If you enjoy watching Esports and live in Ghana, this guide is for you. I go through the main sportsbooks for Esports here, look at what games they cover, how fair their odds are, and how easy it is to bet using your phone and Mobile Money.
If you want to stay fully inside the local rules, you can jump straight to my shortlist of licensed Esports bookies in Ghana.
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If you are also open to bigger international brands, you can check the separate list of offshore bookmakers for Esports betting that accept users from Ghana and see how they compare.
When I talk about Esports betting in Ghana, I always start with the brands that are licensed by the Gaming Commission and take local rules seriously. In this section, I look at three legal Esports sportsbooks that, in my view, give the best overall package for Esports: game selection, markets, odds, payments, and mobile experience. These are the sites I would check first if you want to bet on Esports and keep everything inside the Ghanaian licensing system.
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22Bet in Ghana is a big international brand that works as a local bookmaker. The site is run by Lantini Limited, which has sports betting and casino licences from the Gaming Commission of Ghana, so it is a legal and regulated option for Esports fans.
On Esports, 22Bet gives me two main categories. The first one is sports-style titles like AI eSoccer, AI tennis, and AI fighting, where bots play each other all day. The second group is “classic” Esports such as Dota 2, CS2, League of Legends, Valorant, Call of Duty, and Rainbow Six. For Ghana, where football and basketball are still king, this mix feels natural.
Both pre-match and live betting work well on the key titles. For Dota 2 and the football or basketball sims, I can switch from pre-match to live, open extra markets, and use cash out on many bets. Live streaming is available on selected matches for registered users. There is also a match tracker that helps you monitor the score as the game progresses.
If I talk about value, 22Bet is strong on choice but not on very sharp odds. On my Dota 2 checks, the margin on the match winner market was about 11.75%, and on the map handicap it was about 11.26%, which is high if you bet often and with serious stakes. League of Legends usually has only one market, match winner, with a margin close to 9.01%, so it feels more suitable for casual bets than for detailed long term strategies. On eSoccer, there are many markets, and the winner margin was around 11.4%, and the handicap margin was about 10.2%, so this part of the line looks a bit more friendly. eBasketball has a similar set of markets to eSoccer, but the pattern is the same: good variety, not ultra-cheap odds.
My experience on mobile is mixed. The mobile website looks like a small desktop screen, so Esports coupons are wide, and I often have to scroll left and right to see all the odds. 22Bet tries to fix this with apps. The iOS app has a rating of about 3.4 out of 5, which I would call average. The Android app has an average rating of 4.0, and reviews generally describe it as stable, although ratings change over time.
On payments, 22Bet does what I expect from a serious Ghana operator. It supports MTN MoMo, Vodafone Cash and AirtelTigo or Telecel, plus Visa and Mastercard and some e-wallets. Mobile Money deposits are usually instant, and withdrawals often arrive within a few minutes or hours, though sometimes it can take up to a day.
The welcome sports bonus is big and eye-catching. New users in Ghana can get 200% up to 1,000 GHS on the first deposit, with a minimum deposit of ten GHS. The hard part is the rollover. You usually have to wager the bonus seven times on accumulator bets with at least two selections and total odds of 3.0 or more, and you have only a short time to do this. At the time of writing, there are no bonuses specifically for Esports bettors.
22Bet is properly licensed in Ghana, offers a lot of Esports, virtual and AI content, supports Mobile Money and gives a big welcome bonus. At the same time, the odds on many Esports markets are quite heavy, the mobile website is not very comfortable, and the bonus is tough to clear if you bet only on Esports. If you like to mix virtual football and basketball with Dota or CS2 in accumulators, 22Bet is a strong all-round choice. If you care most about the very best prices on one or two Esports games, you may want to compare this platform closely with other Esports online betting sites.
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1xBet in Ghana is a global brand that now works through a local company, Clickwell Ghana Limited. The site holds sports betting and online casino licences from the Gaming Commission of Ghana for 2025, so it is a legal and regulated option for Esports fans in the country.
When I open the Esports section, I see a very wide offer. There are roughly sixty titles split into three groups. In the Real tab, I get classic Esports like CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Rainbow Six, Honor of Kings and CrossFire Mobile. In the Virtual tab, there are games such as FIFA-style football, PES, Mortal Kombat, baccarat, Esports poker, and roulette. The 1xCyber tab is full of sports simulators with football, basketball, ice hockey, tennis, cricket, and more. For Ghana, where many punters still prefer football and basketball, this mix of real Esports and sports sims makes a lot of sense.
Live and pre-match betting are both strong. I can open extra markets for each map and see detailed stats with one tap. Many events have live streaming inside the page, and for others, there is at least a match tracker that shows the score and key events in real time. Cash out is available on a lot of Esports and 1xCyber markets, which helps if I want to protect a long accumulator.
From a pricing point of view, 1xBet feels mixed but often better than some rivals. In my Dota 2 sample, there were many markets, such as main game 1×2, correct score, total maps, map handicaps, plus separate lines for map 1 and map 2, like frags, even/odd totals, “next tower,” and “next Roshan.” The margin on the main 1×2 market was about 9.24%, which is acceptable for Ghana, but total map handicaps went up to around 15.95%, which is heavy. League of Legends also has a rich offer with 1×2, correct score, total even and extra map markets, and here the main 1×2 margin was closer to 7.13%, which is much kinder. In the 1xCyber football section, you also get various markets, including 1×2, double chance, both teams to score, totals, handicaps and separate first-half lines. A winner margin of roughly 8.13% and a handicap margin of around 7.92% are reasonable for regular betting. For 1xCyber basketball, there are 1×2, totals, even/odd and handicaps, plus some games with H1/H2 and all four quarters, and the 1×2 margin was about 9.38%, so not the cheapest but not outrageous. On Virtual FIFA, you can bet on the main series outcome, both teams to score, totals, handicaps, correct score, extra penalties, and more, with a 1×2 margin near 8.36% and a handicap around 10.31%. Mortal Kombat surprised me most: it offers markets like win in round, round duration, totals and method of win, and yet the 1×2 margin was only about 4.34% and totals around 6.7%, which is very attractive. Overall, I see good value on some titles and markets, but you still need to watch out for those higher handicap lines.
On mobile, my experience is similar to what I saw with other big international top Esports betting sites that try to squeeze a complex desktop layout into a phone screen. The mobile website is not really adapted to small displays, the navigation feels crowded, and some elements overlap, especially in live Esports, where there is video, stats, and markets on one page. The dedicated apps help. The Android app has an average rating of around 4.2 out of 5, and the iOS app for iPhone and iPad sits at 3.7 out of 5, which I would call an average but workable score. In short, the apps are the better choice for serious Esports use, even if the design is still busy.
On payments, 1xBet follows the typical Ghana pattern that I expect from a licensed brand. Deposits and withdrawals work through MTN Mobile Money, Telecel or Vodafone-style wallets and AirtelTigo, plus cards and some e-wallets. Mobile money deposits are usually instant, and withdrawals often clear within a few minutes or hours, although the wallet limits or extra checks can sometimes push this towards a full day. Minimum deposits are low, often in the 1 to 5 GHS range, and minimum withdrawals are usually around 10 GHS, with no extra fee from 1xBet itself, only the normal mobile money charges from the provider.
The welcome sports bonus for new Ghana users can go up to about 5,500 GHS on the first deposit. It is one of the biggest headline amounts in the local market, but it comes with some serious wagering requirements. There are also several Esports promotions available on 1xBet. These include 1XPICK’EM for the StarLadder Budapest Major, where users make CS2 predictions and receive a guaranteed reward. CROWNBET is offered for Dota 2 tournaments, featuring tokens and free bets. The Esports Era promotion provides risk-free bets on selected Esports events. Become a Legend is designed for FIFA or EA FC, allowing live bets to earn points that can be exchanged for gadgets and other prizes. These promos show that Esports is not just a side product for 1xBet; it is something they use for regular campaigns.
Putting it together, 1xBet gives me a very deep Esports offer, strong live tools and a lot of targeted promos, on top of local licensing and fast mobile money payments. At the same time, the mobile site is quite hard to handle, some handicap markets carry high margins, and the big welcome package has tough conditions. For a Ghanaian bettor who enjoys a mix of Dota 2, League of Legends, FIFA sims and 1xCyber football or basketball, it is a powerful all-round option, but I would still compare odds and read the promo terms carefully before I commit large stakes.
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Betwinner runs on the same platform as 1xBet, with a very similar layout, Esports lobby, markets, and live tools. If you know how to bet on Dota 2, LoL or virtual football on 1xBet, you will feel almost no difference on Betwinner; the same is true for cyber football and basketball, cash out, live betting and the general feel of the site.
On mobile, it even feels a bit smoother: the site is well adapted for phones and loads quickly, and there are official apps as well. The Android app on Google Play has an average rating of around 4.0, and the iOS app for iPhone and iPad sits close to 4.5, which is a very strong score for a betting app.
Payments work much like on 1xBet: you can use MTN Mobile Money, Telecel Cash, AirtelTigo Money and Vodafone Cash, plus bank cards and some e-wallets. Deposits are usually instant, and withdrawals are normally processed within minutes to a few hours, with no extra bookmaker fee on top of the standard Mobile Money charges.
For a Ghanaian Esports bettor, the main reason to use Betwinner is not unique features, but the chance to grab a different welcome bonus or to spread your bankroll across two sister brands. Betwinner offers a 200% first deposit sports bonus up to 2,500 GHS. It looks generous, but the rollover on accumulator bets still makes it hard to clear if you bet only on Esports, and there are no special bonuses just for Esports.
If you are already happy with 1xBet, you can treat Betwinner as an almost identical backup option with slightly different bonuses, rather than a completely new experience.
On Betway, I mainly see eSoccer, eBasketball and eCricket in the E-Leagues, plus a separate Esports section. For eSoccer, the key markets are 1×2, total goals, double chance, and three-way handicap, and the average margin on the 1×2 market is about 14.71%, which is quite high. eCricket adds match winner, total runs odds/even, and which team wins the toss. Basketball has only a few basic markets, although cash out works on some of them. The Esports tab has CS2, LoL, Dota 2, Rainbow Six, CS2 Duels, Dota 2 Duels, and Honor of Kings, with extra bets on map 1, map 2, and map 3. Here, the average 1×2 margin is lower, around 8.28%.
On SportyBet, the core is eFootball and eBasketball, with Counter-Strike, LoL, and Dota 2 added in a smaller block. eFootball and eBasketball usually have 1×2, double chance and over or under markets, and some games also have first half, points and quarter lines. The average margin on the eSoccer 1×2 market is about 12.85%. For Counter-Strike, LoL and Dota 2, the only option is match winner, with Dota 2 1×2 priced at roughly 8.9% margin.
On Soccabet, Esports is limited to eSoccer and eBasketball. The main options are double chance, draw no bet, Asian totals and similar football style markets, plus the usual 1×2 outcome. The average margin on eSoccer 1×2 is around 11.62%, which sits in the middle of this group.
On betPawa, there is only eFootball. Markets are simple: 1×2, over or under, double chance, and two-way handicap. The average 1×2 margin is about 15.2%, so this is one of the most expensive offers on virtual football among the legal esports betting sites I checked.
On MSport, I can bet on eSoccer, eBasketball, Dota 2, LoL and CS:GO. eSoccer has a very long list of markets, including 1×2, over or under, double chance, GG or NG, draw no bet, next goal, many first half and bookings bets, corners, and special goal range markets, but their availability depends on a particular match. The price is the problem because the 1×2 margin is about 25.2%, which is extremely high. eBasketball has far fewer markets. Dota 2, LoL and CS:GO offer only one market, match winner, and on Dota 2, this comes with an average margin of about 10.01%.
On Betika, the choice is eSoccer and Dota. eSoccer has 1×2, double chance, totals and a simple “who will win” type market. The average margin on the 1×2 market is around 11%, which is slightly better than several rivals. Dota 2 gets a deeper line with winner, map handicaps, total maps, correct score, first map winner and second map winner. Here, the average margin is about 7.7%, which is one of the most attractive prices on Dota 2 in this group of bookmakers.
If I compare these six Esports match betting sites, Betway and SportyBet feel like solid football-led brands that offer Esports, with reasonable odds only on some titles. Soccabet and betPawa keep things very simple and charge quite a lot for eFootball, so they suit casual users more than value hunters. MSport gives the deepest eSoccer market list, but it combines it with the worst margin, which cancels the benefit. Betika has a narrow list of games, but for Dota 2 in particular, it offers both good market depth and a lower margin, so for a Ghanaian punter who cares about prices on one or two key Esports titles, Betika is the most interesting name in this list.
