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IS BETTING LEGAL IN UG?

This is the very first question gamblers from any country should ask. While most African countries don’t regulate gambling, Uganda does. Online gambling is legal in Uganda. The National Gambling Board of Uganda is responsible for regulating the activity.

The perks of having an authority that takes an interest in online gambling include a higher level of security, among other things. When a government is involved, you can expect the operators to behave. You can also expect very few illegitimate sites accepting players from the country, if not none.  

Sports betting and casino games are legal, and almost all major offshore operators across the world accept players from Uganda. 

ONLINE VS OFFLINE BETTING

If you’re not familiar with online gambling, it’s a common question to ask. Why should you opt for online gambling over offline gambling? In this section, let us outline the most significant benefits of online sports betting.

Convenience

The first factor that comes in favour of online gambling is convenience. You no longer have to step outside your home. At the same time, it’s cost-effective. You don’t have to spend anything on transportation to get to a physical betting shop. If you have your own transport, that’s fuel cost. And if you use public transport, it’s the ticket cost.

On top of everything, all the platforms are available on mobile devices. Whether you own an Android or an iOS in Uganda, you can bet from your mobile. 

More Options 

This is another huge reason people opt for online gambling over offline betting. In any area, there could only be a handful of betting shops. In terms of Uganda, the options are minimal.

But when you consider online sports betting, the sky’s the limit. You can find hundreds of betting sites that accept players from the country anytime.

Compare Odds

Odds are important for both online and offline betting platforms. However, when you walk into a land-based bookmaker, you only have the odds that it’s offering. You have no way to compare or evaluate whether the odds are fair or not.But you can always cross-check the odds at other betting sites regarding online sportsbooks. Every company has its own analysts and may not use different methods to calculate the odds. But for a given market, the odds shouldn’t be so far apart.

Diverse Sports Library

If you have experience with online betting sites, you may take the massive sports library for granted. But it’s not the case for brick-and-mortar places; they’re at a stadium or a race track. You only get to bet on sports played at that stadium or the horse races.

The bottom line is that if you want a vibrant sports library, there is no alternative to online betting sites.

Bonuses

We might be putting this benefit at the end of our endeavour, but it’s a major one for most bettors. No offline betting shop will offer any bonuses because it’s not how they do business. You may expect complimentary drinks when you walk in, but that’s about it.

However, for online betting sites, your options are diverse. Almost all betting sites offer a welcome bonus for new customers then afterwards, you can opt for the other ongoing promotions. They may or may not target specific sports and tournaments.

TYPES OF SPORTS BET

Before you sign up with any sportsbook, you must know the types of bets to place. Don’t make the mistake of choosing options you know nothing about. There are usually hundreds of bet types for different sports. Knowing the meaning of the betting markets will help you make better bets. If you misinterpret a bet type, you may end up losing your bet. For this reason, we will mention some of the popular bet types in sports.

Match Winner / 1×2

This is the most common bet that you’ll find for all sports. If a match is being played, one of the teams is bound to win. And for sports where a draw is possible, the 1×2 bet comes into play. 

Over/Under

Over/under bets are also known as total bets, where you counter the bookmaker’s prediction of the total score. You either bet over or under that prediction. Some operators make it even more interesting by adding half-time/full-time score twists.

Asian Handicaps

The purpose of handicaps in sports betting is to balance out the skill difference between the opponents for a fairer betting environment. The favourite team gets a disadvantage, or the underdog gets an advantage. “Asian” handicap especially allows a draw as a potential outcome.

Combo Bets

Also known as accumulators, these bets include multiple selections. These bets aim to scale the profit margin without spending much on the bet. But the catch is that all selections must be true for a combo bet to work.

POPULAR EVENTS

Football is the most popular sport in Uganda. It’s the very first champion of the FIFA World Cup. Apart from football, the residents are also interested in cricket and rugby.

So, it’s apparent that the most popular tournaments bettors look for are from these sports. If we have to name a few, we have to go with the following:

• Football World Cup
• English Premier League
• Uganda National League
• ICC Cricket World Cup
• Ashes Trophy
• Rugby Union

The library of available events for betting will keep changing throughout the year on a betting site. It’s simply because the roster of sports events keeps changing throughout the year.