Betting apps
Android Betting Apps in Nigeria: APK and Play Store Guide
Most Nigerian punters bet on Android. Some bookmakers are on Google Play, others give you an APK file from their own site. Both are fine when you get them from the right place.
| Bookmaker | Where to get it | Size | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| SportyBet | Google Play | Not listed | See store page |
| Bet9ja | Google Play | 38.5 MB | Android 8.0+ |
| 1xBet | Google Play | About 150 MB | Android 5.0+ |
| BetKing | Google Play | About 10 MB | Android 7.1+ |
| MSport | APK from MSport | 28.3 MB | See download page |
| Betway | Google Play | Not listed | See store page |
| PariPesa | APK from PariPesa | 66 MB | Android 8.0+ |
| 22Bet | APK from 22Bet | About 85 MB | Android 5.0+ |
| Melbet | Official site | Not listed | See download page |
| BetWinner | APK from BetWinner | 45.7 MB | See download page |
| 1Win | APK from 1Win | 5.3 MB | Android 5.0+ |
Table of contents
How to Install From Google Play
- Open Google PlaySearch for the bookmaker and check the developer name.
- Tap InstallThe app downloads and updates itself from then on.
- Log in or registerUse your existing account, or sign up with the welcome offer.
How to Install an APK Safely
- Use the official siteOpen the bookmaker's website in Chrome and find the "Android app" or "Download" link.
- Allow the install onceAndroid asks you to allow installs from your browser. Allow it for this install only.
- Install and openTap the downloaded file, then Install.
- Switch the permission back offIn Settings, turn off installs from the browser again.
If an APK fails with "problem parsing the package", the download was incomplete. Delete it, free some space and download it again from the official site.
Smallest Android Apps
For phones with little storage, the lightest apps are 1Win (5.3 MB, Android 5 and newer) and BetKing (about 10 MB, Android 7.1 and newer). Bet9ja needs 38.5 MB, and 1xBet about 150 MB of free space.
Updating an APK App
APK apps do not update through Google Play. When the app tells you a new version is ready, download it again from the bookmaker's site and install it over the old one. Your account and balance stay the same.
Android Apps FAQ
Is it safe to install a betting APK?
Yes, when it comes from the bookmaker's official website. Never install one sent in a chat group.
Which Android betting app uses the least space?
1Win at 5.3 MB, followed by BetKing at about 10 MB.
Will a betting app work on an old Android phone?
1xBet, 22Bet and 1Win run on Android 5. Bet9ja and PariPesa need Android 8.0 or newer.