By Wa Ganyu

Bola Bet Malawi has opened a sports centre and betting kiosk in Lilongwe, offering furnished gaming spaces and screens for watching international sporting events.

The venue is intended for sports fans who want to follow their teams and enjoy the atmosphere with other supporters. Visitors can also place bets on games, subject to the company’s terms and conditions.

“We like the entertainment industry, and we would like to continue doing our part in Malawi through this second shop in Malawi”, said Bola Bet Malawi’s Marketing Manager, Fiona Abril. She also added that Bolabet Malawi believes the space will offer people an opportunity to watch games and play through their betting platforms.

The opening adds a new place for sports fans in the city to gather and watch matches. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Bolabet Malawi Brand Ambassador Sean Morgan appealed to young people to make the most of the space.

However, Morgan, a budding local artist, also warned young people not to risk a job or a career on betting.

“As young people, we should work hard to find something to do to earn money, whether business or work, and take betting as simply a pastime or game to play”, he said.

While betting may add excitement for some fans, it is not a job or a reliable way to earn money. Players should gamble responsibly, set limits and avoid risking money they cannot afford to lose.

Anyone who chooses to bet should treat it as entertainment, not as a way to fund their future.

Bolabet plans to open such playing centres across all major cities and towns in the country.

You can open your account and bet responsibly here.