Bookmaker comparison · South Africa

South African bookmakers, compared

Compare South African bookmakers by sports coverage, payments, apps and welcome offers. Use the filters to narrow the list.

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Compare the main features and conditions. 8 listings await checks; 1 are not recommended. How we include brands.

47 brands

Key benefits and important checks. Editorial order, not a scored ranking.
BookmakerKey benefitsOffer & codeRead more
Betway logoBetwaySources checked
  • Multi-sport
  • Three app routes
  • Football, rugby and cricket in one sportsbook
  • Singles, multis and Double Chance markets
  • Android, iPhone and Huawei app routes

R10 Free Bet & 10 Aviator Flights

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Hollywoodbets logoHollywoodbetsSources checked
  • Horse racing
  • Live betting
  • Sports and horse racing in one betting app
  • Live in-play events alongside pre-match sport
  • Android, Apple and Huawei download options

R25 + 50 spins

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Sportingbet logoSportingbetSources checked
  • Build A Bet
  • Voucher deposits
  • Build A Bet for same-event combinations
  • Ozow, Visa and 1Voucher deposit options
  • Dedicated Android app download

Get up to R15,000 + 50 spins

Code not confirmedSee the bookmaker's offer page for signup instructions.
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Supabets logoSupabetsSources checked
  • Voucher choice
  • Cardless withdrawals
  • OTT, 1Voucher, Blu and Kazang deposits
  • EFT and cardless withdrawal options, subject to checks
  • Cash Out and sports streaming on eligible events

Free R50 bonus sign up

Code not confirmedSee the bookmaker's offer page for signup instructions.
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World Sports Betting logoWorld Sports BettingSources checked
  • Racing focus
  • iPhone & iPad
  • Local and international horse-racing coverage
  • Cards, EFT, Ozow and voucher deposits
  • iPhone and iPad app with racing information

R20,000 Bonus (100%)

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Betfred logoBetfredSources checked
  • In-play sport
  • Account limits
  • In-play betting on the advertised Android product
  • Deposit-limit controls in account settings
  • Self-exclusion guidance in the account FAQ

up to R21,000 + 750 Spins

Code not confirmedSee the bookmaker's offer page for signup instructions.
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10bet logo10betSources checked
  • Multi-sport
  • Web & app
  • Pre-match and live markets across multiple sports
  • Web, mobile-browser and app access
  • Session limits and self-exclusion options

Get 100% up to R5000

Code not confirmedSee the bookmaker's offer page for signup instructions.
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SuperSportBet logoSuperSportBetSources checked
  • My Boost
  • Three app routes
  • My Boost for eligible selections
  • Android, iOS and Huawei app options
  • Soccer, rugby and cricket with in-play markets

Check the current offer

Code not confirmedSee the bookmaker's offer page for signup instructions.
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SunBet logoSunBetSources checked
  • Racing & rugby
  • Card & EFT deposits
  • Soccer, horse racing and rugby in one place
  • Visa, Mastercard and EFT deposit options
  • iPhone app preview before you download

100% up to R1,000 Bonus

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Easybet logoEasybetSources checked
  • Digital wallets
  • iPhone & iPad
  • Apple Pay and Samsung Pay deposit options
  • Voucher deposits alongside other payment routes
  • iPhone and iPad app support

Free R50 + R5500 + 25 Spins

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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TicTacBets logoTicTacBetsSources checked
  • Fast Bet ID
  • Phone support
  • Fast Bet ID for loading a saved slip
  • Online and in-store betting access
  • Telephone and email support options

100% up to R5,000 + 50 spins

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Mzansibet logoMzansibetSources checked
  • Soccer & rugby
  • Live chat
  • Soccer, rugby and cricket markets
  • Live chat for account questions
  • Email support for written enquiries

Bet R50, Get R50 Extra Bet

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Lucky Fish logoLucky FishSources checked
  • Bet Builder
  • In-play markets
  • Sports and horse racing on one menu
  • Live in-play markets
  • Bet Builder for eligible selections

50 Spins + R50 Bonus

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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ZARbet logoZARbetSources checked
  • Card & EFT deposits
  • Voucher options
  • Card, EFT, voucher and e-wallet deposit routes
  • Live chat, telephone and email support
  • Responsible-gambling controls available through support

Get up to R2,000

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Virgin Bet logoVirgin BetSources checked
  • Bet Builder
  • iOS & Android
  • Bet Builder for eligible combinations
  • Android and iOS apps
  • Live betting and eligible sports streams

Deposit R3,000 Get R3,000

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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YesPlay logoYesPlaySources checked
  • Mobile access
  • Lottery betting
  • Sports betting alongside other product categories
  • Access from a phone or home computer
  • International lottery-betting options with separate rules

Deposit R3,000 Get R3,000

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Playbet logoPlaybetSources checked
  • Soccer markets
  • Fixed odds
  • Soccer betting in the sports section
  • Fixed-odds formats
  • Lucky-number and game categories alongside sport

200 Spins + up to R20,000

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
OneBet logoOneBetSources checked
  • PSL coverage
  • Build a Bet
  • PSL fixtures alongside international competitions
  • Build a Bet for approved combinations
  • Withdrawals to a South African bank account in your name

255% up to R27500 + 175 Spins

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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BettaBets logoBettaBetsSources checked
  • Soccer fixtures
  • Branch finder
  • Dedicated online sports section
  • Soccer fixtures and match information
  • Branch finder for in-person visits

up to R5000 + 50 spins

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
Bonuscity logoBonuscityIn the queue
  • Checks pending
  • Product details unclear
Features not confirmed
  • Product details still need an official-source check
  • App and payment features are not confirmed
  • Offer promotion remains on hold

Offer promotion on hold

Offer on holdWe haven't completed our checks on this bookmaker.
18+ · No signup promotion.
Listing details Code & terms
Goldrush logoGoldrushSources checked
  • Fixed odds
  • Retail network
  • Fixed-odds sports betting online
  • Retail sports-betting outlets within the wider group
  • Lucky-number and virtual-betting options

Get up to 90 free spins

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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FirstBet logoFirstBetSources checked
  • Local racing
  • International racing
  • Local horse-racing coverage
  • International horse racing alongside sports betting
  • Lucky-number options with separate product rules

Deposit R10,000 Get R10,000

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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NEO.bet logoNEO.betSources checked
  • Live bet building
  • iOS & Android
  • Same-game combinations for eligible live bets
  • Cashout controls where offered, not loss protection
  • iOS and Android app access

Deposit R6000 Get R6000

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
Kingbets logoKingbetsIn the queue
  • Checks pending
  • Account details unclear
Features not confirmed
  • Current account information needs confirmation
  • No verified app or payment comparison yet
  • Signup promotion is withheld

Offer promotion on hold

Offer on holdWe haven't completed our checks on this bookmaker.
18+ · No signup promotion.
Listing details Code & terms
Shayabets logoShayabetsIn the queue
  • Checks pending
  • Feature check needed
Features not confirmed
  • Current product features remain unconfirmed
  • Account and payment details need further checks
  • No promoted signup offer during the hold

Offer promotion on hold

Offer on holdWe haven't completed our checks on this bookmaker.
18+ · No signup promotion.
Listing details Code & terms
Ready Set Bet logoReady Set BetSources checked
  • Formerly SoccerShop
  • Games-led

Sports menu not confirmed

  • Game collections from several providers
  • Live-dealer game categories
  • Crash-game options; sports menu not confirmed

up to R15,000 + 100 Spins

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Play.co.za logoPlay.co.zaSources checked
  • Pre-match & live
  • Account controls
  • Pre-match and in-play sports betting
  • Temporary account suspension options
  • Permanent account closure for self-exclusion

Deposit R30,000 Get R30,000

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
playTSOGO logoplayTSOGOSources checked
  • Rugby & racing
  • 24/7 help channel
  • Rugby and horse-racing coverage
  • Live sportsbook prices, with display-delay warnings
  • Telephone support and a published 24/7 help channel

Exclusive: R10,000 + 25 Bet, 50 Spins + 25 Flights

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
Pantherbet logoPantherbetIn the queue
  • Checks pending
  • Licence-date check
Features not confirmed
  • Current licence dates need checking
  • No independent confirmation of current account features
  • Offer promotion remains withheld

Offer promotion on hold

Offer on holdWe haven't completed our checks on this bookmaker.
18+ · No signup promotion.
Listing details Code & terms
Jackpot City logoJackpot CitySources checked
  • Live dealer
  • Games-led

Sports menu not confirmed

  • Blackjack and roulette categories
  • Live-dealer video games
  • Spin and jackpot games; sports menu not confirmed

100% up to R4000 + Spins

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Jabula Bets logoJabula BetsSources checked
  • Live table games
  • Games-led

Sports menu not confirmed

  • Slot-game categories
  • Live table-game options
  • Published support hours; sports menu not confirmed

Get 150% up to R15,000

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
Luckystake logoLuckystakeIn the queue
  • Checks pending
  • Local identity check
Features not confirmed
  • South African operator identity needs confirmation
  • International namesakes are not a substitute
  • No signup offer promoted while checks remain open

Offer promotion on hold

Offer on holdWe haven't completed our checks on this bookmaker.
18+ · No signup promotion.
Listing details Code & terms
Wanejo Bets logoWanejo BetsSources checked
  • Soccer & rugby
  • In-play sport
  • Soccer and rugby markets
  • Cricket and tennis coverage
  • Live in-play betting

Deposit R10,000 Get R10,000

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Bravobet logoBravobetIn the queue
  • Checks pending
  • Product evidence needed
Features not confirmed
  • Current product detail needs an official-source check
  • No verified app or payment claims
  • Signup promotion is on hold

Offer promotion on hold

Offer on holdWe haven't completed our checks on this bookmaker.
18+ · No signup promotion.
Listing details Code & terms
betXchange logobetXchangeSources checked
  • Horse racing
  • Retail shops
  • Local and international horse-racing coverage
  • Sports and lottery-betting categories
  • Betting shops across several provinces

R25 Free + R2,000 (100%) + 300 Spins

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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BetOlimp logoBetOlimpSources checked
  • In-play sport
  • Deposit limits
  • Soccer, tennis and rugby markets
  • Live in-play betting
  • Deposit limits, cooling-off and self-exclusion options

R3000 Deposit Match (100%)

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
Betshezi logoBetsheziSources checked
  • Limit-setting tools
  • Sports menu unclear

Sports menu not confirmed

  • Deposit-limit controls
  • Time-limit controls
  • Two-goal payout feature, subject to qualifying terms

Deposit R2000 Get R2000

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
Swifty Sports logoSwifty SportsIn the queue
  • Checks pending
  • Local-site check
Features not confirmed
  • Current local product information remains unconfirmed
  • No features borrowed from another country’s service
  • Offer promotion stays on hold

Offer promotion on hold

Offer on holdWe haven't completed our checks on this bookmaker.
18+ · No signup promotion.
Listing details Code & terms
Gbets logoGbetsSources checked
  • Digital wallets
  • Voucher choice
  • Apple Pay and Samsung Pay deposit options
  • Visa, Mastercard, Ozow and voucher deposits
  • Time-out and self-exclusion provisions

R1,000 Bonus

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
LulaBet logoLulaBetSources checked
  • Soccer-led
  • Singles & accumulators
  • Soccer alongside rugby, cricket and racing
  • Pre-match and live in-play markets
  • Singles and accumulator formats

Bet R50 Get R50

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
Pokerbet logoPokerbetSources checked
  • MMA partnership
  • Sports blog
  • VERSUS MMA partnership announced on its blog
  • Premier League predictor coverage, with promotion terms
  • Darts previews alongside sports promotion news

100% up to R2000 + R100 Free Bet

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
PlayaBets logoPlayaBetsSources checked
  • Live sports
  • Match scores
  • Cricket, rugby, tennis and other live sports
  • In-play match scores beside the markets
  • 1X2 match-result markets

100% Sign-Up Bonus

Code not confirmedSee the bookmaker's offer page for signup instructions.
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Brand guide Code & terms
Topbet logoTopbetSources checked
  • Fast Bet ID
  • Retail slip checker
  • Fast Bet ID for loading selections
  • Betting-shop slip checker
  • Sports selections grouped in a betslip

Deposit R1000 Get R1000

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
PalaceBet logoPalaceBetNot recommended
  • Not recommended
  • No signup promotion
Not recommended
  • Excluded from the Chance recommended shortlist
  • No signup link or welcome offer promoted here
  • Compare alternatives in the bookmaker directory

Not recommended

No offer or code promoted. Read our not recommended list.

18+ · No signup promotion.
Listing details Offer status
BetJets logoBetJetsSources checked
  • Horse racing
  • Book-a-Bet
  • Sports and horse-racing markets
  • Pre-match and live betting
  • Book-a-Bet codes for sharing selections

Deposit R2,000 Get R2,000

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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Brand guide Code & terms
MBet logoMBetIn the queue
  • Checks pending
  • Access check needed
Features not confirmed
  • Current operator details were not established
  • App and payment features remain unconfirmed
  • No offer promoted until the checks are complete

Offer promotion on hold

Offer on holdWe haven't completed our checks on this bookmaker.
18+ · No signup promotion.
Listing details Code & terms
Bet.co.za logoBet.co.zaSources checked
  • Mobile browser
  • Live sports
  • Football, rugby, cricket and other sports
  • Live betting on matches in progress
  • Phone-browser access without an app requirement

R5,000 bonus

Promo codeOffer terms apply.
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How this directory works
47 listed38 with sources checked8 checks pending1 not recommended4 of the checked have an unconfirmed sports menu

This is an editorial shortlist, not an official ranking or a licence certification. Compare the details and check the current operator terms. Read our method.

Choosing a bookmaker

Choose the sports and markets you follow, check the current licence and read the withdrawal rules. Then look at the offer. A bigger headline is not automatically a better fit for your budget.

Use a review for the product details and its code page for the campaign checks. Keep the bookmaker checklist handy while you compare.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best South African bookmakers?

There is no single best choice for every reader. This editorial directory compares brands without an official ranking or invented ratings. Start with licensing, your sport, payment conditions and account controls, then consider the offer.

Are the listed offers guaranteed?

No. Campaign information can change, and eligibility and operator terms apply. The bookmaker’s current conditions determine whether you qualify.

Has Chance tested withdrawals at every brand?

No. These are public-source comparisons. We distinguish operator-stated conditions from measured performance and do not claim funded-account testing.

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