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Playbet.co.za Review
Playbet.co.za was first established in 2010 and is a trusted name among the leading online betting sites in South Africa.
Based in Johannesburg and licensed and regulated by the Mpumalanga Gambling Board, Playbet offers a comprehensive and speedy platform with over 30+ sports covered and thousands of casino games.
New customers can earn up to R15,000 in welcome bonuses across the first three deposits as well as R50 on sign up and 50 free spins when using the Playbet promo code NEWBONUS.
Playbet.co.za Verdict
Playbet is a South African betting site with a rich and longstanding history. What we like and dislike about the site:
Pros
- Massive Welcome Bonus
- Fully licensed and 100% South African-owned and operated
- Comprehensive Sports, Racing, Crash Games and Live Casino offering
- Excellent range of payment options, especially local EFTs and vouchers
Cons
- High Wagering Requirements applied to the bonuses
- No true native mobile app (only APK for Android)
- No live streaming available for in-play events
Playbet.co.za Odds & Markets
The Playbet sportsbook is extensive, covering more than 30 betting markets daily with a strong focus on both local South African action and major international events.
Punters can bet across popular sports like Soccer, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball and Baseball, while Playbet also caters for niche sports too.
You will find odds and betting markets for Bandy, Gaelic Football and Volleyball as as the more obscure chess betting.
Market depth across all sports is in line with competitors among South African online bookmakers and cover everything from match outcomes and handicaps to over/under totals and player props.
Playbet also has an excellent Bet Builder feature that allow quick collation of multibets, as well as the Fast Bet ID in which customers can add pre-generated bets quickly using a unique code.
In addition to sports, a dedicated horse racing section features comprehensive coverage of international and local meetings across Horse Racing, Greyhounds, and Dog Racing.
The site also provides Virtual Sports and a full and in-depth Esports offering with competitive odds for events taking place in Counter-Strike, League of Legends, Dota 2 and more.
Playbet.co.za Live Betting
The "In-Play" tab is where you can find live betting markets with minute-by-minute odds on a handful of sports like football, tennis, and basketball.
Although live streaming is not currently available, Playbet does provide detailed match tracking tools and live audio commentaries for selected events.
Playbet.co.za Website & Login
New customers can access a welcome bonus package worth up to R15,000. It is based on the first three deposit amounts when using the sign up code NEWBONUS.
Also available in a R50 sign up bonus and 50 free spins as well as some regular promotions:
- Daily Price Boosts
- Cash Out Early
- Money Back Wednesday
- 150% Multi Leg Bonus (Boosted payouts on accumulators)
- 2Up Early Payout
- Aviator Rain (Daily Free Bets for Crash Game fans)
- Drops & Wins with monthly prizes exceeding R42 million
Casino
The Playbet casino features a vast selection of games powered by industry-leading developers like Evolution and Pragmatic Play.
In total, there are thousands of games every week including Slots and Instant Wins and Table Games, which includes multiple variations of Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat and Poker.
Live Dealer tables are available 24/7 from the world's biggest providers and covering casino classics like Roulette, Blackjack and Baccarat as well as popular live TV game shows.
Crash Games are big business in South Africa and Playbet's offering is headlined by Aviator. It is just one of a number of games offering quick rounds and high potential payouts via multipliers.
Lucky Numbers is available for lottery fans with the opportunity to wager on outcomes across South African and global lottery draws from specific ball colors to draw sequences.
The BetGames tab provides more live TV lottery draws like Lucky 5, Lucky 7, Dice Duel and Wheel around the clock.
Playbet.co.za Mobile App
There is no native mobile app available on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store available yet, but Playbet does offer an Android APK download directly from their site.
For all other devices, the mobile site is fully responsive, quick and provides access to the complete range of sports and casino games.
Playbet.co.za Withdrawals & Deposits
Playbet provides extensive options for funding your account covering most major banking and voucher options in South Africa.
The options include:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Zapper
- Callpay
- Wallet Doc
- Bank Transfers
- EFT
- Ozow
- EFT Secure
- Capitec
- FNB
- Absa
- Nedbank
- Standard Bank
- Blu Voucher
- 1 Voucher
- OTT Voucher
- Easypay Voucher
Playbet.co.za Customer Service
The support team can be contacted via:
- Live Chat: Available directly on the website
- Email: support@playbet.co.za
- Phone: +27 10 745 7479 or +27 861 752 923
Playbet.co.za FAQs
Is Playbet.co.za legal in South Africa?
Yes. The site is licensed by the Mpumalanga Gambling Board and is a 100% South African brand.
What is the Playbet.co.za sign up bonus?
New customers get R50 no deposit on sign up and 50 free spins. You also get bonuses on the first, second and third deposit amounts up to a total value of R15,000.
What is the Playbet.co.za promo code?
Use NEWBONUS during registration to activate your welcome bonus.
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