Biggest Jackpot Wins in Kenya: Record-Breaking Payouts
SportPesa Jackpot Winners
Largest total pot, shared
Midweek jackpot winner
Record jackpot at the time
Largest individual SportPesa winner
Total Paid Out
KSH 1.3B+
The All-Time Record: KSh 424.6 Million
Bonnie Kamau holds the record for the largest jackpot win in Kenyan history.
Date: August 3, 2025
Amount: KSh 424,600,000
Platform: SportPesa Mega Jackpot
Background: Transport logistics operator from Ol-Kalou, Nyandarua County
Betting history: 10 years
Entry cost: KSh 500 (5 slips at KSh 99 each)
Tax paid: Approximately KSh 21.2 million (5% withdrawal tax under Finance Act 2025)
Net winnings: Approximately KSh 403.4 million
Read his full story: SportPesa Jackpot Winners
Top 10 Biggest Jackpot Wins in Kenya
1. Bonnie Kamau — KSh 424.6M (Aug 2025)
Platform: SportPesa Mega Jackpot
Details: Record-breaking win. First jackpot winner under new 5% tax regime (down from 20%).
2. Gordon Ogada — KSh 230.7M (Feb 2018)
Platform: SportPesa Mega Jackpot
Details: Motorcycle taxi driver from Siaya. Single KSh 99 entry. Second-largest win ever.
3. Samuel Abisai — KSh 221.3M (Apr 2017)
Platform: SportPesa Mega Jackpot
Details: First-ever Mega Jackpot winner. Clinical officer from Kakamega. Pioneered the dream.
4. Cosmas Korir — KSh 208.7M (Sep 2018)
Platform: SportPesa Mega Jackpot
Details: University student. Placed 3 entries totaling KSh 297.
5. Eli Kipruto Rotich — KSh 200M (2022)
Platform: Betika Grand Jackpot
Details: First Betika Grand Jackpot winner. 17-game jackpot.
6. Moses Kiprono — KSh 200M (2023)
Platform: Betika Grand Jackpot
Details: Second Betika Grand Jackpot winner.
7. Shared Win — KSh 111.2M Total (May 2017)
Platform: SportPesa Mega Jackpot
Details: Three winners (Rono, Keitany, Machogu) split the jackpot. Each received ~KSh 37 million.
8. Wilson Mwangi — KSh 17.1M (Feb 2025)
Platform: SportPesa Midweek Jackpot
Details: 13-game jackpot. Largest Midweek payout in 2025.
9. Nicholas Nguku — KSh 15M (2024)
Platform: Betika Midweek Jackpot
Details: 15-game jackpot.
10. Livingston Ouma — KSh 14.9M (Jul 2025)
Platform: SportPesa Midweek Jackpot
Details: Consistent bettor who focused on Midweek rather than Mega.
Platform Records
SportPesa Records
Largest single win: KSh 424.6M (Bonnie Kamau, 2025)
Mega Jackpot winners: 5 total (2017-2025)
Midweek winners (2025): 8+
Total paid out (2017-2026): Over KSh 1.2 billion
Betika Records
Largest single win: KSh 200M (Eli Kipruto Rotich, 2022)
Grand Jackpot winners: 3 total
Must Be Won feature: Launched late 2025, guarantees winner every 8 weeks
Total paid out: Over KSh 600 million
Odibets Records
Largest single win: KSh 2.1M (Laki Tatu Daily Jackpot, 2025)
Daily winners: Multiple (smaller prizes but higher frequency)
Total paid out (2025): Over KSh 30 million
BetLion Records
Largest prize: KSh 350M (Goliath Jackpot, 20 games)
Winners: 0 (never been won as of Feb 2026)
Note: Prize pool continues to grow
The 7-Year Gap (2018-2025)
After Cosmas Korir won in September 2018, NO ONE won the SportPesa Mega Jackpot for nearly 7 years until Bonnie Kamau in August 2025.
Why the gap?
- Extreme difficulty (1 in 129 million odds)
- Many weeks with 0 correct 17/17 predictions
- Prize pool accumulated to record levels
- Bonnie's win broke the longest drought in jackpot history
Lesson: Winning requires immense patience. Average winners play 3-5 years before their first win.
Tax Changes: Before vs After Finance Act 2025
Old System (Pre-July 2025)
20% tax on net winnings
Example (KSh 200M win):
- Winnings: KSh 200,000,000
- Stake: KSh 99
- Net winnings: KSh 199,999,901
- Tax (20%): KSh 39,999,980
- Take-home: KSh 160,000,020
New System (Post-July 2025)
5% tax on ALL withdrawals
Example (KSh 200M win):
- Winnings: KSh 200,000,000
- Withdrawal tax (5%): KSh 10,000,000
- Take-home: KSh 190,000,000
Impact on Bonnie Kamau:
- Under old system: Would have paid KSh 85M tax
- Under new system: Paid KSh 21.2M tax
- Saved: KSh 63.8 million due to timing
Read complete tax guide: What to Do with Jackpot Money
What Winners Did with the Money
Based on public interviews and our research:
Smart Moves Winners Made
✅ Real estate investment — Most winners bought rental properties
✅ Business ventures — Transport, logistics, retail
✅ Family support — Paid school fees, medical bills
✅ Modest lifestyle upgrade — New home, reliable car (not flashy)
✅ Continued working — Many kept their jobs for 6-12 months
Mistakes Some Winners Made
❌ Announcing publicly immediately — Attracted scammers and beggars
❌ Lending to everyone — Money disappeared quickly
❌ Buying depreciating assets — Expensive cars that lost value
❌ No professional advice — Made poor investment decisions
The Bonus Tier Millionaires
While we celebrate jackpot winners, hundreds of people become "mini-millionaires" through bonus tiers every year.
Example: Typical bonus tier winner
- Accuracy: 16/17 correct
- Payout: KSh 150,000
- Frequency: Every 2-3 months
- Annual earnings: KSh 600K-900K from bonuses
Over 5 years, consistent bonus tier winners earn KSh 3-4.5 million — enough to buy land, start a business, or fund education.
Calculate your bonus potential: Bonus Calculator
Regional Distribution of Winners
Winners come from all over Kenya:
By County:
- Nairobi: 2 winners
- Nyandarua: 1 winner (Bonnie)
- Siaya: 1 winner (Gordon)
- Kakamega: 1 winner (Samuel)
- Nakuru: 1 winner
- Mombasa: Multiple bonus tier winners
Lesson: Your location doesn't matter. Winners are evenly distributed across Kenya.
The Smallest Entry That Won Big
Gordon Ogada won KSh 230.7 million with a single KSh 99 entry.
Lesson: You don't need to spend thousands to win. Disciplined research with a small budget beats random betting with a large budget.
Mega vs Midweek: Which Produces More Winners?
Mega Jackpot (17 games):
- Winners: 5 in 9 years (0.5 per year)
- Average payout: KSh 220M
- Odds: 1 in 129 million
Midweek Jackpot (13 games):
- Winners: 8+ in 2025 alone (8+ per year)
- Average payout: KSh 14M
- Odds: 1 in 1.6 million
Strategic insight: Midweek produces 16× more winners with 81× better odds. Many smart bettors focus exclusively on Midweek.
What It Takes to Join This List
Based on analysis of all winners:
1. Time: Average 3-5 years of consistent play 2. Discipline: Never betting rent money, sticking to budget 3. Research: Improving accuracy from 33% to 50-55% 4. Patience: Playing through losses and near-misses 5. Luck: Even with perfect research, variance matters
Read strategies: How to Increase Your Jackpot Chances
The Dream vs The Reality
The Dream: "I'll win this week and quit my job"
The Reality:
- Average winner played 3-5 years before winning
- Most winners continued working for 6-12 months post-win
- Success comes from discipline, not luck alone
- Bonus tiers provide more consistent income than chasing grand prize
Related Resources
Winner Stories:
Strategy Guides:
The Bottom Line
Kenya's biggest jackpot win: KSh 424.6 million (Bonnie Kamau, 2025)
Key lessons from all big winners:
- They played consistently for years (average 3-5 years)
- They managed their bankroll responsibly
- They did their research (didn't rely on tipsters)
- They got lucky — but positioned themselves for luck through discipline
Your goal: Focus on consistent improvement and bonus tiers. The big win might come, but the journey is profitable if you play smart.
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