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Melbet review: licence, crypto payments and slots for Kenyan players

Melbet has run since 2012 under a Curacao licence; it holds no Kenyan licence. It takes cards, e-wallets such as Skrill and Neteller, and five cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Tether on TRC20 and Dogecoin), with only the network fee charged on crypto.

Below: the licence and payment facts and what they mean in Kenya, the welcome offer in shillings, and the slots we list from its studios, which include NetEnt, Microgaming, Wazdan and Endorphina.

Our verdict: A fit for Kenyan slot players who already hold crypto: five coins, small minimums and no fixed cashout cap. Melbet does not list M-Pesa or Kenyan shillings, so check the cashier before you register if you pay by mobile money.
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Verdict

Melbet: pros and cons for Kenyan players

What we like

  • Five cryptocurrencies BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT (TRC20) and DOGE, network fee only and no fixed maximum cashout.
  • Well-known slot studios NetEnt, Microgaming, Wazdan and Endorphina among its providers.
  • Full set of limit tools Deposit, loss and session limits, a cool-off and self-exclusion from six months to five years.

Worth knowing

  • No Kenyan licence Licensed in Curacao, so disputes go to that regulator, not the Gambling Regulatory Authority.
  • No M-Pesa listed Melbet lists no M-Pesa, Airtel Money or KES accounts; check the cashier.
  • Few video poker games Fine for slot players; a gap if video poker is your main game.

At a glance

Melbet at a glance

Licences
Curacao, Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos (DGJS)
What it means: None of these is a Gambling Regulatory Authority licence; a complaint goes to the offshore regulator.
Operator
Pelican Entertainment B.V.
Year founded
2012
Games
2,200
Estimated RTP
96.3%
What it means: The casino's own average across its games; each slot's RTP version can differ.
Software providers
NetEnt, Endorphina, Microgaming, Wazdan (+1 more)
Deposit methods
Amazon Pay, Asiacell, Asiacell Scratchcards, AstroPay, Banco Guayaquil, Bancolombia (+35 more)
What it means: Melbet lists cards, e-wallets and crypto; check the cashier for M-Pesa before you deposit.
Withdrawal methods
Bitcoin, MasterCard, Neteller, Payeer, Payz, Perfect Money (+2 more)
What it means: E-wallets usually pay within hours and bank transfers in 3–7 business days. The first withdrawal needs ID and proof of address.
Currencies
US dollars, Euros, Japanese yen, Australian dollars, Canadian dollars, Swiss francs (+18 more)
What it means: Kenyan shillings are not among the currencies Melbet lists, so a deposit may be converted.
Languages
Chinese, Danish, English, French, German, Japanese (+28 more)

From the casino profile; licences and payment methods as the casino reports them.

Welcome offer

The Melbet welcome offer in shillings

Bonus amount 278,000 KES
Wagering requirement 40x
You must wager 11,120,000 KES
Expected cost (4% house edge) −444,800 KES
Expected value −166,800 KES

Live offer; expected value at a 96% RTP slot. Read the full terms before you opt in.

Who it suits

Who Melbet suits

A good fit if you

  • already hold Bitcoin, Tether or another coin

    Five cryptocurrencies are accepted, with network fees only and no fixed cashout cap.

  • want firm limits on your play

    Deposit, loss and session limits and self-exclusion are set in the account.

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Melbet: questions from Kenya

Is Melbet legal in Kenya?

We found no Kenyan licence listed for Melbet; it is licensed in Curacao. Kenyan law licenses online casinos through the Gambling Regulatory Authority, and a dispute with an offshore site goes to its own regulator.

Can I deposit with M-Pesa at Melbet?

M-Pesa is not among the payment methods Melbet lists. It lists Visa and Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller and ecoPayz, bank transfer and five cryptocurrencies. Check the cashier before you register.

How fast are Melbet withdrawals?

E-wallet and crypto withdrawals are usually processed within minutes to a few hours after approval; bank transfers take 3–7 business days. The first withdrawal needs a government ID and a proof of address issued in the last three months, and review can take up to a couple of business days.

Which slots does Melbet have?

Its studios include NetEnt, Microgaming, Wazdan and Endorphina, and titles such as Book of Dead, Gates of Olympus, Sweet Bonanza and Starburst are in the lobby. The lobby section lists the slots we have from its studios with their RTP.

How do I set limits at Melbet?

In the account settings you can set daily, weekly or monthly deposit limits, loss limits and session limits, take a cool-off of 24 hours or a week, or self-exclude for six months up to five years. See our responsible gaming page for help outside the casino.

Is tax deducted from my winnings?

Since 1 July 2026 operators licensed in Kenya withhold 20% of winnings. This casino is licensed offshore; check its terms for how it treats Kenyan tax.

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Decide in shillings what you can afford to lose before you deposit, keep sessions short and never chase losses. Every figure on this page is an average over many spins: one session can end far above or below it.