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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.

Is sports betting legal in South Africa?
Is sports betting in South Africa legal? Yes, sports betting in South Africa is indeed legal. There are however a few additional aspects to explore or understand on this subject. Let us look at a few of these, as the...
7 September 2020 | ,
Is online lotto legal in SA?
Lotto or lottery as a concept is entirely legal in South Africa, but this raises another question. Is online lotto legal in the country? The answer however depends on the context in which the lottery is offered....
7 September 2020 | ,
Gambling complaint and dispute resolution
Make a complaint against a bookmaker Unfortunately, the online betting process does not always go as smooth as it could. If you find yourself in a situation of a dispute with a bookmaker, you may wish to submit a complaint...
6 September 2020 |
FICA requirements explained
The Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 38 of 2001 (FICA), was written into law on 1 July 2003. Specifically the purpose of this act is to prevent financial crime, incuding terrorist financing, money laundering , tax evasion...
6 September 2020 |
SA High Court case - Sportingbet player winnings dispute
Dispute of maximum payable amount South African betting punter, Mr. D. Ward, opened a betting account with SA licensed online sportsbook, Sportingbet, in March 2014. Mr. Ward, a regular Sportingbet customer, placed several...
6 September 2020 | ,
introduction to esports
In 2019, global sportswear giant adidas signed an endorsement deal with professional video gamer Ninja. The fact that gamers are now getting the attention of mainstream sports brands is a big deal. This alone shows how far...
5 September 2020 |
The remarkable rise of Esports
Esports, or electronic sports, has become bigger than ever and continues to rise in popularity. Audience numbers and industry revenues have ballooned since just last year alone, in part because of the COVID-19 lockdowns....
5 September 2020 |
Betway football club sponsorships
Global online sports betting giant Betway holds licences in various countries internationally, including South Africa. The online bookmakers also sponsors several football teams around the globe, with football sponsorships...
4 September 2020 | ,

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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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