- Bookmaker licence 10125193-019 from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, as listed on the NGB register. Its footer names the licensee as Greatodds (Pty) Ltd.
- Its homepage lists Ozow, 1Voucher and Visa among its deposit methods.
- Support is offered by live chat, email and a local call centre, with a help centre at help.sportingbet.co.za.
- Its footer shows the SARGF helpline, 0800 006 008, and the WhatsApp line (HELP to 076 675 0710).
- We could not confirm its minimum deposit, withdrawal times or app from its own site.
Operator profile · Licensed in the Western Cape
Sportingbet SA
Sportingbet South Africa is run by Greatodds (Pty) Ltd and licensed by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board.
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Set a deposit limit before you sign up anywhere, and never bet money you need. If gambling is causing problems, the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation offers free, confidential help 24 hours a day on 0800 006 008
What we confirmed
Sportingbet at a glance
| Feature | Sportingbet SA |
|---|---|
| Licence | |
| Bookmaker licence (NGB register) | Western Cape · 10125193-019✓ |
| Sports offered | |
| Rugby | Yes |
| Football (PSL and international) | Yes |
| Cricket | Yes |
| Horse racing | Limited |
| Tennis | Yes |
| Golf | Yes |
| Betting features | |
| Live (in-play) betting | Yes |
| Cash-out | Yes |
| Bet builder | Yes |
| Live streaming | Yes |
| Payments | |
| Instant EFT | Yes (Ozow)✓ |
| Capitec Pay | Check site |
| Debit or credit card | Yes (Visa)✓ |
| Prepaid vouchers | Yes (1Voucher)✓ |
| Minimum deposit | Check site |
| Withdrawal options | Check site |
| Withdrawal time (operator's stated time) | Check site |
| Mobile and support | |
| Mobile app | Check site |
| Customer support | Live chat, email and a local call centre✓ |
| Responsible gambling | |
| Deposit limits | Yes |
| Self-exclusion | Yes |
| Shows the SARGF helpline | Yes✓ |
| Casino-style games (legal status disputed) | |
| Online casino gaming is not licensed in South Africa, and whether bookmakers may offer casino-style games is disputed after a 2025 Supreme Court of Appeal ruling. We list availability only. See casino games at bookmakers. | |
| Casino-style games | Offered |
✓ means we checked it on the operator's own site (licences: the NGB register) on 26 October 2026. Cells without a tick come from our earlier research and have not been re-checked. "Check site" means we could not confirm it. Features change often, so confirm on the operator's site before you sign up. Sources: NGB Verified Operators list; 10bet payment methods page; Hollywoodbets help pages on deposits, withdrawals and FAQs; Sportingbet South Africa homepage and footer; Supabets homepage and footer.
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Yes. When we checked the National Gambling Board's Verified Operators list on 26 October 2026, Sportingbet appeared as a licensed bookmaker. Bookmaker licence 10125193-019 from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, as listed on the NGB register. Its footer names the licensee as Greatodds (Pty) Ltd. Licences can change, so check the list yourself before you deposit.
Sportingbet's homepage lists Ozow, 1Voucher and Visa among its deposit methods. We could not confirm the minimum deposit on its own site, so check the cashier before you deposit.
We could not confirm Sportingbet's withdrawal times on its own site. Your first withdrawal needs FICA verification, so upload your documents early.
Sportingbet's homepage describes betting on desktop or mobile but does not mention a dedicated app. Check its site for current options.
Licensed SA bookmakers must offer self-exclusion, and most offer deposit limits in the account settings. Set a limit before your first bet. If gambling stops being fun, call the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation on 0800 006 008, free and confidential, 24/7.
Operators change payment methods, apps, support hours and promotions without notice. Check Sportingbet's own site before you sign up. How we fund the site and choose which operators to cover is explained on our About page. 18+ only.