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Welcome to the news section of Bet & Win! Here you will find the latest news and information about online sports betting, lotto, slots and games from South Africa and all around the world. Sports betting and lotto news from South Africa and around the world

Welcome to the news section of Bet & Win!

We are passionate about sport, lotto and games we enjoy sharing our views and opinions. We aim to provide our visitors with an unbiased view on the latest sports betting, lotto and games news as well as mayor events in the world of South African sport. Moreover we give you constant updates on what is happening across the best betting sites.

Register at Gbets
There are quite a few players that do not yet have an account with Gbets or any other online bookmaker for various reasons. Therefore, this article can guide you on how to register a Gbets account online and on mobile and...
4 January 2021 | ,
Jika Virtual Sports
You might have seen the virtual games by Jika Sports across many major SA sports betting sites. Since being launched officially in June 2020 the games by Jika Sports have seen increased popularity due to the punters’...
31 December 2020 | , ,
Ten facts about rugby
Rugby to South Africans brings hope, passion and encouragement, it creates a spirit of community and brings a nation together. We as South Africans are extremely passionate about rugby. It has been so heart-warming seeing...
31 December 2020 | ,
Test cricket - South Africa vs. Sri Lanka
The 1st Betway Test Match was played between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Centurion’s SuperSport Park between 26th – 30th December 2020. As with all other sporting events during 2020 the match was played behind...
30 December 2020 | , ,
betting 2023
The COVID pandemic has interrupted our lives in many ways and brought the sports industry for a few months to a standstill. As this surreal year draws to an end we wanted to do a quick recap of the various changes we have...
30 December 2020 | ,
Horse racing betting in 2021
Horse racing has always been very popular with South African punters. Billions of rands were bet on horse races in a usual year. But 2020 has seen some drastic changes and it has been a tricky year for the horse racing...
23 December 2020 | ,
Online Keno Game
Let us give you some history on where Keno originated from before we plunge into what Keno actually is. The word Keno has Latin and French roots and it is guesstimated that the game originated in China. Subsequently an...
19 December 2020 | , ,
Online sports betting beginners guide
The Bet& Win team has put together a complete beginner’s guide on how to start betting online so you can make the best sportsbook decision for yourself. Step 1: Do your sportsbets research There is no one size fits all...
14 December 2020 |

Are you new to the world of sports betting or playing lotto online? You have come to the right place. Bet and Win have reviewed the top online betting and lotto operators. Our aim is to assist you in deciding where to place your first or next bet. Our reviews focus on more than just the best odds. We cover additional topics such as new and existing player offers, terms and conditions, available betting markets and payment methods in detail.

More than just sports betting and lotto news

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News 1: The emergence of live games and lucky number betting games

If you are a regular online bettor, you would have noticed more and more South African betting sites adding live games. What are live games you may ask. Game providers such as Evolution, BetGames, Jika Sports, Global Bet and Ezugi are some of the more popular names.

You can now place bets online on virtual horse racing, motor racing or greyhound races. If you are a fan of Texas Hold’Em poker, why not try your luck on Bet on Poker or 6+Poker by BetGames.

Ezugi, a subsidiary of Evolution Gaming. recently entered the South African market with their live dealer games specifically developed for its Indian customers. This includes the popular Andar Bahar card game as well as poker variations Bet on Teen Patti and Teen Patti.

There is currently no bigger name in the online gaming marketing for live dealer content than Evolution. Evolution live dealer content is rated as one of the best in the world and South African punters can now legally play some of these games.

Apart from standard roulette and blackjack titles, they are well known for their Game Show games. If you enjoy Dice, Wheel of Fortune or Spin and Win type games, look no further. Titles such as Dream Catcher have been exciting players for years. The recently added Crazy Time game is probably one our favourite live dealer games and definitely one to try.

Be sure to read our honest reviews of all live dealer and lucky number style games. We also add recommendations of licensed operators you can play the games with. Moreover our betting news always include updates about this area.

News 2: Finally… slots have arrived

Having slots on licensed betting sites is big news. Currently slot games by Habanero, Yggdrasil, NetEnt, Red Tiger as well as Pragmatic Play are available. Some bookmaker have already added them to their portfolio and our news articles give you all there is to know so you can enjoy betting on them. For many slots including Hot Hot Fruit, Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest or Gates of Olympus amongst others we provide you detailed reviews as well as demo functionality.

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