HELABET BOOKMAKER REVIEW
REVIEW SUMMARY
WHAT MAKES HELABET A GOOD BETTING SITE
OUR RATING – 9.0/10
BONUS – 100K NGN
PROMO CODE – 100NGN
OVERVIEW
Helabet is an international betting brand founded in early 2019, making them relatively new to the industry. Nevertheless, they utilize an established betting platform provider which a lot of experienced players will be familiar with. This collaboration ensures that the quality and quantity of their offerings can confidently compete with top-tier sportsbook operators.
In late 2021 Hela bet expanded its presence to several African countries, Nigeria was one of them. It did take some time for them to properly tune their platform to suit local sports fans and now they are fully up and running.
They’ve not only registered their company in Nigeria but also obtained a valid operating license from the Oyo State Gaming Board. As a result, you can use Naira as the primary currency for your account, as well as make and receive payments using any local bank account.
REGISTRATION
Helabet Ng offers several different registration options, let’s explore all available options, so you could pick the one most suitable for you. Important note: use our 100NGN promo code to get an extra warm welcome.
1. One-Click Registration
This is the quickest and easiest method. Simply select the “one-click” option, enter the promo code, choose your bonus, and hit the “register” button. You will then be directed to a page where you can see your new username and password. Make sure to take a screenshot or have it sent to your email address. At this point we would recommend changing your password to something you can easily remember and adding your email address in case you will ever need to recover your account.
2. Mobile phone number registration
One of the other available options is to create an account using your mobile phone number. The benefit of this approach is having your phone number linked to your account from the get-go. This makes it easy to sign in or to recover your account in case you ever forget your password.
3. Email Address registration
Email registration is straightforward – you need to complete and submit a basic registration form and you are good to go.
4. Sign in using social media accounts
You can also sign in using your Google or Telegram accounts. To do this, simply select your preferred login method and follow the instructions you see on the screen.
Regardless of what registration option you decide to go with – creating a new account will take less than 1 minute.
EXCLUSIVE PROMO CODE
We have an exclusive promo code that all newcomers can use on the registration page. The code is short and easy to remember – 100NGN. Enter this code on the registration page and you will get an extra warm welcome to help you get started. Feel free to share this promo code with a friend if you believe it might be useful for them.
Please keep in mind that this code is only for new players, you cannot use it if you already have an existing account.
WELCOME OFFER
As expected, Hela Bet has a welcome offer for all new players from Nigeria. You can get a 100% bonus up to ₦100,000 for your first deposit. To activate this offer, a minimum deposit of ₦450 is required. However, do keep in mind that it’s essential to complete your profile information on the “My Account” page before proceeding with your initial deposit.
Bonus funds will be automatically credited to your account. To transform this bonus into real money that you can withdraw, you will need to wager it 5 times with the odds of 1.40 or higher using accumulator bets with three or more selections.
Welcome bonus funds are valid for 30 days.
SUPPORT
At the moment, the only way you can get in touch with support through their website is by submitting a support ticket. You can do that on their contacts page. Of course, you can also send them an actual email to one of their support addresses.
Live chat support is available, however you can only access it on their betting app.
SPORTS BETTING SECTION AND ODDS
Helabet’s sports betting section currently features over 40 different sports disciplines ranging from popular ones like football all the way to niche sports like bare-knuckle boxing. However, the primary focus remains on popular sports, where you will also usually see a good selection of local competitions and tournaments.
The minimum allowed stake is only ₦30, which makes Helabet one of the few websites where you can bet with 50 Naira.
Let’s start by looking at some actual football games from the pre-match betting section to see what is available. At any given time, you will see more than 2000 football games to choose from. Most games will have over 300 different bets you can place. These quite often include various special bets, player markets and combinations.
LIVE BETTING
Helabet’s global coverage ensures that live games are accessible for betting 24/7. For football, all games will normally have a good variety of handicap and Asian handicap lines open. Goal specific and period specific markets are also always available. High-profile games will also include player markets.
In most cases, betting remains open until the final minutes of any game, and the option for cashing out your bets is also available.
VIRTUALS
In case you would like to take a break from betting on traditional sports, you might want to explore the virtual sports section. This section features games from three well-known studios: Virtual Generation, GoldenRace and 1×2 gaming.
The virtual betting section primarily features sports-themed games such as: greyhound racing, horse racing, virtual football, virtual speedway, virtual motorbikes. However, you will also find several virtual Keno options available.
SPORTS COVERED BY HELA BET
American Football, Bicycle Racing, Boxing, Darts, Field Hockey, Floorball, Formula 1, Gaelic Football, Golf, Greyhound AntePost, Greyhound Racing, Weather, Bare-knuckle boxing, Horse Racing, Horse Racing AntePost, Hurling, Lottery, Martial Arts, Motorsport, Muay Thai, Poker, Politics, Rugby, Ski Jumping, Special Bets, Toto, Trotting, Trotting AntePost, TV-Games, UFC, Water Polo
DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS
As we already mentioned earlier, Helabet has integrated several popular Nigerian payment gateways. The three primary ones are OPay, Paystack and Flutterwave – they support payments from and to any local bank account.
Cryptocurrency payments aren’t currently supported, however this would definitely be a useful addition and we hope that Helabet will add this in the future.
The minimum amount you can deposit is ₦250.
The minimum amount you can withdraw is ₦250 for Flutterwave and ₦550 for all other payment methods.
HOW TO MAKE A DEPOSIT?
Go to helabet ng and sign in using your phone number / username / email address and password. If you don’t remember your password and are unable to log in, press the “Forgot password?” links and follow the given instructions.
Once you are logged in, you should see a yellow deposit button in the top right corner of the screen. You will then be moved over to the deposits page where you will see all the available payment methods.
The payments page will display a number of different payment methods. Take a minute to review them and press the one, which seems to be most suitable for you.
Depending on the payment method of your choice, you might need to add some additional information. For example, this applies to bank transfers – you will need to specify your account number. Now simply follow the instructions to complete your deposit.
HOW TO WITHDRAW FROM HELABET?
The withdrawals page can be accessed from the account management menu, which you can open by pressing on a little icon resembling a person located in the top right corner of the screen. The two main withdrawal options you are going to see here are Flutterwave and OPay. Select the one you would like to use, enter the amount you want to withdraw and follow the instructions you see on the screen.
Please note that it is always best to withdraw your winnings using the same payment method you used to make your deposit.
In certain instances, Helabet may request identity verification before processing your withdrawal. This is a standard procedure followed by all sportsbook operators, and there’s no need to be concerned about it.
IDENTITY VERIFICATION
When you submit a withdrawal request, it’s possible that an identity verification check will be required. In such cases, you will receive a notification instructing you to provide photocopies of specific documents to confirm your identity. This verification process must be completed before your withdrawal request can be processed.
Usually, you will be asked to provide the following information:
- A photo of your identification document (national ID, voter ID card, picture page of international passport, drivers license)
- Proof of residency, a recent document that would verify your current place of residence (utility bill, electricity bill, telephone bill, etc.)
- A recent bank account statement, not older than three months
PROMOTIONS AT HELABET
Helabet has an impressive selection of various promo offers and bonuses. Therefore, even if you are an existing payer and have already used the welcome offer – you will still have something to look forward to.
WELCOME BONUS
The welcome bonus can be used by all new players from Nigeria, we recommend using it together with our exclusive 100NGN promo code that you can enter on the registration page. This is a 100% deposit bonus that can go up to ₦100,000, it will be automatically added to your account after you complete your first deposit.
The minimum amount you need to deposit in order to claim the bonus is ₦450. Your bonus funds need to be wagered 5 times before they become withdrawable. Only accumulator bets with three or more selections will count towards wagering. Each selection must have the odds of 1.40 or higher.
Welcome bonus funds expire in 30 days.
Wagering: 5x
Minimal deposit: ₦450
Bonus valid for 30 days
Required odds: 1.4 or higher
OTHER PROMOTIONS AT HELA BET
Helabet has quite a lot of different offers and bonuses for active players. Don’t worry if you have already used your welcome bonus – there’s plenty more to look forward to.
FREE INTERNET DATA
Helabet offers a unique and thrilling promotion exclusively for Nigerian players. If you maintain a positive balance in your player account, you can access their pre-match betting section without consuming your mobile data. This special offer is available exclusively to subscribers of Glo and MTN phone networks.
Currently, there are no other Nigerian betting brands offering a similar deal.
DAILY DEPOSIT BONUS
As a player from Nigeria, you can get a 25% deposit bonus every single day. The minimum amount required to trigger this bonus is ₦1,660 which is significantly more than what was required for the welcome bonus. The maximum bonus amount you can receive is ₦20,750.
This bonus will be automatically credited to your player account after making your first deposit of the day. Make sure to have all your profile information added, otherwise the bonus will not be activated.
Daily deposit bonus funds have to be wagered 5 times using accumulator bets with 4 or more selections. Each selection should have the odds of 1.50 or higher.
Wagering: 5x
Minimal deposit: ₦1,660
Bonus valid for 30 days
Required odds: 1.5 or higher
BONUS FOR A SERIES OF LOSING BETS
In case you find yourself losing 20 bets in a row, Helabet will try to cheer you up by adding some bonus funds to your player wallet. The size of your bonus will depend on the size of your lost stakes.
- Stakes from ₦830 will give you a ₦4,150 bonus
- Stakes from ₦2,075 will give you a ₦103,750 bonus
- Stakes from ₦4,150 will give you a ₦207,500 bonus
WEEKLY CASHBACK
Every week you can get a cashback equal to 0.3% of the total amount spent on bets during the previous week credited to your player account.
The minimum cashback amount you can receive is ₦415 and the maximum amount is ₦415,000.
Cashbacks will be automatically credited to your account every Wednesday.
ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS
Paystack, OPay, Flutterwave, GT Bank, Globus Bank, Polaris Bank, Providus Bank, Titan Trust Bank, First Bank, GTB, UBA, Zenith Bank, Access Bank, CitiBank, EcoBank, Fidelity Bank, FCMB, Heritage Bank, Keystone Bank, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Sterling Bank, Suntrust Bank, Union Bank, Unity Bank, Wema Bank
HELABET NG CONTACTS
- Email Address: support-en@helabet.com
- Live chat: Yes (on mobile app)
- Telegram
- Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
- Support page
HELABET MOBILE
Like most other sportsbook operators, Helabet places an emphasis on mobile betting and making sure their platform is user-friendly and compatible with most devices.
We tested Helabet’s mobile website with three different devices – an iPhone 13, a Google Pixel 2 XL and an older Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Upon reviewing and testing their website, we can confidently say that they did a reasonably good job at optimizing their website for mobile devices.
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
As already stated above, Helabet ng website is well optimized for mobile devices, even the relatively older ones should have no significant issues loading and displaying it. For the most part, this is achieved thanks to the way the website is built – all static user interface elements (buttons, images, frames, etc.) are cached by your browser. As a result, you only need to load these elements once when you initially visit the website. Subsequently, whenever you navigate between pages, these elements are retrieved from your browser’s cache.
All features and interfaces are also correctly displayed even on older devices. However, it might be worth noting that if you have a very small display, browsing markets and selections may be somewhat challenging. As an alternative, you can try using the search box if you know exactly what you are looking for.
USER INTERFACE
On a separate note, let’s turn our attention to the user interface and all its menus that you are going to be using.
The website’s header serves as a central navigation hub which you can use to access various sections of the website, payment pages and account management pages. To open a full list of all navigation links, you will need to press on the three little lines located in the top right corner of the screen.
You will find a second sport-specific navigation menu right beneath the header. This menu has a toggle you can use to switch between pre-match and live games. It also has a vertical scrolling menu with a full list of all available sports. Each sport has an indicator next to it that shows how many games are currently open for betting.
Lastly, let’s take a look at the betslip, you can see it being displayed in the bottom of the screen in the middle. Once you pick a selection, it will be added to your betslip, which you can bring up by pressing the little icon in the bottom center of your screen. The design here is rather basic, you have the option to alter your stake, change several preferences and add additional selections.
HELABET APP
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Helabet App Download (Android) and Installation
You can run the Android app on any device with a version of 5 or higher. If you are using an older version – you will need to stick to the mobile website for now.
Follow the steps described below to install and open the application on your phone.
First Step – Download the APK File
Press the green download button and to start downloading the app. Your phone can give you a pop up with a warning (as seen on the picture), you will need to press the “Ok” button to proceed.
Second Step – Install the App
Once the app is downloaded you will get another pop-up asking whether you want to open it. Press the “open” button to proceed.
At this stage your phone can give you a warning that the app is from an unknown source, so it requires additional approval. Chrome will give you an option to go over to the settings page.
On the settings page, you will need to enable the “Allow from this source” switch.
Once you do that, you need to tap the installation file again to install it on your device.
Step Three – Open the App and Sign in
Now, you should see the Helabet app being available on your phone’s home screen. You can log in using your existing account if you have one or you can create an account directly in the app.
Helabet App Download (iPhone) and Installation
The iOS app can be downloaded directly from Apple’s App Store, so you will need to install it the exact same way you would install any other app.
Your device’s iOS version should be 12.0 or later – older OS versions are not able to run this application.
First Step – Download the iOS App
You can find the Helabet app on the App store or you can just follow the link below, which will also take you there.
Download the application and wait for it to install. After the installation is complete – you should see the app icon on your phone’s home screen.
Second Step – Open the App and Sign in
Now, you should see the Helabet app being available on your phone’s home screen. You can log in using your existing account if you have one or you can create an account directly in the app.
HELABET DESKTOP SITE OVERVIEW
A functional and user-friendly interface design is usually a good sign when it comes to betting sites, as this will enable you to find exactly what you need in just several steps, markets and selections should be clearly visible and understandable while the betslip part should show all details relevant to your bet and additional options and/or features if applicable. Below are some examples of how Helabet’s online sports betting section looks like.
Let’s start off by visually splitting the website into four distinct sections, so we can review each one of them in greater detail.
First off, we can draw our attention to the website’s header, which serves as the main navigation menu between all the different sections you can access. This is also the place where you will find the deposit button, your current balance and links to account management pages.
The left side of the screen is where you can find the sports selection menu. This is the menu you would use to move between different available sports and tournaments. Each sports and tournament on this list has an indicator showing how many games are currently open for betting.
The center of the screen is where you can find a list that contains each individual game along with a preview of several most popular betting markets. Clicking on a game will replace the list view with the main betting interface, which will have an overview of your selected game, a scoreboard (for live games) and a complete list of all available markets.
Finally, the right side of the screen is where the betslip section is located. When you pick a selection from the betting UI and click on it, it will be carried over to your betslip. This is the place where you can add your stake, add more selections and eventually place your bet. You might notice a second tab called “My Bets”, you can see your active and latest bets displayed in this tab.
HELA BET AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Helabet runs their own affiliate program and hosts their own affiliate portal. If you believe that you might be able to attract new players by promoting Helabet – you might want to consider joining their affiliate program.
HOW IT WORKS?
First of all, you will need to apply to become an affiliate. You can easily submit your application through Helabet’s dedicated affiliate portal, accessible via the green button below. Registering is a straightforward process, requiring only the completion of a basic registration form.
A member of the affiliate team (an affiliate manager) should be in touch with you after you submit the registration form. You will then be able to ask any questions you might have and discuss the terms of your future partnership.
Usually, you will start with a default revenue share deal, where you get a certain percentage of the revenue generated by the players you bought in. However, there might be other options available for you depending on how you are planning to promote Helabet.
FAQ | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS HELABET LEGIT?
Yes, Helabet is legit. They legally operate in Nigeria and hold a valid license issued by the Oyo State Gaming Board. You can always verify the validity of their license on the regulator’s official website.
HOW TO REGISTER AT HELABET?
Helabet offers many different ways to set up an account. These include email registration, phone registration, social media registration and one-click registration.
Each registration method is described in more detail in the corresponding section of this page above.
HOW TO CLAIM THE WELCOME BONUS?
The welcome bonus will be automatically credited to your account as long as all the requirements are met. Keep the following things in mind in order to make sure you claim your bonus: make sure to tick the “sports bonus” box on the registration page, make sure to add all personal profile information before you make your first deposit, your first deposit should be at least ₦450.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM DEPOSIT?
The minimum amount you can deposit is ₦250.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM WITHDRAWAL?
The minimum amount you can withdraw is ₦250.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM BET?
The minimum amount you can bet (minimum stake) is ₦30.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paul Echere – a life-long sports fan with a career in the betting industry. Paul has worked with many betting operators and platform providers since the very early days of iGaming. Having years of experience with numerous bookmakers, Paul is in an excellent position to review and rate sportsbook brands. Feel free to follow him on Facebook and LinkedIn to find out what he is up to.
