#8
Betway
International bookmaker interface with strong SA reader interest
18+ only. Tracked partner link via SuperPartners Africa (Betway Partner P118275, hybrid CPA + Rev Share).
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Tracked partner bookmakers
The six SA-licensed bookmakers we hold an active tracked-partner relationship with. Each card opens our affiliate route alongside the review page.
#1
10bet
Comparison pages against bigger SA-facing bookmakers
18+ only. Opens 10bet South Africa via our affiliate link. Confirm licence evidence and terms before any account action.
#2
ZAR Bets
Readers comparing a current-evidence Western Cape licensed bookmaker against larger SA operators
18+ only. Opens the ZAR Bets welcome offer via our affiliate route to the licensed Apollo Gaming bookmaker brand. Confirm current welcome-offer wording and product scope on the operator site before any account action.
#3
Playabets
SA players who want a multi-vertical bookmaker (sports + horse racing + casino) with a published MER licence PDF on the operator site
18+ only. Opens the Playabets Casino landing via our tracked partner route. 100% First Deposit up to R3,000 + 50 Free Spins. Confirm wagering and product scope on the cashier before depositing.
#4
ApexBets
SA players who want a recently licensed WCGRB bookmaker brand with a fresh provincial licence
18+ only. Opens ApexBets via our tracked partner route to the Casino landing. Letsbet (Pty) Ltd is the licensed bookmaker entity. Verify welcome-offer wording on the cashier before depositing.
#5
TopBet
SA players who want a celebrity-endorsed bookmaker brand (Itu Khune 32) with WCGRB licence and Aviator pinned in the top navigation
18+ only. Opens TopBet via our tracked partner route to the Casino landing (Topbetcasino campaign). Hatsy (Pty) Ltd is the licensed bookmaker entity. Verify the live welcome offer on the cashier before depositing.
| Operator | Best fit | License evidence | Payments to verify | Evidence status | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 Betway | International bookmaker interface with strong SA reader interest | Current official licence evidence captured | Card, Instant EFT / Ozow-style bank payment where listed | Current proof captured | Open review |
| #1 10bet | Comparison pages against bigger SA-facing bookmakers | Current official licence evidence captured | Card, EFT / bank transfer where listed | Current proof captured | Open review |
| #2 ZAR Bets | Readers comparing a current-evidence Western Cape licensed bookmaker against larger SA operators | Current official licence evidence captured | Card, EFT or bank-transfer options as listed in the cashier | Current proof captured | Open review |
| #3 Playabets | SA players who want a multi-vertical bookmaker (sports + horse racing + casino) with a published MER licence PDF on the operator site | Current official licence evidence captured | Card, Instant EFT or bank transfer as listed in the cashier | Current proof captured | Open review |
| #4 ApexBets | SA players who want a recently licensed WCGRB bookmaker brand with a fresh provincial licence | Current official licence evidence captured | Card, Instant EFT | Current proof captured | Open review |
| #5 TopBet | SA players who want a celebrity-endorsed bookmaker brand (Itu Khune 32) with WCGRB licence and Aviator pinned in the top navigation | Current official licence evidence captured | Card, Instant EFT | Current proof captured | Open review |
| #6 Betbus | SA players who want a MER-licensed bookmaker brand with a multi-market operator backbone and a clean affiliate tracking path | Current official licence evidence captured | Card, Instant EFT | Current proof captured | Open review |
| #7 Hollywoodbets | Broad SA sports coverage and local brand familiarity | Current official licence evidence captured | Card, Instant EFT / bank transfer | Current proof captured | Open review |
| #9 Sunbet | Users who want a large local entertainment group behind the betting brand | Partial official licence evidence captured; current proof pending | Card, Instant EFT / online banking where listed | Current proof pending | Open review |
| #10 Easybet | Mobile-first bookmaker comparison with current Eastern Cape licence evidence | Current official licence evidence captured | Card, Instant EFT / bank payment where listed | Current proof captured | Open review |
| #11 BetXChange | Sports and horse racing users who compare established SA bookmakers | Partial official licence evidence captured; current proof pending | Card, EFT / online banking where listed | Current proof pending | Open review |
| #12 World Sports Betting | Users comparing established SA sports and racing bookmakers | Partial official licence evidence captured; current proof pending | Card, EFT / bank transfer where listed | Current proof pending | Open review |
| #13 Supabets | Established SA brand with current Mpumalanga licence evidence | Current official licence evidence captured | Card, EFT / bank transfer where listed | Current proof captured | Open review |
Tracked partner reviews
Bookmakers we earn from
Licensed Bets earns affiliate commission from the operators below; commission funds the editorial verification work. Licence checks, payment notes, and caution flags are not sold placements.
Betway
Betway South Africa publishes two operating entities in its official footer. Checked 2026-05-02, Eastern Dawn Sports (Pty) Ltd was listed with Mpumalanga Economic Regulator Bookmaker License No. 9-2-1-09658, and Raging River Trading (Pty) Ltd was listed with Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Bookmaker License No. 10181496-012, first issued 1 December 2016.
- Current official licence evidence captured
- Active tracked partner via SuperPartners Africa (Partner BPA118275, hybrid CPA + Rev Share)
10bet
10bet South Africa links directly to a Mpumalanga Economic Regulator bookmaker licence certificate. Checked 2026-05-02, the certificate was issued to Edcobrite (Pty) Ltd, registration number 2022/247292/07, under the 10BET name with approved URL www.10Bet.co.za, issue date 2025-10-01, annual renewal date 30 September, and validation code 9673159509.
- Current official licence evidence captured
- Official affiliate programme active
ZAR Bets
ZAR Bets (consumer-site brand ZARbet) is operated by Apollo Gaming (Pty) Ltd, registration number 2024/307627/07. Checked 2026-05-16, the official Zarbet footer states Apollo Gaming is licensed and regulated by the Western Cape Gambling & Racing Board under Bookmaker Licence Number 10010581-031, first issued on 28 March 2024. Registered address is Office 203, Spaces V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001.
- Current official licence evidence captured
- Official affiliate programme active
Playabets
Playabets is operated by Playabets (Pty) Ltd under MER bookmaker licence 9-2-1-09689. Checked 2026-05-18, the official Playabets footer published a licence PDF at playabets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/playbets_license.pdf. Affiliate programme runs on the RavenTrack platform with three campaign variants (Sports / Horse / Casino).
- Current official licence evidence captured
- Tracked partner programme verified
ApexBets
ApexBets is operated by Letsbet (Pty) Ltd under Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Bookmaker Licence 10194002-002, issued 26 November 2025. The licence is recent; the brand is establishing its long-term track record but the regulator record is verifiable.
- Current official licence evidence captured
- Tracked partner programme verified
TopBet
TopBet is operated by Hatsy (Pty) Ltd under a Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board bookmaker licence (regulator record number pending direct WCGRB lookup). Footer evidence captured 2026-05-18 plus Aviator pinned in the main navigation alongside Sports, Lucky Numbers, Casino Lobby, Live Games, Horse Racing, and Betgames.
- Current official licence evidence captured
- Tracked partner programme verified
Betbus
Betbus is operated by AI Sports (Pty) Ltd, registration number 2022/639216/07, under a Mpumalanga Economic Regulator bookmaker licence (full reference pending direct MER lookup). The SA-English affiliate creatives confirm casino-game, sports, and live-streaming product scope.
- Current official licence evidence captured
- Tracked partner programme verified
Reference only
Bookmakers covered for licence verification (no commercial relationship)
The brands below are reviewed for licence-verification context. Licensed Bets does not hold a tracked-partner relationship with any of them, so outbound links are reference only and do not generate commission.
Hollywoodbets
Hollywoodbets publishes multiple provincial bookmaker licence lines on its official site. Checked 2026-05-02, the footer listed Western Cape 10000107-029, Gauteng BRA-024, Mpumalanga 9-2-1-00051, Limpopo Book 007-LGB, and KwaZulu-Natal BOM0092 / ETHEK 43, with product scope split across provincial authorities.
- Current official licence evidence captured
- Reference only — no commercial relationship in place
Reference only. No commercial relationship with Hollywoodbets.
Sunbet
Sunbet should stay in the comparison set, but not as a fully verified pick. On 2026-05-02, direct review of the live Sunbet site was blocked; an official Western Cape bookmaker licence PDF for Sunbet (Pty) Ltd was located but it expired on 31 March 2025, and WCGRB public bookmaker lists also show Sunbet (Pty) Ltd. Current licence proof must be captured before any strong recommendation.
- Partial official licence evidence captured; current proof pending
- Reference only — no commercial relationship in place
Reference only. No commercial relationship with Sunbet.
Easybet
Easybet publishes Eastern Cape bookmaker licence evidence for Easybet Group EC (Pty) Ltd. Checked 2026-05-03, the official licence certificate listed Licence No. ECBM 029, issued by the Eastern Cape Gambling Board, with the licence period stated as 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030.
- Current official licence evidence captured
- Reference only — no commercial relationship in place
Reference only. No commercial relationship with Easybet.
Supabets
Supabets publishes current Mpumalanga Economic Regulator bookmaker evidence. Checked 2026-05-03, the official Supabets footer linked a 2025 bookmaker licence for Portapa 2 (Pty) Ltd t/a SUPABETS-MPUMALANGA, Licence Reference Number 9-2-1-00055, with validation code 67178358 and annual renewal date 30 September.
- Current official licence evidence captured
- Reference only — no commercial relationship in place
Reference only. No commercial relationship with Supabets.
Casino product reviews
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Bookmaker-licence verification is one product scope. Casino-style games are licensed and supervised separately in South Africa, so a clean sportsbook licence does not automatically clear an operator's casino product. The companion publication First Deposit tracks first-deposit bonus terms, RTP signals, payment routes for casino-style play, and the product-scope cautions that sit alongside the bookmaker-licence record on this site.
First Deposit is operated by the same editorial team as Licensed Bets and discloses commercial relationships under the same editorial standards. The two publications keep bookmaker-licence and casino-bonus evidence in separate places so each evidence type can be re-checked on its own.