Casino apps and PWAs on iPhone
Which brands list an iOS app, which use a PWA and how to set each one up.
iPhone owners in Nigeria can reach casinos in two ways: an iOS app or a progressive web app (PWA). SportyBet, BetKing, MSport, iLOT Bet and Betway list iOS apps. Stake and 1win use the PWA route, which opens from Safari and sits on your home screen.
iPhone options by brand#
| Casino | iPhone route | Licence or operator |
|---|---|---|
| SportyBet | iOS app | NLRC |
| BetKing | iOS app | NLRC |
| MSport | iOS app | Lagos LSLGA |
| iLOT Bet | iOS app | NLRC and Lagos LSLGA |
| Betway | iOS app | MGA |
| MozzartBet | iOS app | NLRC |
| LiveScore Bet | iOS app | Lagos LSLGA |
| Cloudbet | iOS app | Curaçao Gaming Authority |
| 1xBet | iOS app | Sportsbook and casino |
| 1win | PWA | 1Win N.V. |
| Stake | PWA | Medium Rare N.V. |
Bet365 and 22bet also list iOS apps. 22bet holds Lagos and Oyo State licences, and Bet365 is licensed by the MGA.
Setting up a PWA on iPhone#
Open the casino’s site in Safari and log in. Tap the share button, choose Add to Home Screen and confirm. The icon launches the casino full screen, without the address bar, and keeps the same account and balance.
Stake and 1win both work this way on iPhone. Nothing is downloaded, and the page updates each time you open it.
Staying signed in#
An iOS app keeps you signed in between sessions and can send alerts, which suits a daily bettor. A PWA also keeps your session, and it opens straight into the casino from the home screen. Whichever you pick, turn on Face ID or a passcode for the device, and log out on a phone you share.
Choosing between an app and a PWA#
An iOS app suits players who bet every day and want notifications. A PWA suits players who want casino games in one account without installing anything. If your main interest is sport, SportyBet, BetKing and MSport are built around it. For casino and sport in one account with crypto and NGN payments, look at the Stake review.
Payments on iPhone#
Stake takes NGN by bank transfer, OPay and PalmPay, and the cashier shows live limits for your account. Cloudbet and 1win list crypto cashiers. The naira payments hub compares local methods.
Set deposit and loss limits before you play. Stake lists loss limits, wager limits and daily deposit limits, and self-exclusion is available if you want a break. Play with money you can afford to lose.
Related pages#
Keep iOS up to date so the PWA and the apps run on the current browser engine, and clear the cache if a page loads slowly. The casino apps hub covers every platform, Android casino apps lists the Android options and mobile casinos explains browser play.