The primary responsibility of such organizations is to ensure safety in the industry. Introduction of gambling legislation into the law, saw the creation of several regulatory and control organizations in the country. The South African sports betting and lottery industry is legal and regulated under the National Gambling Act of 2004. Therefore they ensure fair, responsible gambling, player privacy and secure money transfers. Licenses are only granted to companies that have passed strict rules and terms and conditions.

Safety, reliability, and reputation: We only list betting sites that are complying with SA law and are fully licensed.

We take into account availability, provided support methods as well as friendliness, helpfulness and knowledge.

Customer service: a great customer support team is essential for having a good experience.

Ideally, we want payment processes, but especially payouts, to be instant, hassle-free and 100% safe. Most feature a variety of methods to meet the needs of their customers.

Payment options: Every punter has a different preference and we have tested all listed bookmakers’ offering for deposit and withdrawal methods.

Therefore, a mobile friendly, fast loading betting site together with easy navigation and fast market access is important.

Usability, layout and mobile friendliness: Betting often happens on the go and hence the betting experience should be convenient.

Additional services like live betting or streaming.

Variety of games portfolio, including selection of slots, live games and other instant games.

Hence our reviews evaluate the available betting offer in detail. While rugby, cricket and soccer are the top sports to bet on, additional options like eSports, lottery betting or games can be important to you.

Odds and variety of markets: depending on your interests some betting sites are more suitable for you than others.

New player offer and regular promotions such as bonuses, loyalty program and special offers.

Here are our main criteria for reviewing a bookmaker: How we review the best online betting sites in South Africa We offer you thorough reviews and expert insights about the best online betting sites available in South Africa. For more trusted bookmakers please also see our full bookmaker listing on Best Betting Sites.

You can find all the information you need about the most reliable online bookmakers by clicking on the bookie’s logo or ‘Read Review’.

Bet & Win’s main objective is to bring you a detailed overview of the variety of the best online betting sites in South Africa to the table.

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