sona Bet — Place Bets on Cricket and Football with Simple Rules
sona's betting platform built for sports fans in Bangladesh. Browse markets, read odds and place bets within your budget across cricket, football and more — right from your mobile.
From Login to Funding — First Steps
To start betting at sona Bet, you first need to log in to your account. Then add funds to your account — the whole process is done within a few minutes.
Log In
Go to the sona Login page and enter your username and password to access your account. If you are new, register quickly.
Deposit
Fund your account with a minimum of ৳200 using bKash, Nagad or Rocket. Bank transfer is also accepted.
Choose a Market
Go to the sports section, pick the match you want, check the odds and click on the market you want to bet on.
Confirm Your Bet
Enter your stake in the bet slip, check the potential return and confirm your bet. Results will be updated in your account after the match ends.
Finding Markets and Understanding Odds
When you enter the sports section of sona Bet, you will see numbers next to each event — those are the odds. Odds are displayed in three formats: decimal, fractional and American. Decimal format is most common on platforms in Bangladesh.
Let's explain with an example — say you want to bet on Team A winning:
| Format | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | ৳1,000 bet returns ৳2,250 |
| Fractional | 5/4 | ৳5 profit for every ৳4 |
| American | +125 | ৳125 profit on a ৳100 bet |
All three formats represent a bet on the same team winning: if you win with a ৳1,000 stake the return is ৳2,250 (৳1,250 profit + ৳1,000 stake), if you lose the ৳1,000 is gone. The second example is for the favourite — Team B's win odds are 1.25 (fractional 1/4, American -400); with a ৳1,000 stake a win returns ৳1,250 (profit of only ৳250).
Lower odds mean the team is the favourite, higher odds mean the underdog. For detailed cricket markets and information on various matches, visit the cricket betting page.
Bet Slip — Single and Multi Bets
Clicking on a market adds it to the bet slip. One selection makes a single bet; more than one makes a multi bet.
Single Bet Example
In a cricket match, Team A's odds are 2.10 and Team B's are 1.75. Say you place a ৳500 bet on Team B.
If Team B wins, the return is ৳875 (profit ৳375). If Team A wins, ৳500 is lost.
Multi Bet Example
Combining three selections multiplies the odds together. All three selections need to win.
Potential return on a ৳100 stake is ৳456 — but if any one of the three selections loses, the full ৳100 is gone.
Sports and Casino Betting — What Is the Difference
sona Bet offers two different types of betting. In sports betting you bet on the outcome of real matches — match winner, handicap, over/under, first wicket and many more markets. Cricket coverage includes major tournaments from BPL and IPL through to the T20 World Cup. For detailed markets and bet types, see the cricket betting page.
In casino betting you bet directly on game outcomes — whether slots, live baccarat, roulette or Teen Patti. Each game's RTP is set in advance and every round is independent. You can find the full game catalogue and live table information on the sona casino page.
In both types of betting, the key point is that you do not control the outcome — this is entertainment, not a source of income. You should start playing with that understanding in mind.
Open and Settled — How to Check Your Bet History
After placing a bet, use the bet history section to track what happened. There are two tabs.
Open Bets
All your active bets while a match is in progress or before results are in will appear here. Each bet is shown with its stake, selection and potential return.
Settled Bets
After a match ends, all settled bets move to this list. Returns from winning bets are added to your balance automatically; losing bets remain on record.
Withdrawal and Balance
Winnings can be withdrawn directly to bKash, Nagad or Rocket. The minimum withdrawal is ৳800 and it typically arrives within 5 to 30 minutes.
Set a Budget Before You Start Betting
The most effective way to enjoy betting is to decide on a fixed budget beforehand and stick to it. Treat this money as an entertainment expense — losing it will not be a burden, and winning is a bonus.
- Decide in advance how much you will spend on betting each week or month, and do not go over that limit.
- Do not place large bets to recover losses after losing — this turns betting into a problem.
- Higher odds on a multi bet do not mean a greater chance of winning — you need every leg to win.
- Use sona's self-exclusion and deposit limit tools to set your own limits.
- To understand how treating betting as entertainment relates to responsible play, read the responsible gaming page.
Join sona Bet Today
As a new member, get a 100% bonus on your first deposit up to ৳8,000 — the bonus can be withdrawn after 10x wagering. Minimum deposit is ৳200; payment methods are bKash, Nagad, Rocket and bank transfer. Withdraw winnings from a minimum of ৳800 in 5–30 minutes. VIP levels from Bronze to Gold — with weekly cashback benefits. The support team is available 24/7 in Bengali and English.