South African bookmaker reviews
Every review uses the same scoring model and primary sources only: the bookmaker’s own site and terms, the provincial gambling boards and public review platforms. Sort and filter the list to find the bookmaker that fits how you bet.
Scores are out of 10 and updated when a bookmaker changes. How we rate bookmakers
- 8.0 to 10: strong
- 6.0 to 7.9: mixed
- Below 6.0: weak
- Payments10.0
- Sports8.5
- Safety10.0
- Bonuses8.2
- Support9.5
- Reputation10.0
Welcome offer: 100% up to R5,000
EFT payouts from about an hour; R100 a month fee on dormant accounts
- Payments9.3
- Sports10.0
- Safety7.8
- Bonuses10.0
- Support8.0
- Reputation10.0
Welcome offer: 100% up to R3,000 + 50 spins
KZN shops since the 1950s; horse racing
- Payments10.0
- Sports10.0
- Safety9.3
- Bonuses10.0
- Support8.0
- Reputation5.0
Welcome offer: 200 spins + 100% up to R20,000
Horse racing and greyhounds; 15% weekly cashback
- Payments10.0
- Sports10.0
- Safety8.5
- Bonuses9.2
- Support6.0
- Reputation9.5
Welcome offer: Up to R21,000 + 750 spins over 3 deposits
Only 4x wagering on singles; no app
- Payments10.0
- Sports9.8
- Safety9.3
- Bonuses8.2
- Support4.0
- Reputation10.0
Welcome offer: Deposit match up to R15,000
Express withdrawals: instant or 6 to 8 hours; support closes at 22:00
- Payments8.5
- Sports9.8
- Safety10.0
- Bonuses8.6
- Support8.0
- Reputation7.0
Welcome offer: 100% up to R3,000
Loss limits and a casino block; bank payouts can take 3 working days
- Payments8.5
- Sports7.0
- Safety9.3
- Bonuses9.8
- Support9.5
- Reputation7.0
Welcome offer: 100% up to R3,000
Cape Town shops since 2007; bonus bets capped at R500 per selection
- Payments10.0
- Sports9.3
- Safety8.5
- Bonuses6.8
- Support9.5
- Reputation7.5
Welcome offer: R10 free bet + spins
Biggest brand; Data Free betting; horse racing and esports
- Payments10.0
- Sports10.0
- Safety9.3
- Bonuses8.4
- Support7.5
- Reputation8.0
Welcome offer: R50 bonus + 50 spins, no deposit
Race Coast racing brand; R1 minimum deposit
- Payments9.3
- Sports9.3
- Safety9.3
- Bonuses10.0
- Support8.0
- Reputation8.5
Welcome offer: Up to R30,000 over 3 deposits
29x bonus wagering; EFT-only withdrawals
- Payments10.0
- Sports9.3
- Safety9.3
- Bonuses9.8
- Support8.0
- Reputation7.0
Welcome offer: 100% up to R10,000
Publishes withdrawal approval times; WhatsApp support
- Payments10.0
- Sports6.3
- Safety9.3
- Bonuses10.0
- Support8.0
- Reputation10.0
Welcome offer: 100% up to R3,000
100+ Lucky Numbers draws; R10 fee after 2 free withdrawals a week
- Payments8.5
- Sports7.8
- Safety9.3
- Bonuses10.0
- Support8.0
- Reputation8.0
Welcome offer: 200% up to R2,000
Payouts on weekdays only; R250 minimum withdrawal
- Payments8.8
- Sports9.3
- Safety10.0
- Bonuses9.2
- Support9.5
- Reputation5.0
Welcome offer: Bet R50, get R50
No wagering on Extra Bet winnings; 10% weekly cashback
- Payments8.8
- Sports8.5
- Safety9.3
- Bonuses7.8
- Support8.0
- Reputation8.5
Welcome offer: R50 free bet + 25 spins, then 100% up to R5,000
Durban branch; horse racing; 3 days to clear the match
- Payments10.0
- Sports8.5
- Safety8.5
- Bonuses9.2
- Support8.0
- Reputation5.0
Welcome offer: 100% up to R5,000 + 50 spins
21 retail branches; R50,000 single-bet cap
- Payments8.5
- Sports8.5
- Safety9.3
- Bonuses8.2
- Support9.5
- Reputation7.0
Welcome offer: Free bets up to R1,000, then R500
Free bets only on multis of 4+ legs
- Payments10.0
- Sports7.8
- Safety9.3
- Bonuses10.0
- Support9.5
- Reputation4.0
Welcome offer: 100% up to R5,000 on 3 deposits
Payouts usually within 6 hours; 24/7 chat and WhatsApp
- Payments10.0
- Sports10.0
- Safety7.8
- Bonuses8.4
- Support6.0
- Reputation5.0
Welcome offer: R20 free bet + 10 spins
12 regional shops; R10,000 single-bet limit
- Payments8.8
- Sports8.5
- Safety8.5
- Bonuses7.2
- Support8.0
- Reputation10.0
Welcome offer: 100% up to R1,000
Online brand of Sun International
- Payments8.5
- Sports8.5
- Safety7.8
- Bonuses7.8
- Support9.5
- Reputation6.0
Welcome offer: R50 free bet + 50 spins
Offer described differently on two pages; no horse racing
18+ only. T&Cs apply. Offers change often, so check the bookmaker’s own terms before you deposit.
What our scores measure
Each review scores the same nine categories. These six carry the most weight for South African punters. Tap one to see exactly what we look for.
Frequently asked questions
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How often are reviews updated?
We update a review and its score when we find that a bookmaker has changed its welcome offer, terms, payment methods or licence. Always confirm the current terms on the bookmaker’s own site before you deposit.