Sunbet Review - Sports, Lotteries and Live Games From SA's Iconic Casino Brand

Owned by the casino giant, Sun International, Sunbet is one of the longest established online bookmakers in South Africa. Despite having such a big name behind them, Sunbet has kept a fairly low profile over the years and built their brand with quiet confidence.

The Sports offering at Sunbet is especially strong with a vast array of promotions available as well as unique betting markets like Asian and Alternative Handicaps. Sunbet also consistently has the best odds for Soccer, Golf and Tennis.

Hold tight as we take a deep dive into the Sunbet sportsbook and casino to see what they can offer you as a punter. You'll discover their R1000 Welcome Bonus, get the lowdown on the Sunbet App and hear which awesome features and promotions you need to look out for. 

Sunbet is licensed to operate in South Africa by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board.

Sunbet Review - Sports Betting & Online Casino

In June 2018, Sunbet gave their site a fresh new look. A big positive which came out of this revamp was to increase the size of the icons and consolidate the menus to make site navigation easier. Sunbet 2.0 is more user-friendly with plenty of white space and a vibrant sports carousel advertising the latest Promotions and upcoming matches.

Sunbet Login

Read our Sunbet Login Guide to get you started playing Sports, Live Games, Lotteries and more!

Sunbet Mobile Site and App

The banner menu at the top of the homepage is the main entry point into the Sunbet site with everything from Sports and BetGames to Lucky Numbers and Promotions all accessible from here.

Down the left side is the full Sports menu including both popular and Live Sports. League Highlights from all sports are located in the centre of the homepage. 

Punters can expect the same hassle-free betting experience when using the Sunbet Mobile Site. Get access to products like Sports, BetGames and Lucky Numbers—all from the palm of your hand.

The site layout and navigation is intuitive so you always know exactly where you are and where to go next. All your favourite Sunbet features like Cash Out and Action Bets are also available on the Sunbet App, so there's no reason not to take Sunbet wherever you go. Download it here.

Sunbet R1 000 Welcome Bonus

Open an account with Sunbet and get your first deposit matched 100% up to R1 000. This means that however much you deposit (minimum R50) you'll get the same amount as a bonus (maximum R1 000). You'll need to wager your full deposit and bonus 3 times at odds of 1/2 or bigger before you can withdraw.

So if you deposit R100, you must bet R600 in total (R100 deposit x 3 + R100 bonus x 3) at qualifying odds to meet the wagering requirements.

Read more about the Sunbet R1000 First Deposit Bonus.

More Sunbet Promotions

Sunbet has loads of great sports promotions for punters to take advantage of. From half-point money back offers for rugby, to multiple specials on soccer and tennis, Sunbet has something for all sports lovers!

The offers below are subject to change, so be sure to check the Sunbet Promotions page or Betting Guide for updates.

Soccer Accumulator Special: Take a soccer multiple of 10 teams or more and if one leg lets you down then your full stake is refunded.

Tennis Accumulator Special: Take a tennis multiple of 5 games or more and if one leg lets you down then half your stake is refunded.

Cricket 'Almost There' Promotion: Take a bet on Total Runs Over/Under for the first 15 Overs on any team and if your selection loses by 0.5 runs then half of your stake is refunded.

Rugby Union Multiple Special: Take a rugby union multiple of 5 teams or more and if one leg lets you down then half your stake is refunded.

Horse Racing 'First Past the Post' Promotion: If your horse finishes 1st but is demoted to 2nd as a result of an objection, your horse will be paid out as a winning bet.

You can find all the above promotions at Sunbet plus loads more offers on: 

➡ Basketball
➡ Darts
➡ Golf
➡ Table Tennis

Betting Odds and Markets

Sunbet has an extensive sports offering that is comparable to the likes of Hollywoodbets and Sportingbet. You'll find betting markets on everything from South African favourites like Soccer and Cricket to American sports like UFC, Basketball and Baseball.

On selected sports like Tennis and Rugby, you can adjust the Handicaps or Totals for the match in half-point increments to get odds on almost any bet you like.

The Live Sports Betting platform at Sunbet is also very solid and you'll find in-play markets available for most matches already underway. Placing a bet is straightforward and the interface helps you see when the odds are moving with our against you.

Special in-play markets at Sunbet called Action Bets let you bet on decisive moments like the next point or method of scoring, which brings even more excitement to live sports betting!

Sunbet Cash Out

Sunbet were one of the first bookmakers in South Africa to offer Cash Out on selected sports and markets. This feature allows you to settle your bets early, whether they are winning or losing. Choose to Cash Out either while your bet is live in-play, or—for a multibet—after some legs have already won.

Great news for punters is that Sunbet has removed the commission they take on bets you Cash Out where the odds haven't changed, allowing you to cancel a bet with no penalty.

Sunbet BetGames

Sunbet has 10 BetGames available to play which range from old favourites like Wheel and Dice Duel to more unusual games that are also really fun like War of Bets and Speedy 7.

If lottery-style games are what you're after, Lucky 5, Lucky 6 and Lucky 7 combine fixed-odds betting with a lottery draw. While casino fans might find the live-dealer casino games like 6+ Poker and Baccarat more appealing.

Sunbet Live Games

Sunbet has a decent selection of Live Games by Evolution and Ezugi which includes Blackjack, Roulette, Game Shows and more! Read here about other Live Games available on Sunbet.

Sunbet Lucky Numbers

You can now bet on Lucky Numbers at Sunbet and stand the chance to win big. The betting process is quick and seamless on desktop and mobile. Whether you like to play locally or play popular international draws like the UK 49's, Greece Powerball or US Mega Millions, Sunbet has them all!

Play your favourite lotteries with or without the bonus ball plus bet on markets like Draw Sum Over/Under and much more. You can also find all the latest Lottery Results by clicking the Results tab on the Sunbet Lucky Numbers page.

Sunbet Deposits and Withdrawals

Sunbet offers all the popular deposit methods, including OTT Voucher and 1Voucher. The minimum amount is R50. While we are happy with the payment methods available, the minimum deposit amount is something we'd like to see reduced so more punters can play with Sunbet. 

Read our Sunbet Deposit and Withdrawal Guide for more information.

💰 Visa (credit/debit)

💰 Mastercard (credit/debit)

💰 Standard EFT

💰 Instant EFT

💰 OTT Voucher

💰 1Voucher

Sunbet FICA

Once your FICA documents have been processed and approved, EFT withdrawals from your Sunbet account take 1-2 working days. Here's how to FICA your Sunbet account.

Sunbet MVG Points Programme

Every Sunbet customer is entered into their MVG Points programme where they earn points with every bet. Casino points are redeemable across all Sun International properties to play slots and tables, while leisure points can be used for accommodation, meals and entertainment.

Sunbet Customer Support

The easiest way to get hold of Sunbet with any queries is through the live chat facility, where agents are available between 07h30 and 22h00 daily. Start a new chat by clicking on the speech bubble located on the right-hand side of the Sunbet homepage. 

You can also reach Sunbet via telephone or email using the details below:

Tel: 0861 786 238
Email: support@sunbet.co.za

How We Rate Sunbet

Considering how successful Sun International has been over the years with its land-based casinos, it's no surprise that Sunbet is one of South Africa's premium bookmakers.

It's been a slow process but they've invested a lot of that time and experience into creating a good user experience for both first-time and veteran punters.

Some might find the layout and design of Sunbet a little bit vanilla, but we admire its simplicity which lets the product speak for itself. That said, the obvious lack of Evolution or Ezugi Live Games is something they will undoubtedly need to address to stay competitive.

💗 Excellent sportsbook with over 30 disciplines

💗 Best odds for soccer, tennis and golf

💗 Markets like Asian and Alternative Handicaps

💗 Betting available on politics and entertainment

💗 MVG Points Programme that rewards punters

💗 BetGames and Lucky Numbers betting available

❌ No Virtual Sports

❌ No Evolution or Ezugi Live Games

❌ R50 minimum deposit

Open a Sunbet account today and get your first deposit matched up to R1 000!

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