. Independent market research gives SportyBet well over half of the online sports betting market in Ghana, which makes it the natural first choice for many punters.

SportyBet is built for phones. The site loads fast and looks almost the same on mobile and desktop, which I like. The company also pushes its apps. The Android app has an average rating of about 4.4/5, and the iOS app is around 4.2/5, so most users seem satisfied.

The NBA is easy to find. On the basketball page, the NBA sits just under the international EuroLeague, so you see it straight away. The pre-match offer is wide: moneyline, spreads and totals, plus 1st half / 2nd half, all four quarters, 1X2 & Over/Under combos and specials like “any team total maximum consecutive points.” Every NBA game has Bet Builder, and there is a stats panel with head-to-head, standings and line-ups. Right now, SportyBet posts odds only for the next couple of NBA games, usually two days ahead, so the schedule does not go very far into the future.

On prices, SportyBet looks strong for the NBA. The margin on match winner is around 4.1%, on handicaps about 3.9%, and on totals roughly 5.9% (it changes a bit between different Over/Under lines). This is better than what many recreational NBA sportsbooks offer on basketball in Ghana, especially on spreads. For regular NBA betting and accas, these odds are very competitive in my view. For handicaps and totals, the site also gives you a “line selector,” so you can move the spread or total up and down and see how the odds change.

SportyBet also offers NBA outrights. One example is the “Most Regular Season Wins” market with a long list of teams. Here, the total margin is about 9.9%, which is actually quite low for a season-long market and looks fair for futures. SportyBet pushes Cash Out and Auto Cash Out hard. In reality, these options show up on many single and multi bets, and on some outrights, but they are not available for every market.

Payments fit the Ghana market well. SportyBet Ghana supports deposits and withdrawals via MTN Mobile Money, AirtelTigo and Vodafone/Telecel wallets, plus some bank and card options. Deposits are normally instant. Reviews say withdrawals are free and often arrive within minutes, though in bad network periods, it can take up to a day. Limits vary by method but are friendly for everyday betting.

The welcome offer is built around free bets, not raw cash. Current promotions in Ghana give a free-bet bonus up to about GHS 100 after the first settled bet (exact cap and conditions can change, so I always tell readers to check the promo page). For an NBA fan, this is a simple way to test the site: place your first real-money bet, then use the free bet on another game or an acca. There are also recurring promos like extra free bets, lucky draws and jackpots, though some of them target other games such as Aviator.

Finally, SportyBet is not only about the NBA. On the same basketball page, you can also find EuroLeague, EuroCup and NCAA during their seasons. They sit near the NBA in the competition list, so you do not need to dig deep to find them. The market depth is a bit lighter than in the NBA, but still good enough for spreads and totals. For me, this makes SportyBet a solid one-stop shop if you like to mix NBA with European and college basketball.

MSport

In Ghana, I see MSport as a young but serious sportsbook. It is licensed by the Gaming Commission of Ghana, so it works legally on the market. The brand also advertises big football partnerships with Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund, which tells me they plan to stay and spend in the region.

On the mobile web, my experience is not great. The site is basically a desktop page squeezed into a phone. The right side of the screen is cut off, and I have to scroll sideways to see odds and the betslip. Navigation feels heavy because some buttons sit outside the visible area. MSport tries to fix this with apps. The Android app sits around 4.2/5 on Google Play, while the iOS app is closer to 3.5/5, which is only an average score.

Finding NBA pre-match markets is simple. In the left menu, I go to Basketball, then Top Leagues, and select USA NBA. When I checked, there were only two upcoming games listed for the next two days. Per game, the offer is solid but not huge: match winner, spreads and totals, 1st half and 2nd half, all four quarters, “any team winning margin” and a few extra props. There is a Bet Builder on every NBA match, plus a stats widget with head-to-head results and league table. It is enough for normal betting, but it clearly has fewer options than on SportyBet or Soccabet.

On odds, MSport sits in the middle of the pack. My margin checks gave about 5.16% on moneyline, 4.98% on spreads and 5.13% on totals. That is acceptable for a casual bettor, but not as sharp as the best prices in this article. The site supports Cash Out on many open bets, and help pages describe it as a standard feature, so I expect it on most main NBA markets, though not on every special.

For long-term NBA bets, MSport is weaker. I did not find any outright markets for NBA champion, conference winner or regular-season wins.

Payments are well adapted to Ghana. MSport accepts MTN Mobile Money, Vodafone Cash and AirtelTigo Money, usually via a simple USSD code like 711800#. Minimum deposits and withdrawals are very low, around 1 GHS, and payouts go straight back to the mobile wallet. Most users report fast withdrawals, often within minutes, with no extra MSport fees on top of normal wallet charges.

The welcome bonus looks big on the banner. New users can get up to GHS 3,000 in bonus funds, usually as a percentage match on the first deposit or as a multi-step package. But the bonus comes with rollover rules and minimum odds for qualifying bets. For active NBA bettors, this can be useful, but for beginners, it may feel complex, and it is easy to burn through the balance before you clear the requirements.

MSport does not stop at the NBA. The basketball menu also shows other tournaments such as EuroLeague, FIBA events and, during the season, NCAA games. The number of markets per game is smaller than on the very top bookies, but it is enough if you mainly care about spreads and totals.

Overall, I see MSport as a legal, mobile-money-friendly option with fair NBA odds and a big welcome banner, but a weak mobile web layout, no clear NBA outrights and slightly thinner lines than the market leaders.

1xBet

In Ghana, I see 1xBet as a “big everything” bookmaker. The local site 1xbet.com.gh is run by Clickwell Ghana Ltd and is on the Gaming Commission of Ghana’s licence list, so it is a legal option. Many industry reviews also call it one of the largest sportsbooks in the country, mainly because of the huge number of markets it offers.

On a phone, the website feels heavy. It basically copies the desktop layout, so there are many buttons and panels on a small screen. Some elements overlap, and the page can be hard to navigate. The apps are better. The Android app from Clickwell Ghana has a strong rating (around 4.2–5.0 depending on the tracker), while the iOS app sits near 3.7/5, which is an average score.

For NBA pre-match betting, 1xBet offers one of the biggest and deepest market selections on the Ghanaian market. When I checked, there were eight upcoming NBA games on the list, with fixtures open up to nine days ahead. For each game, you get hundreds of markets: team wins, 1X2, double chance, tons of totals and handicaps, all quarters and halves, winning margins, race to points and a big set of player props. On some handicap and total markets, you can also move the line in a small range, which lets you fine-tune risk and odds.

On pricing, my tests show that 1xBet is solid but not always the absolute best. On match winner markets, the margin sits at about 5% on average. For handicaps and totals, the margin is around 7–7.5% (about 7.2% on spreads and 7.3% on totals), which is higher than on the main moneyline market but still typical for side NBA lines. That is normal for a big recreational bookie and fine for most NBA bettors, but very price-sensitive users may sometimes find slightly better numbers elsewhere.

Each NBA game includes a row of stat icons beneath the teams. With a single click, a new window opens showing head-to-head results, league standings, and basic team information. The draw and rankings each open in separate windows. This keeps the main betting page clean and still gives all the data I need.

1xBet also supports Cash Out on many pre-match and live bets, including basketball, although not on every single market. Bet Builder exists, but in practice, it is more common for big football matches than for every NBA game.

I could not see any NBA outright markets on the Ghana site during my check. There were no clear options for “NBA champion” or “conference winner.” Outrights are not a strong part of the Ghana NBA offer.

Payments are set up well for Ghana. 1xBet supports MTN Mobile Money, AirtelTigo Money and Vodafone/Telecel Cash, plus Visa/Mastercard and e-wallets like Skrill and Neteller. Deposits via MoMo are usually instant; withdrawals to the same wallet are often processed within minutes, while card payouts can take a couple of days. Minimum deposits for MoMo are low (around 1–3 GHS), and 1xBet itself does not add extra fees, though your payment provider may.

The welcome bonus is big: 1xBet Ghana advertises a 100% first-deposit bonus up to 5,500 GHS. This number looks impressive, but the rules are strict. You need to roll over the bonus several times in accumulator bets with minimum odds. For high-volume bettors, this can work; for casual NBA fans, it is easy to miss the conditions and never fully unlock the money.

For other basketball leagues, 1xBet is one of the strongest online basketball betting sites in this list. The platform offers EuroLeague, EuroCup, NCAA and many smaller national leagues, often with live betting on most of them. So if you like to mix NBA with European or college basketball, and you want a huge choice of markets, 1xBet covers more or less everything in one account.

BetWinner

In Ghana, I see Betwinner as a big “all-in-one” bookmaker. It runs on the local betwinner.com.gh site under a Ghana licence, so I treat it as a legal option for NBA betting.

On a phone, the site works quite well. Pages load fast, and the layout adjusts to smaller screens, even if there are many buttons, and it can look a bit busy. The Android app is rated around 4.0/5 and the iOS app about 4.5/5, which is a strong result for a betting app.

Betwinner posts games roughly eight days in advance, so I can see most of the upcoming schedule, not only the next couple of nights. For each game, the pre-match offer is wide: match winner, handicap and totals, Race to N Points, Exact Points Difference, 1st and 2nd half, all four quarters and more. There is also a Bet Builder on the NBA, so I can build same-game multiples inside one match.

The downside is pricing. The margin on match winner is about 6.58%, on handicap 6.59%, and on totals 6.62%. This is clearly higher than the sharpest NBA bookies in this guide. For casual NBA bets it is fine, but if I care a lot about every percentage point of value, Betwinner is not my first pick.

Stats are done nicely. Every NBA game has icons that open a new window with Head-to-Head, standings, basic team info, and rankings. This keeps the main coupon clean but still gives me the data I need before I bet. Cash Out is available (often called Bet Slip Sale) on many singles and accas, including basketball, but not on every market, so I always check for the icon.

At the moment, I do not see any NBA outright markets (champion, conference winner, season specials) on Betwinner Ghana. If they exist, they are hidden very deep or appear only at certain times, so for practical purposes, I treat NBA outrights as “not available” on this site.

For payments, Betwinner is well-tuned to Ghana. I can deposit and withdraw via MTN, Vodafone and AirtelTigo Mobile Money, plus cards and some e-wallets. Minimum amounts are low, deposits are instant, and withdrawals to MoMo are usually fast. Betwinner does not normally add extra fees; I mainly pay whatever my wallet or bank charges.

The welcome offers look huge on paper. There is a sports welcome bonus and a separate casino package advertised as up to 15,000 GHS + 150 free spins. These bonuses are attractive in size, but they come with serious rollover and accumulator rules, so they suit active bettors much more than beginners who place only a few NBA bets.

Beyond the NBA, Betwinner covers many other basketball leagues: EuroLeague, EuroCup, NCAA, WNBA and several national leagues. If you want a single account with a very wide choice of basketball markets, Betwinner is one of the strongest options in Ghana, as long as you accept that its odds are a bit heavier on margin than some rivals.

Melbet

In Ghana, I look at Melbet as a fully local, licensed bookmaker. It runs on the melbet.com.gh domain and shows a Gaming Commission of Ghana sports-betting licence in the footer. For NBA fans this means you are betting with a regulated operator, not a pure offshore site.

On the mobile web, my experience is weak. The site is not really responsive. The full desktop page is squeezed into the phone screen, and I have to use a horizontal scroll to see all markets and the bet slip. It works, but it is not comfortable. The apps are better: the Android app sits around 4.4/5, while the iOS app is closer to 3.2/5, which is only average. For serious mobile betting I would rather use the app than the browser.

The NBA section is easy to reach. It sits under Top Leagues in the left menu, so it is one tap from the main page. Melbet usually shows games roughly nine days ahead, which is handy if you like to plan bets early.

Pre-match coverage on the NBA is good. You get the basics (moneyline, handicap, totals), plus quarters (Q1–Q4), 1st half / 2nd half, Race to X Points, and other markets. From my checks, the margin is about 5.29% on moneyline, 5.99% on handicap and 8.32% on totals. This is fine for casual bets but not great value, especially on totals where 8%+ is on the heavy side compared with sharper basketball sportsbooks.

Stats are quite minimal. There is no separate widget under each fixture. If I click on a team name, I can see its finished matches and scores. This is better than nothing, but deeper stats (form tables, head-to-head, player numbers) would make NBA betting much easier.

Cash Out is available on Melbet. The site and help pages mention an early-settlement feature for many single and accumulator bets. In practice, it appears mainly on the main markets; some small props will not have it, so I always look for the Cash Out icon before placing the bet.

Where Melbet looks strong is NBA outrights. In the Outrights tab, I see markets like Total Team Wins, OKC Thunder to tie Regular Season Wins Record (73 wins), NBA champion (Larry O’Brien winner), MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year, and more. The margin on the Total Wins market is about 8.41%. For futures, this is acceptable and often better than many global bookmakers that go well above 10–15%. I did not find clear public limits for NBA outrights, so I assume they follow Melbet’s general max-win rules.

Payments are tuned to Ghana. Melbet supports MTN Mobile Money, Vodafone Cash and AirtelTigo, plus bank cards and transfers. Deposits through MoMo are usually instant, and withdrawals to the same wallets are reported as fast, often within minutes, while bank payouts can take longer. Minimum amounts are low, and I do not see extra Melbet fees; in most cases, only your wallet or bank charges their normal commission.

The welcome offer is very simple: a 2 GHS free bet for registration on Melbet.com.gh. The size is tiny, but it is almost risk-free and easy to claim, so it works well if you just want to test NBA betting on the platform without committing real money. More complex reload or combo promos exist, but they are less central for a new NBA bettor than this small free bet.

Beyond the NBA, Melbet covers other basketball leagues quite well. In the basketball menu and through search, I can find EuroLeague, EuroCup, NCAA, and several other international competitions. Market depth is not always as big as in the NBA, but it is enough for spreads and totals. So Melbet can work as a single account if you like to mix NBA with European or college hoops, as long as you are happy to trade some mobile UX and pricing sharpness for a broad set of markets and outrights.