- Margin in the example 6.5% against 5.6%
- Mobile wallets None listed against bKash and Nagad
Krikya: bKash and Nagad deposits, live betting and a Curaçao licence; founded in 2022.
Review · bookmaker
Betum was founded in 2025 and holds an Anjouan licence. It accepts taka and has a sportsbook beside its casino.
Our payment data lists cards, AstroPay and crypto for deposits, but no bKash, Nagad or Rocket. Support is by email only, and we have no confirmed data on its cricket markets.
At a glance
So what: a foreign licence; it does not make betting legal in Bangladesh.
So what: the year in our review data.
So what: ৳65 per ৳1,000 staked on average, on example odds. The average in our comparison is 5.7%.
So what: pay by card, e-wallet or crypto instead.
So what: check the site for in-play markets.
So what: the channels in our review data.
Margin against the market Example odds
The same example T20 match at Betum and 6 other betting sites.
Betum is on average 0.9 pp above the market in the examples. That is ৳91 per 10,000 in turnover.
| Match | Betum odds | Betum | Others, average | Best combined | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh v Sri Lanka T20 match winner | 1.89 / 1.85 | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | +0.9 pp |
Example odds set by us, not live prices. pp = percentage points.
Payments
No Bangladeshi mobile wallet is listed. Use the same method for deposits and withdrawals where you can, to avoid extra checks.
| Method | Deposit | Withdrawal | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | Yes | Not listed | Card deposits; check whether your bank allows them. |
| MasterCard | Yes | Not listed | Card deposits; check whether your bank allows them. |
| AstroPay | Yes | Not listed | E-wallet; you need an account with the provider. |
| Bitcoin | Yes | Not listed | Crypto; the value can move before the payment clears. |
| Ethereum | Yes | Not listed | Crypto; the value can move before the payment clears. |
| Litecoin | Yes | Not listed | Crypto; the value can move before the payment clears. |
Payment methods as listed in our review data for Betum. Not listed means we have no confirmed data.
Against the market Example odds
| Sportsbook | Margin | bKash | Nagad | Rocket | Live | Cash out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krikya | 5.6% | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed |
| NAGAD88 | 5.8% | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Onrake | 5.9% | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| GoldPari | 6.0% | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| 888STARZ | 5.1% | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed |
Margin on example odds. Features from our reviews; – means we have not confirmed the feature.
Pros and cons
Who it suits
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin are listed.
Krikya lists bKash and live chat.
Better pick: Krikya →
Alternatives Live
Other betting sites in our ranking, compared on the same example match.
Krikya: bKash and Nagad deposits, live betting and a Curaçao licence; founded in 2022.
NAGAD88: bKash, Nagad and Rocket deposits, Upay listed for withdrawals and a Curaçao licence.
888STARZ: a wide sportsbook led by football, cricket, tennis and esports, with bKash and Nagad deposits.
Betum holds a Anjouan licence. It is a foreign licence and does not make betting legal in Bangladesh.
The Gambling Prevention Act, 2026 came into force on 1 July 2026 and replaced the Public Gambling Act 1867. It makes online gambling an offence with up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to Tk 1 crore, and online betting an offence with up to 7 years or up to Tk 5 crore. Section 20 of the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 also covers gambling in cyberspace, including promoting it, with up to 2 years or Tk 1 crore.
Sources: Gambling Prevention Act, 2026 (bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd), bdnews24.com, The Business Standard.
Our review data does not list bKash at Betum. Deposit methods listed include Visa, MasterCard, AstroPay, Bitcoin.
Our review data lists email.
Our review data does not detail Betum's tools, so look for deposit limits and self-exclusion in your account settings. Read our responsible gambling and gambling addiction pages, and seek local support if betting stops being fun.