Choplife Tanzania
- Headquarters
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Choplife Tanzania is the Tanzanian operating division of Choplife Gaming Limited, a pan-African iGaming franchise that manages licensed online sports betting and online casino brands across multiple African markets. Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, the company operates two primary consumer brands: Betpawa, a sportsbook present in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Mali, and Liberia; and Chopwin, a casino-style platform active in Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Botswana, and Namibia. Choplife Gaming distinguishes itself through a high-compliance strategy, having received Tanzania’s prestigious Presidential Taxpayers’ Award for 2024/2025 and the Overall Large Taxpayer Award for the Eastern Zone from the Tanzania Revenue Authority. The company’s proprietary technology stack integrates risk management, AML controls, and responsible gambling tools, supporting its growth across East and West Africa. Led by Founder & CEO Edwin Mek Kapesa and local Managing Director Loyce Oluoch, Choplife Gaming has rapidly expanded its footprint and is recognized for its tax contributions and job creation in Tanzania’s digital economy.
Detailed Review
Business Model and Operations
Choplife Gaming Limited was established to serve Africa’s regulated online gaming market with a turnkey operational model combining proprietary technology, local licensing, and rigorous compliance. Its Tanzanian subsidiary, Choplife Tanzania, operates under two main brands: Betpawa, a sportsbook offering pre-match and live betting on major leagues with localized payment methods, and Chopwin, an online casino featuring slots, table games, and virtual sports. The company’s backend platform integrates player account management, payment processing, AML/KYC compliance, and real-time risk management.
Market Presence and Products
Betpawa has a strong footprint in East and West Africa, while Chopwin is expanding across French-speaking and Anglophone markets. The company holds licenses from multiple African regulators and emphasizes transparency and responsible gaming. It has not publicly disclosed revenue figures, but a statement by Chairman Oluwatosin Ajibade indicated TSh3.9 billion in direct sales. Choplife Gaming continues to invest in technology and talent, aiming to become the leading compliant gaming operator on the continent.
Awards and Recognition
In July 2024, Choplife Gaming received the Tanzanian Presidential Taxpayers’ Award, presented by the Tanzania Revenue Authority, and the Overall Large Taxpayer Award for the Eastern Zone. These accolades underscore the company’s commitment to tax compliance and economic contribution in its operating markets.
Challenges and Strategic Direction
Like other African iGaming operators, Choplife faces currency volatility, diverse regulatory frameworks, and the need to balance growth with responsible gambling measures. The company’s focus on awards and compliance suggests a strategy of differentiation through transparency. No major controversies have been publicly reported.
Key Products
Betpawa
Sports betting platform offering pre-match and live betting on football, basketball, tennis, and other sports, with features like cash-out and localized payment methods. Active in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Mali, and Liberia.
Chopwin
Online casino and virtual games platform featuring slots, table games (roulette, blackjack, baccarat), jackpot games, and virtual sports, designed for mobile-first users. Active in Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Botswana, and Namibia.
Choplife Platform
Proprietary iGaming backend system that integrates player account management, payment processing, AML/KYC compliance, responsible gambling tools, and real-time risk management, used to power both Betpawa and Chopwin.
Key Persons
- Edwin Mek Kapesa
Founder & CEO
- Loyce Oluoch
Speaker