Sportingbet
Sportingbet is an Entain brand with a long history online and a licensed operation in South Africa. What it offers and who it suits.
Licensed in South Africa
- Founded
- 1997
- Owner
- Entain plc
- Licence
- South Africa: Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
- Products
- Sports betting, live games, slots-style games
Licence and background
Sportingbet was founded in 1997 and was one of the earliest online bookmakers. It now belongs to Entain, which uses the brand in a handful of countries. The South African site operates under a provincial bookmaker's licence from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board.
You must be 18 or over and pass FICA identity checks before you can withdraw.
What you get
The sportsbook covers football, rugby, cricket and horse racing, with live betting and cash out. As at other South African bookmakers, casino-style content is offered as fixed-odds bets on live and slot-style games. Deposits can be made by card, instant EFT and voucher.
Winnings are paid in rand to a South African bank account.
Our take
A solid mid-sized option in South Africa, backed by an international group and running on its platform. Local rivals have more outlets and louder promotions. Outside South Africa, Entain serves the markets on our list through other brands such as Ladbrokes, Coral and bwin.