CaptainsBet has a very Ugandan rhythm to it. The cashier speaks UGX, the sportsbook moves fast, and the casino grid is crammed with titles that actually run well on a phone and a data bundle. You can jump in with a quick OTP sign-up, install a featherweight Android app (or pin the iOS PWA), and be placing multis or spinning reels in minutes. It isn’t trying to be everything to everyone; it’s trying to be immediate, readable, and available—exactly what you want when matchday sneaks up on you.
Getting Registered
Registration is built around your +256 number. Type it in, set a password, and a one-time code hits your SMS. Enter that OTP and you’re through the door. Next, fill the profile basics—full name, date of birth (18+), email, country, physical address. CaptainsBet runs a strict one-person, one-account policy (also one household/IP/device), and throwaway emails are a fast route to bans, so keep it legit.
Verification is the follow-through. You may be asked for:
- Photo ID (passport, driver’s licence, or national ID), sometimes with a selfie
- Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement issued in the last 6 months)
- Masked card photos if you ever use a bank card (first 6 + last 4 digits visible; CVV covered)
When documents are requested, you generally get 48 hours to upload. Clear, uncropped images speed everything. Identity checks must be complete before the first withdrawal is approved.
Top Sports & Betting Market Variety
The sportsbook opens like a control room: sports on the left, featured events in the center, live info and streams on the right, and your bet slip docked so it never wanders off. Tabs across the top—Home, Live Event List, Multi View, Calendar, Results, Statistics—make it feel like you’re running your own studio feed rather than chasing links.
Football
From pre-season friendlies to continental clashes. Live pages include a mini-pitch with attacks, bookings, corners, and the clock that you actually have confidence in.
Common markets:
- 1X2, Draw No Bet, Double Chance
- Totals (O/U on full match and teams)
- Both Teams to Score
- Asian/European Handicaps
- Corners & Cards on many fixtures
Correct Score is a familiar sight, but reserve it for deliberate flukes. When you’re tracking two games, Multi View shows them side-by-side.
Basketball
Quick menus with all the staples:
- Moneyline, Spread, Totals
- Quarter/Half winners & totals
- “Race to N points” on selected games
Price locks during possession are brief; re-opens are sharp.
Tennis
The scoreboard keeps sets/games readable on a phone, and markets refresh between points with minimal lag.
Bread-and-butter markets
- Match Winner
- Set Handicap, Total Games
- Correct Set Score
- First Set Winner
If you live bet, the line movement is honest to momentum rather than theatrical.
Volleyball, Handball & Table Tennis
These three sneak up the live list constantly. Expect match winner, set/period handicaps, and totals that move fast enough to be interesting but not so fast you can’t execute.
Virtual Sports
When the real calendar is sleepy, the Virtual tab fills the gaps with English League, African Cup, Penalty Shootout, Greyhound Racing, Horse Racing, and number games like Lucky 6/7. Kickoffs cycle every couple of minutes; “Instant” variants resolve seconds after you stake.
Bonus Deals
Promos are arranged by day so you always know what’s live. Highlights for Uganda:
- Welcome Boost
100% on the first deposit up to UGX 420,000. Activate under Offers → Bonuses → Sport, then stake on accas with 3+ legs at 1.5+ per selection (total odds 3.5+). Wager 8× your deposit within 7 days.
- Spin into Monday (Cleocatra)
Deposit UGX 126,000–210,000 for 30 FS, UGX 210,000–420,000 for 50 FS, or UGX 420,000+ for 100 FS. Wager 5× deposit inside 24 hours.
- Monday Sports Nudge
Deposit UGX 420,000–4,200,000, receive UGX 42,000, then complete 5× deposit rollover.
- Free Bet Days (Tue & Thu)
Four deposit tiers return UGX 20,500 / 50,400 / 84,000 / 205,000 as Free Bets. Rules: 3+ legs, 1.5–10 per leg, 5× deposit, 24-hour window.
- Win It on Wednesday (Fruit Party 2)
Deposit UGX 315,000–4,200,000 and get 5 Free Spins; 5× deposit, 24 hours.
- Fuel Your Friday Wins
Deposit UGX 210,000–4,200,000 for a UGX 21,000 sports top-up; 5× deposit rollover.
Golden rule: Activate first, then bet. Starting wagers before the tile is active won’t count toward the timer.
Casino Selection
The slot lobby is a noisy, colourful grid that somehow stays easy to navigate on a small screen. Search trims results instantly; provider filters let you tunnel into a studio once you find a style you like. To keep this fresh, here are different examples worth a spin in Uganda right now:
Popular picks
- Bongo Safari — bright, easy-read reels with features that don’t overcomplicate short sessions.
- Galaxy Miner — a simple dig-for-value loop; satisfying bursts without long explanations.
- Royal Flame — warm classic lines, punchy bonus—great in landscape.
Trending
- Diamond Heart — shiny visuals with a free-spin structure that ramps properly.
- Inspector Wiles — cheeky mystery theme, fast spin cadence.
- Dynamite Escape — re-spin mayhem with clear targets; perfect for a quick five minutes.
If you prefer stripped-back pressure, Crash lives under Skill Games. Two independent bets per round, Auto Cashout for latency-proof exits, and a 50% cashout button when you want to bank half and ride the rest.
Live Casino
CaptainsBet’s live floor leans into clarity and variety rather than spectacle for spectacle’s sake. You’ll find:
- One Blackjack — a shared-seat table with clean side-bet options and steady pace; perfect when regular seats are packed.
- Roulette X (multiplier flavour) and Auto Roulette Classic — from calm, continuous spins to spicy boosted straight-ups; both stream crisply on mobile.
- Dragon Tiger — lightning-fast head-to-head; ideal for short breaks.
- Baccarat Macao and numbered baccarat tables — straightforward shoes, pairs side bets, readable roadmaps.
- Dice City 3× (game-show corner) — a bright, quick TV-style interlude when you want something louder than felt.
Table tiles show the minimum; once inside, you’ll see the full limit range plus the timer. Streams sit comfortably inside the Android app and the iOS PWA with minimal delay.
Mobile App
Two paths, both friendly to Ugandan networks:
- Android APK
Around 19 MB, runs on Android 5.0+. Install from the official site, allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser once, and you’re done. It launches fast, supports notifications, and nudges you when a new build is out.
- PWA
Ffor Android and iOS. On Android, use Chrome/Edge/Samsung Internet → Install app/Add to Home screen. On iOS, open in Safari → Add to Home Screen. PWAs cache assets, open in a standalone window, and self-update on fresh launch.
Pro tip: pin deep links—Sports → Football → Live, My Bets, Promotions—to the Home Screen so you skip the lobby when you’re in a hurry.
Customer Care
Live Chat handles quick fixes (cashier confirmations, bonus toggles, stream hiccups). For anything that needs attachments or a paper trail, write support@captains.bet with your registered email and, if it’s a payment query, include the mobile money reference or card auth code. The help center links to rules and policies in the footer—useful when a bank asks for the brand’s T&Cs before clearing a block.