SportyBet Kenya has introduced a new early payout option known as 1UP, expanding its early win offerings beyond the popular 2UP feature and giving bettors a faster way to secure winnings during live football matches.
The 1UP feature allows a bettor to win as soon as their selected team takes a one goal lead at any point in a match. Once that single goal advantage is achieved, the bet is settled immediately as a win, and the payout is credited to the bettor’s account regardless of how the match eventually ends.
This means tense one nil situations no longer have to be endured until the final whistle. Whether the match later ends in a draw, a loss, or dramatic late goals, the payout remains locked once 1UP is triggered.
SportyBet says the feature has been designed to match modern betting habits, where live action, quick outcomes and reduced stress are increasingly important to users. With football becoming more unpredictable and games often decided by fine margins, 1UP gives bettors an exit at the earliest possible winning moment.
The feature is available on selected matches and markets clearly marked with the 1UP or EarlyWin label. Bettors can activate it on qualifying 1X2 or Double Chance selections, either as single bets or within selected multiples.
Once a bettor places a qualifying bet, the process is automatic. If the chosen team goes one goal ahead, whether through an early strike or a late breakthrough, the system settles the bet instantly and credits the winnings. Any goals scored after that point do not affect the outcome of the settled bet.
SportyBet has also enabled 1UP on selected accumulator structures, allowing bettors to apply early win protection across multiple selections, similar to early payout options offered by major international bookmakers.
The introduction of 1UP gives Kenyan bettors more flexibility in how they approach matches. It is particularly suited for tight fixtures, local derbies, and games involving defensively organised teams where goals are often scarce and leads are fragile.
While 1UP offers the earliest possible payout, SportyBet notes that odds may be slightly lower than standard markets due to the reduced risk. Bettors looking for higher odds and willing to wait for a stronger lead may still prefer the 2UP option, which triggers only after a two goal advantage.
With both 1UP and 2UP now available, SportyBet is giving users the choice between faster exits and bigger odds, depending on match expectations. For games expected to be cagey and unpredictable, 1UP offers quick certainty. For matches where a team is expected to dominate, 2UP provides protection once momentum is firmly established.
As betting platforms increasingly compete on features rather than just odds, early payout options like 1UP are becoming central to user experience. For Kenyan punters tired of watching slim leads disappear late in games, SportyBet’s latest feature offers a new way to stay ahead of football’s unpredictability.
