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Sunbet South Africa Review

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Sunbet is one of South Africa’s newest online sportsbooks. It’s part of the massive Sun International Group which also operates several high-end betting retail outlets in the country. Our Sunbet review will analyse the internet site to see if it matches the demands of local customers.

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Sunbet SA Review

Sun International boasts a proud legacy in South Africa’s gaming and gambling entertainment industry, so it’s no surprise that it has now moved into the online sector to bring its product and services to the country’s sports-mad population. 

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Sunbet is licenced by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. It offers fixed odds betting markets on over 30 sports, plus there is a growing number of live betting events to enjoy as well. You’ll find generous limits with Sunbet happily accepting single bet wagers up to R1,000,000.

If you already have a Sun International MVG card, you can link that to your Sunbet account and earn reward points the more you bet. Those without a card can apply and start earning immediately just the same as you would in a land-based Sun International casino or retail betting shop. 

Sunbet SA Verdict

Why punters bet at Sunbet

Pros

✔ 100% deposit bonus for new customers with promo code NEWBONUS
✔ Daily odds boosts
✔ Good market depth on big events
✔ Well-known brand name
✔ Modern betting platform

Cons

✘ No live streaming
✘ No totepool betting
✘ Minimum deposit is R50.00
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Sunbet SA Games

Sunbet hits the ground running with a strong book containing over 30 sporting and some non-sporting events that you can bet on. The categories include:

SoccerTennisRugby UnionHorse RacingCricket
GolfBasketballEsportsAmerican FootballAthletics
Australian RulesBadmintonBandy BaseballBoxing
ChessCyclingDartsHandballIce Hockey
Motor SportsNetballOlympic GamesPoliticsRugby League
SnookerSurfingTable TennisTrottingTV
UFC / MMAWinter SportsWWE


Sunbet SA Tournaments

With over 61,000 betting options available during our Sunbet SA review, soccer is the pack leader in terms of markets. You have a list of live and upcoming matches, outrights and all matches. 

In total there are 45+ countries listed delivering over 130 domestic league and cups fixtures, in addition to tournaments such as the Champions League, Europa League, AFC Champions League and Copa Libertadores. All of the big games offer a generous number of markets such as Asian lines, cards, corners, totals, scorecast/wincast, halves, margins, O/U and match events. The range of betting markets does decrease when your pull away from the elite leagues, but this is common among many betting sites.

Sunbet SA Horse Racing Betting Tips & more

The horse racing coverage comes from South Africa, the UK and Ireland. It’s a rather standard offering online with no tote betting available. This means the only betting markets are win, each-way, forecast and tricast.

Each race card has a slider button which shows/hides the runners’ details. This gives you the horse’s form, and tells you whether the runner has been a course and distance winner in the past. It’s not the most comprehensive guide in all fairness, but it’s a starting point for you narrow your picks down.

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Sunbet other sports


Customers can enjoy plenty more betting action spread throughout the platform. There’s a lot of rugby union, which includes the Bledisloe Cup, European Champions Cup, Pro 14 and Six Nations among other events. American football covers both professional and college games - with great market depth for the big matches. Ice hockey, basketball, tennis and baseball come from all parts of the world, plus you have a rich choice of cricket, darts, golf and volleyball. Sunbet also offers esports betting - which not all South African betting firms cover. Here you can have a flutter on Dota 2, CS:GO, Overwatch, League of Legends and Starcraft 2 matches. All-in-all, this site packs in everything you could want. It is a little light in depth in certain areas but it makes up for that with exceptional mainstream markets.

Sunbet odds are also fairly sharp. We assessed a few random events against two other South African sportsbooks and found this site to be slightly above average, so you get good value for money betting here.

Event
Sunbet
Moris Vee
ScoreBet
Football: Ligue 1 - Dijon Vs Lille. Lille win2.232.152.15
Football: EPL - Newcastle Vs Brighton. Newcastle win.2.232.202.20
Rugby Union: NPC Premiership - Tasman Vs Canterbury. Tasman win.1.681.701.65
NFL: Cardinals Vs Broncos. Cardinals win2.021.952.00


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Sunbet SA Website & Login

Being backed by a huge corporation is a good starting point, but the sportsbook still requires substance. These are a couple of the highlights customers can savour.

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This is a free to enter prediction game in which players must predict the correct score of six matches each week from Europe’s big 5 leagues. The top 10 players each week will receive a R150.00 free bet. The leader at the end of the season will walk away with a mobile phone worth R10,000 and there’s also a grand prize draw offering a trip for two to watch their favourite European soccer team play live. Points are calculated by the odds of your selections, so the more high scoring encounters you get right, the better.

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Sunbet Cash Out


Not all South African sportsbooks offer Cash Out, so those which do deserve a mention. Cash Out provides the customer with the ability to redeem their bet. This could be at a profit if the bet is looking like a possible winner, or at a loss if things are not going as planned. Either way, it gives you a degree of control that you don’t have without it. This is an awesome tool to have at your disposal.

Website/Usability


This betting platform is powered by Kambi - a company which specialises in this niche. It delivers a crisp product which is easy to use across all devices and screen sizes. The main menu allows you to select between sports and horse racing with a complete list of the action below that.


A benefit of Kambi’s platform is that it is consistent throughout. Each sport category is set out in the same format so you instantly know where to click regardless of the area you’re in. the bet slip is hidden away and it only appears once you have clicked on a selection. It offers three bet types: singles, combination and multiples, so you only need to choose your preference and place your bet


Sunbet SA Live Betting

You can bet on numerous sports including soccer, tennis, cricket, rugby, golf and ice hockey. The number of individual events isn’t spectacular but there’s enough coverage to satisfy the majority of bettors. Market depth for Sunbet live betting is variable. If the action involves well-known teams/players from a big event, you can expect a feast of options. But, it does drop off for smaller events.

The modern in-play betting platform is very user-friendly. It offers a match visualisation screen where you can follow the action and there are a few stats - although more would be welcome. Sunbet also offers live action bets on selected events. These are for markets such as winner of the next point in tennis. It’s a fast and furious method of betting, which can lead to some quick wins and also quick losses if you hit a bad streak.

Sunbet Live Betting

Sunbet SA Mobile App

With no Sunbet mobile app to debate, mobile customers can head straight to the web-based site by directing their browser to https://www.sunbet.co.za. The platform is responsive so it adjusts to the size of your device. This means that the view is slightly different on a tablet compared to a 5” phone screen. Both offer a sliding sports menu plus a search bar which saves time if you know the team/match/player you want to bet on.

Bet placement is exactly the same as mentioned above. The site is protected with 128-bit SSL encryption software and you can claim bonuses and earn your MVG reward points as you bet.

Sunbet Mobile

Sunbet SA Withdrawals & Deposits

The only payment methods available at Sunbet are:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Instant EFT
  • Standard EFT

The minimum deposit and withdrawal amount is R50.00. Withdrawal requests are processed from Monday to Friday, with the funds being released the next working day after the requested has been made - this is subject to your account be verified.

Sunbet SA Customer Service

You can reach out to Sunbet customer service with any questions using the methods listed below. The operational hours are 07:30 - 22:00 daily.

Live chat: click the icon on the platform to access this feature
Email: support@sunbet.co.za 
Telephone: 0861-786-238

Sunbet SA FAQs

When will Sunbet lucky numbers be launched?

Very soon, according to the latest information on the website.

Do I need any Sunbet promo codes?

The Sunbet promo code is NEWBONUS. Sign up at www.sunbet.co.za with this code to get a 100% deposit bonus.

Do I have to accept the Sunbet welcome bonus?

No, you don’t have to. We advise you to assess it first and then decide if it is right for your style of betting.

Will there be a Sunbet app in the future?

Although we cannot say for sure, with the number of mobile bettors in South Africa, there is a good chance a Sunbet mobile app will be released at some point.

Am I eligible for the Sunbet SA sign up offer?

Most players are eligible, but to double-check, you can view the terms and conditions on this page: https://www.sunbet.co.za/promotions.html. 

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