Betting in South Africa

Betting is a popular pursuit in many countries across the world, and South Africa is certainly no different to this. If you are thinking about visiting the country – or even if you might like to move there in the future – you will need to consider the key points about betting, so that you can stay on the right side of the law while you’re there. With this in mind, we have put together a short list of the things that you need to know, in order to ensure that you are always betting legally.

 

Is betting legal in South Africa?

 

Yes. Betting is legal, and as a result of which it is also fully regulated, so you can expect many people to enjoy placing a bet in this country. There are physical betting shops, and also many online sportsbooks where bets can be placed, too. Amongst the online sportsbooks that are best accessible for those in South Africa are Betolimp, Interbet, 10bet, Mybet and Sportingbet South Africa.

 

Which sports are most popular to bet on?

 

Although you are able to bet on any sport in any country if you are betting online, there are certain sports in South Africa that are more popular than others. These are cricket, football, rugby and horse racing – not dissimilar to what you would expect from other countries. There is a lot of favour for the national teams, and there is a particular love for betting on American football within South Africa.

 

The benefit of online sportsbooks

 

When you consider the fact that so many people from the country enjoy betting on sports abroad, it is obvious why online sportsbooks are so highly praised, and why so many people use them. It means that you can bet on pretty much anything that is happening in the world, without even having to leave the comfort of your own home to do so. You can simply deposit the money into your account, and then withdraw the winnings – if you are lucky enough to get anything.

 

Choosing the ideal sportsbook to use

 

The first thing that you should check when choosing an online sportsbook is whether you are able to make withdrawals in your country. Sometimes this is limited, and you need to know this so that you’re not disappointed when it comes to withdrawing your winnings. Not all services will warn you when you join that you might not be able to, as they will expect you to have read their terms of service before joining. You should also make sure that they offer betting on the sports that you’re interested in. There is little point in joining if you can’t bet on anything fun while you’re there.

 

If you are interested in betting in South Africa, then there is certainly scope to do so. With plenty of physical bookmakers and online sportsbooks available you will be able to find something that you can enjoy, meaning that there really is lots to look forward to when you are in the country.