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World Sports Betting Review for South African Players

Gauteng, Western Cape and Mpumalanga, no. RAN004 (Gauteng) App 4.9 /5

World Sports Betting is a South African bookmaker licensed in Gauteng, Western Cape and Mpumalanga. World Sports Betting holds licences in three provinces and is one of the longer-established South African bookmakers, with a sportsbook that goes deeper on local racing than most of its competitors.

4.9/5. Computed from what we could verify about World Sports Betting, not from our own play.

At a glance
Welcome bonus100 free spins on sign-up, no deposit, then a first deposit match up to R20,000
LicenceGauteng, Western Cape and Mpumalanga RAN004 (Gauteng)
Rating4.9/5
Mobile appYes
PaymentsOzow, Capitec Pay, Instant EFT, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, OTT Voucher, 1Voucher, Blu Voucher, Neteller, Skrill, Bank transfer
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What sets World Sports Betting apart ⚽

  • Licensed in 3 provinces. Only 8 of the 28 brands we cover hold more than one provincial licence.
  • Lists American Express, which among the brands we cover only Luckyfish and Tic Tac Bets also offer.
  • Lists Neteller, which among the brands we cover only SilverSands also offers.
  • Lists Skrill, which among the brands we cover only SilverSands and Yebo Casino also offer.
  • A confirmed app: 17 of the 28 brands we cover have one we could find.

What World Sports Betting looks like on a phone ⚽

World Sports Betting: The casino tab in the app: WSB-exclusive games, new releases and promotions,...
The casino tab in the app: WSB-exclusive games, new releases and promotions, with racing and numbers betting one tab away.

Screenshots: the official World Sports Betting app page on the App Store (publisher: World Sports Betting Holdings (Pty) Ltd).

World Sports Betting licence ⚽

World Sports Betting is licensed in Gauteng, Western Cape and Mpumalanga, licence RAN004 (Gauteng).

You can check that number with the board that issued it, and a dispute about a payout goes to the same board.

How gambling is licensed in South Africa

Paying in and out at World Sports Betting 💳

First withdrawal? Get FICA done first, and see why payouts get held.

Sports betting at World Sports Betting ⚽

Horse racingYes: 'first to market on all carded horse racing meetings', ante-post and race-time odds and 'the largest win and place limits on offer', in WSB's own words

A Tele-Bet and support centre open 24 hours a day, every day, to place a bet by phone (its App Store listing).

Every line above is World Sports Betting's own statement about its sportsbook, read on its site or its App Store listing and kept in its own terms.

Games you can play at World Sports Betting ⚽

Pros, cons and verdict ⚖️

Pros
  • South African licence in 3 provinces
  • Card-free deposits by Ozow, Capitec Pay and Instant EFT
  • Cash deposits with OTT Voucher, 1Voucher and Blu Voucher
  • Confirmed app
Cons
  • No World Sports Betting payout timed by us yet

Best for Capitec customers, paying in cash with vouchers, playing several of the games we cover in one place.

World Sports Betting scores 4.9 out of 5. On facts it is 4.5, built from a South African licence with a published number (3.5), four or more payment methods (0.5), a confirmed app (0.25) and a documented welcome offer (0.25). How the score works

World Sports Betting FAQ ⚽

Is World Sports Betting licensed in South Africa?

Yes, licence RAN004 (Gauteng).

Which payment methods does World Sports Betting accept?

Ozow, Capitec Pay, Instant EFT, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, OTT Voucher, 1Voucher, Blu Voucher, Neteller, Skrill and Bank transfer.

Can I pay with Capitec Pay at World Sports Betting?

Yes, World Sports Betting lists Capitec Pay.

Does World Sports Betting have an app?

Yes, World Sports Betting has an app we could confirm.

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