AfricaBet fails to pay winning tickets

AfricaBet has been accused by clients in Chinhoyi of failing to pay winning tickets with the situation said to have became worse after the Christmas holiday.

Erasmus Kanengoni is still to be paid after winning $347,52 on Boxing Day, said that government should investigate such betting firms to curb fly-by-night companies from fleecing unsuspecting clients. Another soccer bettor, Maynard Zvikomborero, was referred to Harare for payment.

Chinhoyi AfricaBet manager Ethel, who spoke to NewsDay, confirmed that the company was struggling to pay winning tickets and blamed the banks citing withdrawal limits.