Sunbet Review [2025]

Sunbet is a South African online sports betting site that offers a wide range of complimentary gaming services. The brand’s sportsbook is its primary feature, but its casino and supplementary betting services attract many bettors.

It’s not every day that I come across a site that provides as many betting services as Sunbet. I believe they have a lot to offer therefore I wrote this Sunbet review. In it, I will explain everything you need to know about Sunbet.

Pros and Cons

Who Is Sunbet Best Suited For?

Sunbet co za is suitable for players who like to bet on sports like soccer, rugby, and cricket. The site is equally suitable for anyone who likes casino games, horse racing, virtual sports, and scratch cards.

However, I do not think Sunbet is suitable for punters looking for lots of betting features. For example, the limited payment options may be viewed as a setback. The fast payment processing time is a plus, though.

Sunbet Sports Betting Coverage

The Sunbet sports betting, by anyone’s estimation, is excellent. You can find a superb selection of events to bet on via the Sports Bets section. On top of that, there are popular leagues like the IPL, UEFA, and Premier League. Speaking of sports, Sunbet offers the following:

• American Football
• Aussie Rules
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Boxing
• Cricket
• Cycling
• Darts
• eSports
• Football
• Formula 1
• Gaelic Football
• Gaelic Hurling
• Golf
• Handball
• Horse Racing
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• MMA
• Motor Sports
• Politics
• Rugby
• Snooker
• Softball
• Specials
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Trotting
• TV Shows and Movies
• Volleyball
• Winter Sports

In addition to the bookie’s sports offering, punters can bet on politics and TV & Novelty options. I have thoroughly analyzed these options, and in my opinion, they are on par with what other SA bookies offer. The same applies to the bookie’s odds, margins, and markets, which you will learn more about below.

Soccer

Soccer is Sunbet’s primary source of traffic, and with the extensive coverage they offer, it’s easy to understand why. Along with a vast selection of pre-match and live soccer betting options, Sunbet provides coverage for international favorites like the Premier League, SA Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Europa League, and others.

All of these offer hundreds of markets, including favorites like Full Time, Total Goals, Double Chance, and Both Teams to Score. Equally important and a justification for the bookie’s popularity are the odds. They are competitive and in sync with similarly populated sportsbooks.

Rugby

With leagues like the United Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup 2027, Sunbet’s coverage of rugby events is substantial. That coverage also includes the Lions Tour and the Super Rugby Pacific League, all of which provide bettors with various markets they can bet on.

Similarly, the rugby section affords bettors the luxury of betting on pre-match and in-play events. The odds are compelling and competitive, and the bookie offers the option to view odds in decimal, fractional, or American odds formats.

Tennis

Tennis is another sport that Sunbet users will find equally represented. The coverage extends to popular events like the Women’s Tennis Association, the International Tennis Federation for men and women, the ATP, and the UTR Pro Series.

In terms of odds, the competitiveness is evident from the get-go. In terms of markets, they typically include 50+ selections such as match odds, total games, action bets, set bets, point bets, and handicaps.

Horse Racing

South Africans have a love affair with horse racing, so it’s unsurprising to see the bookie’s coverage is on par with other bookies. As such, bettors interested in betting on horses will find America, UK & Ireland, and other international horse racing events.

Similarly, bettors will find the usual markets offered, with To Win Each Way being the most popular, followed by Exacta, Trifecta, Quartet, and Swinger. Overall, the odds are competitive, and users can access the latest results via the Sunbet Racing section.

Betting Markets, Odds, and Margins

More often than not, most Sunbet reviews overlook or fail to mention, that Sunbet’s markets, odds, and margins are pretty good. Naturally, the depth of market coverage for each sport depends on the sport in question. However, the options for most sports are relative, as they correspond with the markets in question.

As for the odds and margins, Sunbet is similar to other bookies. In relation to odds, as a punter, I found them to be better than some and not as good as others. As for the margins, they are pretty standard, meaning they are on par with other bookies.

Sunbet Live Betting

You will find an up-to-date listing of live betting opportunities in the Live Right Now section. In this section, users will find a selection of sports, like tennis, cricket, basketball, and soccer.

The use of a side and top navigational menu makes choosing an event easy. While the site does not offer live streaming, bettors can view up-to-the-minute score updates. Likewise, the live betting section provides statistics and other useless information.

Moreover, placing a bet on your desktop or mobile device in the live betting section is easy. I opted to bet via my mobile device and found it was similar to placing a bet via my desktop. Plus, it was easy for me to get odds updates to stay on top of my bets.

Top Betting Features

One way that Sunbet provides a superior betting experience is via its betting features. If you are a regular sports bettor, the following betting features will likely be suitable for your betting style:

• Bet Builder – This feature allows bettors to combine two or more outcomes from one or more games into a single bet. With each leg added, the combined odds and potential outcomes increase.
• Cash Out – The cash out feature allows you to redeem a bet before the outcome of an event. The settlement amount is proportional to the odds and current game conditions.

Compared to other bookies in South Africa, Sunbet falls short regarding betting features’ availability as they do not include options like Edit a Bet or live streaming. However, that is quite common amongst bookies of today.

How to Place a Bet at Sunbet?

When ready to place a bet at Sunbet, you should:

1. Log in to your Sunbet account.
2. Add funds to your account.
3. Use the sports search feature to locate a sporting event to bet on.
4. Select one or more markets to add to your betslip.
5. Enter the amount you’d like to stake.
6. Click the “Place Bet” button.

When I placed a bet, I was pleased with the simplicity of the process. It was easy to find a betting market and just as easy to use the betting features I mentioned above.

Sunbet Compared to Other Bookmakers

Considering the betting options, bonuses, and overall intuitiveness of Sunbet, I opted to compare it to other sports betting sites like Yesplay, Easybet, and Supabets.

As I expected, there were multiple similarities between Sunbet, Yesplay, Easybet, and Supabets. Each is equipped with a sportsbook and a casino. They each offer a nearly identical selection of options, although Supabets provides a more refined layout. Overall, the odds are comparable among the three, and their betting features are similar.

Sunbet Casino – Top Games and Features

As I’ve mentioned, sports betting isn’t the only option bettors can enjoy; the Sunbet online casino is another. The value of this is substantial as it delivers an unparalleled experience.

With thousands of games on tap, it’s almost impossible to play them all. At the moment, they include categories like:

• Slots
• Table Games
• Scratch Cards
• Lucky Numbers
• Bet Games
• Drops & Wins
• Bonus Buy Games

One of the reasons for the casino’s extensive inventory of games is its partnership with respected game providers like Habanero, Pragmatic Play, Red Tiger, and NetEnt. In addition to those mentioned, there are 110+ live dealer games like blackjack, roulette, baccarat, hold’em poker, and craps. Of course, there are also multiple game variants on tap.

As for a dedicated casino bonus, one is not offered; the Sunbet welcome bonus is for sports wagering only. However, existing users will come across dedicated casino promos. Signing up for the newsletter is the best option if casino promos are your thing.

Mobile Gambling Options – Is There a Sunbet App?

Sunbet can be accessed via the site’s Android betting app or its mobile site. With the app and mobile site, users can place bets, contact support, deposit, and withdraw at their discretion. However, anyone wishing to download the Android app to their device must navigate to the Sunbet app page, as it is unavailable on Google Play.

Unfortunately, the same is not offered to iOS users, but the mobile site is the perfect alternative. It offers an equal number of options, and, expectantly, it is optimized for iOS devices.

At first, I was slightly disappointed by the lack of an iOS app. But after playing on the mobile site, those feelings evaporated. There were no performance issues, and the intuitive nature of the mobile site surpassed my expectations.

Registration Process and Account Verification

Registration and account verification are an important part of the process at Sunbet. To place bets on the site, you will need to have an account. Likewise, in order to deposit and withdraw funds, you’ll need to fulfill the account verification requirements.

To register an account, users must:

1. Navigate to the official Sunbet website.
2. Click the signup button on Sunbet’s homepage.
3. Enter your SA Passport or ID number.
4. Enter your age and other details like your name, mobile number, and email address.
5. Create your Sunbet login details (Username and password).
6. Claim a welcome bonus and identify your source of income.
7. Lastly, click sign up a second time to submit your registration details.

After submitting your registration details, Sunbet requires all persons to proceed with the FICA verification process. This requires punters to upload the following documents:

1. Your SA passport or SA ID
2. Proof of address
3. A selfie

Once your details are submitted and approved by the bookmaker, the registration and account verification process will be completed. You will then be free to deposit, withdraw, and place bets at your discretion.

Sunbet Bonuses and Promotions

Sunbet online provides new and existing players a variety of bonuses and promotions they can claim. The first is a welcome bonus for sports, and the others, which include soccer, rugby, cricket, golf, tennis, and horse racing promos, are for existing players. A summary of which can be found below.

Sunbet Deposit Match Bonus

Sunbet’s newest players can get a 100% up to R1000 deposit match bonus. Geared towards sports bettors, this offer is available exclusively to those who make their first deposit.

The terms of this offer are as follows:

• Deposit Match Bonus – 100% up to R1000
• Bonus Code – N/A
• Minimum Deposit – R50
• Wagering Requirements – 5x
• Minimum Odds Requirement: 5/10 (1.5) or greater

Overall, the first deposit match bonus was comparable to others I have seen. The minimum deposit requirement is reasonable, as is the minimum odds requirement. Likewise, the wagering requirements were less than I anticipated.

Other Sunbet Bonuses

As I mentioned already, Sunbet offers its existing players a variety of other bonuses they can get. As you will see below, the majority of these offers and the ones we chose to highlight are sports-themed.

90th Minute Loss

The 90th minute promotion is a soccer lover’s dream. If your team loses a match after the opposing team scores a goal after 90 minutes, Sunbet will refund your bet up to R50. The terms of this offer state that eligibility is limited to pre-match outright winner bets at odds of 7/10 (1.70) or more are eligible for this offer.

In addition, a minimum stake of R50 is required, and the maximum refund for this offer, which is credited as a free bet, is R500. To claim, punters must support within five days of the last leg’s completion. All qualifying claims will be credited to player accounts within 24 hours of receipt.

Denied by the Horn? – Claim up to R500 Free Bet

Ruby bettors can earn a free bet when they stake an R50 bet on a pre-match rugby outright winner. If their bet falls short at the last second, Sunbet will credit their account with a free bet of up to R500.

This offer can be claimed once every seven days. Similar to the 90th Minute promo, bettors must email support within five calendar days of the outcome of their bets to claim this offer. Free bets will be credited within 24 hours of receipt.

Money Back if Your Ticket Loses on the Last Leg

The Money Back, if your Ticket loses on the last leg, is the perfect horse racing promo. To take part in this offer, bettors need to place fixed win multi bets with odds of 4/1 (4.00) or less on all selections from local horse racing meetings. Should a rider be unseated, the horse fall, unseat a rider, or be brought down. Sunbet will award them a 100% cash bet plus a free bet with a total value of up to R10,000.

The minimum requirements for this offer stipulate that each bet must contain at least five legs and that only bets with total odds of 10/1 or more are eligible. Similarly, bettors have five days to email support to claim this offer.

Payment Options – Deposits and Withdrawals

Sunbet has a selection of deposit and withdrawal methods from which players can choose. All payment options at Sunbet, such as Visa, Mastercard, OTT, and Standard Bank EFT, are safe and offer affordable deposit minimums. In addition, transactions are processed in real time via a secure payment processing facility.

I chose Standard Bank EFT to upload funds to my account. It was fast and efficient and offered an added layer of protection. Moreover, it allows me to limit the amount I deposit. I use it exclusively for online shops and betting establishments.

• Deposit Methods
• Withdrawal Methods

Payment Method	Deposit Minimum	Deposit Maximum	Time for Deposit
Visa	R50	Not specified	Instant
MasterCard	R50	Not specified	Instant
Online Bank Transfer	R50	Not specified	Instant
OTT Vouchers	R50	Not specified	Instant
1VOUCHER	R50	Not specified	Instant
Ozow	R50	Not specified	Instant
Blu Voucher	R50	Not specified	Instant
Instant EFT	R50	Not specified	Instant
EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer)	R50	Not specified	Instant
Kazang	-	-	-
E-Vouchers	R50	Not specified	Instant

Payment Method	Withdrawal Minimum	Withdrawal Maximum	Time for Withdrawal
Visa	-	-	-
MasterCard	-	-	-
Online Bank Transfer	R50	R3000 (daily)	2-5 days
OTT Vouchers	-	-	-
1VOUCHER	-	-	-
Ozow	-	-	-
Blu Voucher	-	-	-
Instant EFT	R50	R3000 (daily)	Instant
EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer)	-	-	-
Kazang	R50	R3000 (daily)	Instant
E-Vouchers	R50	R3000 (daily)	Instant

How Helpful is Sunbet Customer Support?

Based on my experience, Sunbet has helpful customer support. I took the opportunity to speak with support via live chat, and response times were acceptable. The same applies to email responses, but if I am being honest, live chat is your best option.

If you need to talk to a Sunbet support agent, they can be reached at:

• Email: support@sunbet.co.za
• Call Centre: +27 861 786 238
• Live Chat: 24/7
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunBetSA/
• Twitter: https://x.com/SunbetSA

Security and Licensing

Like most betting establishments, Sunbet protects itself and its customers by employing various security measures. As one may anticipate, this includes using exception software that encrypts all communicative activities. Likewise, firewalls and other protocols are in place to prevent fraudulent activities.

As for licensing, Sunbet is licensed and regulated by the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (License # 9-2-1-09789) and the North West Gambling Board (License # SBET NW00001). As such, the operator is required to govern itself according to the T&Cs and regulatory requirements of its licensing authorities.

Sunbet Responsible Gambling Features

Unfortunately, Sunbet falls short of expectations regarding the bookie’s responsible gambling features. At the moment, these are limited to advice on how to avoid becoming an addicted gambler and the option to self-exclude if you are.

Personally, I’d like to see Sunbet add additional tools, such as time-outs, deposit limits, and time limits, as these can certainly help those struggling with addiction issues. It would also be beneficial if the company automated its self-exclusion process versus requesting self-exclusion in writing.

• Permanent Account Closure
• Self-Exclusion

User Experience and Feedback

After a thorough evaluation of Sunbet, I was curious and somewhat disappointed to see what others had to say about the brand. Out of 284 reviews on Hellopeter, 261 of them were negative, which is alarming, to say the least.

Many reviews were disappointed by the level of service they received. It seems many felt the assistance they received was unsatisfactory. Others complained about the company refusing to pay winnings, and others had bonus redemption issues.

On the bright side, I came across eleven positive reviews. One praised Sunbet for its slots, another gave the site kudos for its organizational capabilities, and another claimed it was the best betting site in South Africa.

However, player reviews are subjective, so you should take them in that context. I’ll keep checking for updates, but for the most part, my personal experience didn’t align with the comments I spoke of above.

History and Background of Sunbet

Sunbet South Africa was established in 2013 with a mandate to provide its customers with the same level of excellence that its parent company, Sun International, is known for. With a mission to deliver a secure and enjoyable betting experience, Sunbet adheres to the regulatory requirements of the licenses granted to it by the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator and North West Gambling Board.

As a bookie, the company has evolved, and currently, its repertoire of gaming options now includes casino betting, live casino betting, virtual sports, and horse racing. As stated on the company’s website, they have something for everyone.

Final Verdict and Rating – Why You Should Bet at Sunbet

Sunbet ZA is undoubtedly doing everything possible to provide South African bettors with an exceptional gambling experience. The sports book is packed with ample options, and whilst its betting features are minimal, they are sufficient to satisfy most players.

Similarly, the site’s complimentary services, like its casino and horse racing platform, are exactly what I expect from a reputable bookmaker. As such, I have opted to give Sunbet a 4.3/5 rating.

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