Bonuses
Region-tiered: 200% up to ₦320,000 in Nigeria from only ₦455, or 100-150% up to ₹40,000 in India, backed by 15-20 running promotions such as weekday deposit matches, acca boosts and cashback. Switch bonuses on before you deposit.
Bookmaker review
Melbet review for live football bettors
Live markets around the clock, HD streams and cash out, backed by 50+ payment methods.
Melbet earns 4.4 out of 5 from us, and it is built for bettors who live in the in-play tab. It runs on the same engine as 1xBet, which shows in the sheer volume: 43 sports, 8,000+ events every day, a Bet Builder, HD streams on selected fixtures and full cash out. Bets can even go on through Telegram. Funding is just as quick, with 50+ payment methods spanning OPay, UPI and 40+ cryptocurrencies, and withdrawals that regularly land within half an hour.
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Our verdict
Built for volume, built for speed
Melbet launched in 2012 and shares its betting platform with 1xBet. It is a separate company, but that engine explains the scale. Each day brings more than 8,000 pre-match and in-play events across 43 sports, and the live tools are all here: a Bet Builder, HD streaming on selected events, full cash out and match statistics beside the markets. Away from sport there is a casino of 5,000+ games plus virtual sports. The extras are what set it apart: bet placement through Telegram, a daily Multi Bet of the Day and 15-20 promotions running at once, from weekday deposit matches to acca boosts and cashback.
The cashier is where Melbet really wins. Over 50 deposit options cover OPay, PalmPay, USSD, bank transfer and cards for Nigerian players, UPI, Paytm and PhonePe for Indian players, and 40+ cryptocurrencies for everyone. Deposits hit instantly and payouts regularly arrive inside half an hour. On top of its Curaçao licence, Melbet is licensed locally in Nigeria by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission and the Oyo State Gaming Board.
New players get a welcome matched to their region: 200% up to ₦320,000 from a ₦455 deposit in Nigeria, or 100-150% up to ₹40,000 in India, cleared on accumulators within 30 days. If you judge a bookmaker on how much it lets you bet in-play and how fast it pays out, Melbet belongs near the top of your list.
How it scores
Markets
8,000+ pre-match and in-play events every day across 43 sports, plus esports, with Bet Builder, cash out and streaming layered on top.
Odds value
Competitive prices right across the coupon, and the Multi Bet of the Day plus acca boosts hand regular punters extra value.
Mobile app
Apps for Android and iOS, a quick mobile site, and Telegram betting that nothing else this big can match.
Payments
More than 50 options including OPay, PalmPay, USSD, UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, cards, e-wallets and 40+ cryptos. Deposits are instant and payouts often land inside half an hour.
Safety tools
Pelican Entertainment B.V. runs Melbet under Curaçao licence 8048/JAZ2020-060, and it also carries Nigerian NLRC and Oyo State Gaming Board licences. ID checks (KYC) come before the first payout.
Pros
- 8,000+ daily events over 43 sports, with Bet Builder and full cash out.
- A region-tiered welcome worth up to 200%, starting from just ₦455.
- 50+ ways to pay, OPay, UPI and 40+ cryptocurrencies among them.
- Payouts that regularly arrive inside half an hour.
- HD streams on selected events, Telegram betting and 15-20 live promotions.
Cons
- The welcome must be wagered on accumulators within 30 days.
- A few features and bonuses have to be switched on by hand.
- In some regions the Android app only installs as an APK.
- A handful of e-wallets come with higher minimum limits.
Welcome offer
Your welcome depends on where you play
Melbet sets the first-deposit bonus market by market. Nigerian players get 200% up to ₦320,000 from as little as ₦455. Indian players choose between three tiers: 100% up to ₹10,000, 125% up to ₹25,000 or 150% up to ₹40,000. The figure in your currency appears as you sign up. Wherever you are, switch bonuses on in your account settings before making that first deposit, otherwise nothing is credited.
Key terms:
- Minimum deposit: roughly ₹65-75 or ₦455, depending on region
- Rollover: 5-10x the bonus, depending on tier, on accumulators
- Qualifying bets: accas of 3+ selections (three legs at 1.40 or bigger in India; 2.10 minimums in the Nigerian version)
- Time limit: 30 days from registration
- Excluded: refunded, handicap and total bets don't count towards wagering
Clearing through accumulators is standard across the 1xBet platform family. Chain together short-priced favourites and chip away at it. Run any acca through our betting calculators first to see the potential return. After the welcome, weekday deposit matches, acca boosts and cashback keep topping you up.
Sign up
Registration takes around two minutes by email, phone or one click. Turn bonus offers on before you deposit.
Make your first deposit
Pick any of the 50+ methods, from ₹65 or ₦455, and the bonus is credited automatically.
Place your bets
Play through the rollover on accumulators with three or more legs.
Withdraw your winnings
Clear it within 30 days, pass KYC, and cash out, often inside half an hour.
18+. Terms differ from country to country, so read the full rules before you opt in.
Standout features
Bet straight from Telegram
Melbet's Telegram channel lets you place and track bets without loading the site at all, which is ideal when your data signal is weak.
The full in-play toolkit
Combine selections from a single match with the Bet Builder, take a full or partial cash out at the right moment, and watch selected games in HD as the odds move.
A promotions board that never empties
At any one time 15 to 20 offers are live, including weekday deposit matches, acca boosts, cashback and the Multi Bet of the Day.
Markets and coverage
Forty-three sports and 8,000+ events every day put Melbet's coupon closer to a betting exchange in size than a standard bookmaker. Football comes first: Europe's top leagues share the menu with the NPFL and competitions across Africa and Asia, and the live section runs around the clock. Check our free football tips before kick-off and you have a full week of angles.
Football
Premier League, Champions League and the rest of Europe's elite divisions, alongside the NPFL, African leagues and international tournaments, with deep market lists on the headline games.
Other sports
43 sports all told: tennis, basketball, cricket, ice hockey, volleyball, table tennis and a long tail of niche options, plus esports.
In-play
Round-the-clock live betting backed by match stats, cash out and HD streams on selected events.
Esports
Full markets and dedicated promotions on CS2, Dota 2, LoL and more.
The fixture list refreshes as each season rolls on, so the coupon never runs dry.
App and mobile betting
Android, iOS and Telegram on one login
Android users install Melbet from an APK on the official site, so allow the install when prompted. There is an iOS app too, and the mobile site does the full job in any browser. Unusually for an operator this size, you can also bet through Telegram.
Everything on the platform is in the app: the 8,000+ daily events, Bet Builder, cash out, live streams, deposits and withdrawals. Match stats sit right beside the markets for quick in-play decisions, push notifications keep you updated, and the same login works on the app, the site and Telegram.
Deposits, withdrawals and support
50+ ways to deposit, payouts in half an hour
No cashier we have tested goes deeper. Melbet offers over 50 deposit methods, localised for each country: OPay, PalmPay, USSD and bank transfer for Nigeria; UPI, Paytm and PhonePe for India; cards, Skrill, MiFinity, WebMoney and 40+ cryptocurrencies elsewhere. Deposits are instant, minimums start from about ₹65 or ₦455, and once KYC is complete withdrawals often clear inside half an hour. A few e-wallets have higher minimums, so check before you pick one.
- Mobile wallets
- Bank transfers
- Payment cards
- E-wallets
- Cryptocurrency
Getting help
Help is available 24/7 through live chat, phone, callback and email, plus a Help Centre and the Telegram channel for betting on the go.
Licence and account safety
Regulated in Curaçao and Nigeria
Pelican Entertainment B.V. operates Melbet internationally under Curaçao eGaming licence 8048/JAZ2020-060. For Nigeria it adds a National Lottery Regulatory Commission sports betting licence (No. 0001030) and an Oyo State Gaming Board casino licence. Expect KYC checks before your first withdrawal and age checks (18+) at every stage.
Quick answers
Is Melbet a safe bookmaker to use?
Yes. It has operated since 2012, holds Curaçao licence 8048/JAZ2020-060 through Pelican Entertainment B.V., and carries Nigerian licences from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission and the Oyo State Gaming Board.
How much is the Melbet sign-up bonus?
It depends on your region: 200% up to ₦320,000 from ₦455 in Nigeria, or 100-150% up to ₹40,000 in India. Switch bonuses on before depositing.
Is there a promo code for Melbet?
You don't need one for the standard offers. Just turn bonuses on in your account settings before your first deposit.
Which sports does Melbet cover?
43 of them, with 8,000+ events a day spanning football, tennis, cricket, basketball, esports and plenty of niche picks, plus a casino of 5,000+ games.
Can I cash out at Melbet?
Yes. Cash out sits alongside the Bet Builder, live streams on selected events and Telegram betting.
How quickly does Melbet pay out?
Often inside half an hour, once your account has been verified.
Which payment methods does Melbet accept?
More than 50: OPay, PalmPay, USSD and bank transfer for Nigeria; UPI, Paytm and PhonePe for India; cards, e-wallets and 40+ cryptocurrencies for other markets.
Is there a Melbet app?
Yes. Android (APK from the official site), iOS, a full mobile site, and Telegram betting.
Our rating method
Six categories decide every rating we give: welcome bonus, market depth, odds value, mobile experience, payments and safety tools. Each is marked out of five against the terms, prices and features on offer when we test, and the headline score is the average of those six marks. The same yardstick applies to every operator, so Melbet sits on a level playing field with the rest of our bookmaker reviews.