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| Head of Local Marketing and CSR at betPawa, Borah Ndanyungu (left), hands over a dummy cheque worth Zambian Kwacha (equivalent to TZS 351.3 million) to Zambian winner Sidney Kayuma, one of the big Aviator winners in Africa. The handover ceremony was held in Accra, Ghana. |
By The Respondent Reporter - Dar es Salaam
Gaming brand in Africa, betPawa, has paid TZS 2.8 billion ($ 1.1 million) to pay 8 Aviator winners across the African continent who won in the same round, marking a groundbreaking moment in the region’s online gaming industry.
In what stands as the largest-ever group payout in a single round of Aviator, betPawa has once again raised the bar and reinforced its reputation for turning micro-bets into life-changing wins.
The landmark win, celebrated in Accra, Ghana, included record-breaking winners from Cameroon, Ghana, Zambia, and beyond, further cementing betPawa's status as the leading iGaming platform on the continent.
The winning round showcased betPawa’s unique value proposition, lowest minimum stakes with the highest maximum wins in Africa.
With Aviator offering a max win of up to TZS 650 million ($ 250,000) per round, the platform continues to prove that small bets can yield life-changing returns.
According to Spribe, the creators of Aviator, this payout is the largest group win ever recorded in a single round across Africa.
Among the standout stories was Clovis from Cameroon, who placed two micro-bets of just TZS 442 and TZS 295 and walked away with a massive combined payout of TZS 807.2 million ($270,000).
His astonishing win came from record-setting multipliers of 500,000x and 750,000x.
He was joined by fellow Cameroonians Godi and Hyacinte, who each turned 100 FCFA (TZS 295/USD 0.17) into TZS 403.6 million ($135,000) with a 750,000x multiplier.
Jules, also from Cameroon, placed two identical 100 FCFA bets and won TZS 462.3m ($155,010.60) using a 430,584.98x multiplier.
Meanwhile, Carlos won TZS 176, 000,000 ($58,947) from two 200 FCFA bets, and Mathieu turned just 125 FCFA (Sh370/USD 0.22) into 14.14 million FCFA (TZS 76 million/$25,431) in all on Aviator.
From Ghana, Prince Adusei, based in Kumasi, staked TZS 16, 740/$ 0.62) and claimed TZS 497.5 million ($193,079) at a multiplier of 307,692.31x.
In Zambia, Sidney Kayuma turned a K6 (TZS 6, 450/$0.25) bet into K 3. 25 million (TZS 351.3m million/$136,110) thanks to a 500,000x multiplier.
Elsewhere across the continent, big winners continued to emerge.
In Uganda, a player hit UGX 450 million (TZS 288 million/$121,500) at a 2,250x multiplier.
In Malawi, a player transformed MWK 481 (TZS 740/$ 0.28) into over TZS 295 million ($ 124,000).
Another winner used MWK 5,520 (TZS 8, 480/$3.19) to win big, while someone else astonishingly turned MWK 161 (TZS 250/$ 0.09) into TZS 126m ($53,000), showing that tiny bets can lead to massive payoffs on betPawa.
The celebration in Accra was nothing short of epic. betPawa gave its winners a full VIP treatment, including business class flights, luxury accommodation, chauffeured transport, custom-made gifts, and a once-in-a-lifetime private jet experience over Ghana. The goal was not only to honor the winners but to make them feel truly valued and celebrated.
But beyond the glamour, betPawa is committed to creating lasting change. In collaboration with the Gaming Commission of Ghana and financial advisors, the company has launched a financial empowerment program for its BIG winners.
The initiative is designed to help players make smart investments, plan for the future, and turn their lucky moments into long-term success.
“This is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do,” said Borah Ndanyungu, Head of Local Marketing and CSR at betPawa.
“We love big winners. In fact, we’re built for them. We’ve designed a platform with the lowest minimum stakes and the highest max win of $250,000 on Aviator in Africa and that's not changing. When our players win big, we celebrate even bigger.”
betPawa didn’t just celebrate its winners—it gave them the VIP treatment of a lifetime. From chauffeured rides and luxury accommodation to custom-made gifts and business class flights, every detail screamed “you’ve made it.” But the true showstopper? A once-in-a-lifetime private jet experience soaring over the skies of Ghana
But the party wasn’t just about glitz and glamour—betPawa is backing up the Big wins with big support.
In partnership with the Gaming Commission of Ghana and a team of financial expert advisors, the brand is rolling out a financial empowerment program designed to help its BIG winners turn lucky breaks into lasting impact.
From smart investments to future planning, betPawa wants its players to win for life, not just for the weekend.
“Big wins come with big responsibilities,” said Borah Ndanyungu, Head of Local Marketing and CSR. “We take player safety seriously.
That’s why our platform is built with smart tools and education that promote responsible gaming. We want everyone to enjoy the game and stay in control.