Sportingbet

Established in 1997, Sportingbet initially provided gambling services in the UK before expanding to other countries. In 2009, the brand entered the South African market, and since then, it has rapidly grown its user base, competing effectively with local bookmarkers. The site is a product of William Hill PLC and Entain PLC, which own dozens of legit online gaming platforms.

The bookmaker is regulated by the “Western Cape Gambling & Racing Board,” a trustworthy licensing body in South Africa. It also features a simple interface with standard icons, allowing beginners to master the navigation in no time.

When you visit the site, you’ll notice that it displays a few upcoming events. If you want to view all the available sports, you need to click the “A-Z Sports” tab to expand the drop-down menu. 

The selection has numerous categories with multiple leagues or competitions. However, the main sporting events include Soccer, Golf, Tennis, American Football, Volleyball, Horse Racing, MMA, Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Table, Rugby, Futsal, Formula 1, Ice Hockey, Motorbikes, Snooker, Aussie Rules, Chess, Cricket, Cycling, Olympic Games, and much more.

Betting markets

The site lists key sporting events from many countries across the globe, including major leagues and local tournaments. The number of betting markets varies depending on the sport. For instance, football lovers can bet on the goalscorer, correct score, 1X2, 3-way handicap, Half-time outcome, and other markets.

Betting margins

Sportingbet has an overall margin of 5.8%, which makes it one of the bookmakers with highly competitive odds in the South African market. The table below indicates the betting margins of the most popular sports in the country.

• Football - 6.3%
• Tennis - 5.8%
• Basketball - 4.3%
• Volleyball - 6.5%
• Baseball - 4.8%
• Horse racing - 6.9%

The main focus of the Sportingbet casino seems to be online slot games and live dealer games. Most providers are Evolution-owned companies like NetEnt, Red Tiger and Nolimit City for slots, and Ezugi and Evolution Gaming itself for live roulette, blackjack and game shows. Some first-person versions and the popular Lightning series are available, too, including Lightning Roulette. The highlight from the BettingGuide team is Nolimit City, a slot-focused provider that produces extremely high volatile games with unique mechanics. If you have yet to play their games, it's worth giving them a shot. The popular titles are San Quentin and Mental.

Although not specifically categorised on Sportingbet, crash games are also available here: Spaceman, Big Bass Crash and High Flyer from Pragmatic Play and Aviator from Spribe, to name a few.

All top online casinos in South Africa have a partnership with BetGames, and Sportingbet is one of them. The provider mainly provides unique live dealer games like Lucky 5 that combine the experience of online lottery with live casino. A signature crash game, Skyward, is also available from the studio.

How To Deposit Money

1. Log in to your account.
2. Click the “Cashier” tab and go to “Deposit.”
3. Select a payment option.
4. Enter the amount.
5. Click the “Deposit” button.
6. Authorise the transaction.

How To Verify Your Account

The South African government requires all gambling platforms to comply with FICA requirements to prevent fraud and money-laundering activities. After registration, the sportsbook tries to verify if your personal info is authentic by checking available details. If your details seem invalid, you will be required to upload documents that show proof of address and your identity. Acceptable identity documents include a driving license, passport, and national ID, while those that can prove your residence include the latest utility bill, mortgage details, and other valid documents. Follow the steps below to upload your documents if requested.

1. Visit Sportingbet and log in to your account.
2. Go to your profile section.
3. Go to the online uploader tool.
4. Select the type of document you intend to upload.
5. Use the file chooser to select the document.
6. Wait for verification.

How To Withdraw Winnings from Sportingbet

You can withdraw amounts between 3,000 ZAR and 25,000 ZAR using FNB. On the other hand, those who prefer EFT can request payouts ranging from 10 ZAR to 70,000 ZAR. The site does not charge any fees for the transactions, but withdrawal time varies with the method. 

FNB users wait for up to 24 to receive their cash, while EFT transactions take 2-4 business days. If you want to withdraw cash from your Sportingbet account, follow these steps:

1. Ensure your account is verified since you cannot withdraw without undergoing the verification process.
2. Go to the “Withdraw” option.
3. Select a withdrawal method.
4. Enter your banking details.
5. Confirm your email.
6. Initiate the transaction.

The betting site allows you to send photos of the documents via Whatsapp or email. You may email them to [email protected] or send them to Whatsapp number +27 655 66 6641. The verification process takes about 24 hours, but it can take longer if the agents have many emails to process.

How To Join Sportingbet

1. Visit Sportingbet and click the “Register” button on the top-right section of the page.
2. Enter your email on the dialog box and hit continue.
3. Enter your password and hit next.
4. Enter your personal details like your national ID, address, and date of birth.
5. Submit the details.