South Africa betting guides
12 licensed sites, side by side. Checked on 6 November 2026.
This page compares the rules of the main licensed betting sites in South Africa, so you can see the costs and catches before you sign up.
Sites are in alphabetical order. We do not rank them, and no betting company pays us. "Not confirmed" means we could not find the fact on a page we could read, so check it on the site itself.
Most bets lose, and over time the bookmaker wins. Betting cannot pay your bills or get you out of debt. Never bet money meant for rent, food or transport, and never bet to win back a loss.
Need to talk to someone? The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation runs a free, confidential helpline: 0800 006 008.
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| Site | Smallest deposit | 1Voucher | OTT | Blu | Smallest withdrawal | Deposit limits | HelloPeter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10bet | R 5 by voucher, R 10 by Ozow or card | Yes, R 5 to R 2,500. Also a withdrawal option | Yes, R 5 to R 3,000 | Yes, R 10 to R 5,000 | R 50 to R 300. It depends on the method, and two 10bet pages disagree | Yes: daily, weekly or monthly | 4.3 of 5, from 184 reviews |
| Betway | Not confirmed | Yes, per 1Voucher | Yes, per OTT Voucher | Listed as a Blu partner | Not confirmed | Not stated on pages we read | 1.7 of 5, from 1 218 reviews |
| Easybet | R 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | R 50 on bank methods | Not stated on pages we read | 1.6 of 5, from 33 reviews |
| Gbets | Not confirmed | Yes. Also a withdrawal option, per 1Voucher | Yes, sold in Gbets stores | Listed as a Blu partner | R 50 | Not stated on pages we read | No page found |
| Hollywoodbets | R 1 by instant EFT, R 10 by card | Yes. Also a withdrawal option | Yes. Also a withdrawal option | Yes. Also a withdrawal option | R 50 by EFT or voucher, R 100 by cash-send | Not stated on pages we read | 1.3 of 5, from 996 reviews |
| Lottostar | R 10 | Yes | Yes | Yes | R 100 by EFT, R 200 by cash-send, R 500 by Instant Money | Not stated on pages we read | 1.1 of 5, from 83 reviews |
| Playabets | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Listed as a Blu partner | Not confirmed | Not stated on pages we read | 3.4 of 5, from 70 reviews |
| Sportingbet | Not confirmed | Yes, deposit only | Yes, deposit only | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Yes: daily, weekly or monthly | 1.6 of 5, from 39 reviews |
| Supabets | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Mentioned, but how they work is not stated | 1.5 of 5, from 75 reviews |
| SuperSportBET | R 10 by most methods | Yes, R 10 to R 5,000 | Yes, R 10 to R 3,000. Also a withdrawal option | Yes, R 10 to R 5,000 | R 1 to airtime, R 10 to OTT, R 50 by Ozow, R 200 to eWallets | Not stated on pages we read | 1.2 of 5, from 119 reviews |
| World Sports Betting | R 1 by voucher, R 10 by Ozow, R 50 by EFT or card | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes | R 50 by EFT, R 100 by instant methods | Yes. Raising a limit needs 7 days' notice | 2 of 5, from 86 reviews |
| YesPlay | R 20 at most banks, R 100 Capitec EFT, R 110 FNB EFT | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Not stated on pages we read | 4.3 of 5, from 282 reviews |
HelloPeter scores cover the last 12 months, as seen on 6 November 2026. People who complain are more likely to post, so a score is one signal and not proof.
10bet review
Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
Betway review
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
Easybet review
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board and Eastern Cape Gambling Board
Gbets review
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
Hollywoodbets review
Gauteng Gambling Board, Limpopo Gambling Board and Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, with some products licensed in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape
Lottostar review
Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
Playabets review
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
Sportingbet review
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
Supabets review
Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
SuperSportBET review
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
World Sports Betting review
Mpumalanga Economic Regulator and Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
YesPlay review
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
Hollywoodbets vs Betway
Deposits, withdrawals, offers and limits.
Hollywoodbets vs Supabets
Deposits, withdrawals, offers and limits.
Hollywoodbets vs 10bet
Deposits, withdrawals, offers and limits.
Betway vs Sportingbet
Deposits, withdrawals, offers and limits.
Betway vs 10bet
Deposits, withdrawals, offers and limits.
Easybet vs YesPlay
Deposits, withdrawals, offers and limits.
Gbets vs Supabets
Deposits, withdrawals, offers and limits.
SuperSportBET vs World Sports Betting
Deposits, withdrawals, offers and limits.
Online sports betting with a licensed bookmaker is legal. Whether bookmakers may offer casino-style games online is disputed between regulators. The National Gambling Board says these games are unlawful online. In October 2025 the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled against Gauteng-licensed bookmakers offering fixed-odds bets on casino games, and the Western Cape board says that ruling does not affect its licensees. No new law had passed when we checked.
We do not name one. Sites differ on deposits, withdrawals and limits, and none of them changes the main fact: most bets lose. Use the table to check the rules that matter to you, then confirm them on the site itself.
No. Most bets lose, and over time the bookmaker wins. Bonuses do not change that. If you need money this month, betting is the wrong place to look for it.
Look for the licence number and board in the site's footer, then search for the operator on the National Gambling Board's list of verified operators. If you cannot find a licence, do not register.
Online sports betting with a licensed bookmaker is legal. Whether bookmakers may offer casino-style games online is disputed between regulators. This is general information and not legal advice.
It is how many times you must bet a bonus before you can take it out. A R 50 bonus with a 10 times requirement means R 500 in bets. Most people never turn a bonus like that into money they can withdraw.
Most sites let you take a break or exclude yourself in your account or by a form. You can also call the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation for free on 0800 006 008.
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Checked on 6 November 2026 from each site's own pages, gambling boards and voucher partners. Offers and rules change, so check them on the site itself. We have not opened accounts or placed bets at these sites. Mocash is independent, is not paid by any betting company, and earns nothing if you sign up with one. All trademarks belong to their owners.
18+ only. Gambling is addictive and can be harmful. South African Responsible Gambling Foundation: 0800 006 008.
