Betting site reviews
57 betting sites for South African players, in our order of preference.
These are the betting sites South African punters can use, ranked with 1Win first, followed by the big provincially licensed bookmakers. Each review covers the sign-up free bet, odds and markets from the PSL to horse racing and Lucky Numbers, the app and payout speed.
By Mark SmithChecked All 57, ranked
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1Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus · sports500% welcome bonus
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2SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R21,000+ 750 free spins · over 3 deposits4xMin R20
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3SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R20,0005xMin R50
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4SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R20,000Min R50
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5SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R5,0003xMin R25
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6SA licensedSign-up bonus · sportsFree bet R251xNo deposit
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7SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R5,000over 3 deposits5x
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8SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R1,000
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9SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports150% up to R5,0004xMin R99
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10SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R3,0007xMin R20
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11SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R5,0008xMin R50
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12SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R10,0006xMin R50
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13SA licensedSign-up bonus · sportsFree bet R501xNo deposit
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14SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R1,0005xMin R25
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15SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R15,000+ 300 free spins · over 3 deposits10xMin R50
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16SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R5,0006xMin R50
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17SA licensedFree bet · sportsFree bet R50No wageringMin R50
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18SA licensedFree bet · sportsFree bet R2501xMin R250
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19SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R5,0006xMin R50
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20SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R3,0008xMin R10
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21SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R2,0001xMin R100
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22SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R3,00010xMin R50
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23Welcome bonus · sports100% up to R15,000over 3 deposits8xMin R50
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24SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R5,0005xMin R50
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25SA licensedSign-up bonus · sportsFree bet R501xNo deposit
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26SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R5,0003xMin R50
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27SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R3,0008xMin R50
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28SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R1,000Min R50
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29Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus100% up to $1,000
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30SA licensedFree bet · sportsUp to R1,500Min R25
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31SA licensedWelcome bonus100% up to R28,000+ 300 free spins · over 4 deposits30xMin R25
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32Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus · sports200% up to R3,0005x
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33SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R200
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34SA licensedWelcome bonus125% up to R3,750+ 25 free spins30xMin R20
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35SA licensedSign-up bonus · sportsFree bet R505xNo deposit
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36SA licensedBonusNo live offer
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37SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports50% up to R5,000
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38SA licensedBonusNo live offer
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39SA licensedFree bet · sportsFree bet R25
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40SA licensedWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R30,000over 5 depositsMin R100
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41SA licensedWelcome bonus100% up to R4,000Min R50
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42Anjouan licenceWelcome bonusUp to $1,600+ 400 free spins
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43Curaçao licenceRakebackUp to 50%rakebackNo wagering
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44Curaçao licenceCashbackFree bet $5
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45Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus100% up to $1,00035x
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46Curaçao licenceRakebackUp to $2,500No wagering
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47Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R2,5505xMin R20
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48Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus · sports200% up to R3,400Min R17
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49Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus · sports125% up to R7,0005x
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50Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R1,9005xMin R20
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51Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus · sportsSports welcome bonus on the first deposit (5x on accumulators)5xMin R100
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52Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus · sportsUp to R3,3847x
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53BonusNo live offer
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54Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus · sports100% up to R2,0005xMin R17
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55Curaçao licenceRakebackUp to 15%rakebackNo wagering
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56Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus590% up to $10,500+ 225 free spins · over 3 deposits40xMin $5
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57Curaçao licenceWelcome bonus · sports100% up to €60010xMin €20
How we rank betting sites
A good bookmaker for South Africans needs more than a big welcome offer. We look at the sign-up bonus and its rollover, how many markets the site covers (local football, cricket, rugby, horse racing, Lucky Numbers), whether there is a working app, and how quickly winnings reach your bank.
The licence comes first on trust. Most bookmakers on this page are licensed by a provincial board, which means FICA checks before your first withdrawal and a complaints route if something goes wrong. A few, including 1Win, hold offshore licences; we label them clearly.
Find a bookmaker for what you bet on
- Free bets with no deposit to start without risking your own money
- PSL betting sites for Betway Premiership odds
- Horse racing betting sites for local and international races
- Lucky Numbers sites for UK49s, Powerball and other draws
- Betting apps for betting on your phone
Compare bookmakers side by side with the compare tool, see which payment methods each accepts, and use our calculators if a site shows odds in a format you don’t know. Never stake more than you can afford to lose.
Frequently asked questions
Which betting site is best in South Africa?
1Win is our first pick for its large sports welcome bonus and wide markets. If you want a provincially licensed bookmaker, Hollywoodbets, Betway and Supabets are the most established, with sign-up free bets and full PSL coverage.
Are betting sites legal in South Africa?
Yes. Sports betting is legal when the bookmaker holds a licence from a provincial board such as the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board or the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator. Each review on this page shows the licence.
Which betting sites give a free bet on registration?
Several licensed bookmakers give a small free bet or free spins when you register and verify your FICA documents, with no deposit needed. Our free bet no deposit list shows every current one with its terms.
From our research
Mark has been writing about online gaming since 2007, covering everything from sportsbooks to casino and slot reviews, offering insights for players of all levels.