Sunbet review: from casino to bookmaker

Welcome Bonus

The Sunbet welcome bonus of a R1000 first deposit match may be the largest bonus of the local betting scene but it is one of the easiest welcome bonuses to claim. All you need to do is contact their customer support after you make your first deposit and the bonus funds are immediately loaded onto your bonus wallet. These are the terms and conditions of the bonus.

Additional Bonuses

Apart from the welcome bonus, we did mention that Sunbet has a unique promotion system, where there are specific bonuses for each sport. Here are some of these promotions.

One Leg Out Soccer

Sunbet now offers punters the opportunity to win part of their accumulator bet if their bet loses on the last leg. These are the details and rules of the promotion.

• The accumulator bet must have 10 selections or more to qualify for the promotion.
• This is simply how the promotion works. If the last leg loses, Sunbet will minus the last leg and pay you out your odds accordingly.
• Only pre-match soccer bets will qualify for this promotion.
• The promotion will be declared null and void if the Cash Out feature is used on the bet.
• In order to qualify for the bonus refund, the player must have staked R50 or more.
• The player will receive the bonus refund in the form of cash.
• The offer is only valid if all your losing selections are at odds of 7/10 (1.70) or higher.
• To claim this promotion, the player must e-mail support@sunbet.co.za within 5 days of the last leg of the selection losing
• It will take up to 24 hours for the player to receive the funds in their betting account.

Losing Leg Rugby Promo

If your rugby accumulator of 5 legs or more loses by a single leg, then Sunbet will refund half of your stake.

• The accumulator bet must have 5 selections or more to qualify for the promotion.
• Only pre-match rugby bets will qualify for this promotion.
• Your losing accumulator must consist of a minimum of 5 selections or more.
• This offer is only valid if all the legs within your accumulator are taken at odds of 5/10 (1.50) or greater.
• This promotion can only be used once in a 7-day period.
• In order to qualify for the bonus refund, the player must have staked R50 or more.
• The player will receive the bonus refund in the form of a free bet.
• R5000 is the maximum free bet claimable.
• If you make use of the Cash Out feature before the natural completion of all the legs within your accumulator then your bet will not be considered for this offer.
• To claim this promotion, the player must e-mail support@sunbet.co.za within 5 days of the last leg of the selection losing
• It will take up to 24 hours for the player to receive the free bet in their betting account.

Live Betting

Live betting or in play betting on sports was in its infancy when Sunbet started offering this feature on their site. They now have grown their live betting markets to arguably the largest on the local betting scene. There are hundreds if not thousands of different matches covered for live betting on the Sunbet site everyday. You can choose any of your favourite sports to bet on live in play. The best part of the Sunbet site is the speed which allows you to be on live matches without any buffering.

Soccer Betting

Sunbet like all the other leading betting sites have the best coverage reserved for soccer betting. Everyday there are a plethora of football markets for punters to bet on with matches from all parts of the world. Sunbet has some excellent soccer specific bonuses like the One Leg Out Promotion. The most in depth markets are reserved for the European leagues like the EPL, La Liga and the Serie A. Sunbet have not forgotten about the local soccer fan as they have extensive markets for the PSL and all the other domestic soccer competitions like the Nedbank Cup. You can be assured that the Sunbet soccer odds can rival any of the other online betting sites.

Rugby Betting

Sunbet have always had a close affinity with rugby in South Africa and are currently one of the main sponsors of the Sharks rugby team. They have as many as five rugby specific promotions which makes them a leader when it comes to betting on the oval ball. Sunbet is also one of the few sites that allows punters to bet on amateur rugby competitions like the Varsity Cup. You can bet on any of the major rugby leagues from the Northern Hemisphere such as the French Top 14, Gallagher Premiership and the Six Nations competition. It is not surprising that the best coverage is for the United Rugby Championships where all the local franchise teams play. Sunbet also has some fantastic promotions for the major events like the Rugby World Cup.

Horse Racing

Horse Racing has always been a major attraction for punters as for many years this was the only form of legal gambling. There is still a huge fraternity of racing punters and it is for this reason that Sunbet has such an extensive range of betting markets. This bookie is the main sponsor for one of the biggest horse racing events, the Sun Met. You can take all your exotic picks as well as the normal straight forward bets like the win and place. Players on the site can also take advantage of the horse racing promotions offered by Sunbet with these being offered all year round.

Basketball Betting

Basketball was often viewed by locals as an American sport but thanks to the internet, there are now loads of basketball followers in the country. Many of them are now rushing to betting sites to place wagers on their favourite teams as tournaments like the NBA are now shown in South Africa. There is NBA action every night and Sunbet has the best betting markets for points and handicap betting. The number of live basketball games on the Sunbet site each day is immense so if you enjoy betting on basketball, then Sunbet is the bookie for you.

Cricket Betting

Cricket has always been among the top three sports in terms of fans in South Africa so naturally cricket betting is hugely popular in the country. If you are a cricket punter, then Sunbet will be your haven as they have matches from all the major leagues from across the globe. The best part is that Sunbet has six different promotions just for cricket alone. The promotions are super innovative like the Last Ball Madness where if your team loses on the last ball, you will receive half your stake back. The most in depth markets are obviously for the T20 matches where punters can bet on every delivery in the match. There are well over a hundred different bets on a single match. It doesn’t matter if you enjoy T20, ODI or Test cricket, Sunbet has all bases covered with their extensive markets.

CS2

CS2 also known as Counter Strike 2 is one of the easier games to play on Sunbet. Players are split into two teams namely: Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists. A team wins if they eliminate all their opponents. There are other ways to win like if the Terrorists can win by planting the bomb and making it explode or by protecting their hostages. Counter-Terrorists win if they defuse the bomb in time or rescue the hostages.

League of Legends

This popular game has a host of different tournaments that are available for betting on the Sunbet site like LPL, EMEA Masters, PCS and VCS. These games take place every day so you are never far from the action.

Valorant

Valorant betting fans are in for a treat on the Sunbet site as there are nine different tournaments that they can bet on. This is the most comprehensive betting market for Valorant in the country.

Lightning Roulette

Roulette has always been a firm favourite in casinos but now there is an even more exciting variation to the original game called Lightning Roulette. It has proved to be a big hit on the Sunbet site as it ranks among the most popular games. Before the dealer spins the wheel, a lightning strike on designated numbers means that if your number is a winner and it has a lightning strike, you could win between 50 and 500 times your stake amount. This game has taken the online betting world by storm and can be played at Sunbet.

Phoenix Coins

The Phoenix Coins slot game is currently trending as one of the most popular games on the Sunbet casino. The game has plenty of free spins available and has a host of other great features where the Phoenix symbol could get you to win anywhere from 9 to 500 times your stake. All you need to do is complete your Sunbet slots login and start playing.

Aviator

No casino lobby will be complete without the crash game Aviator being mentioned. The Sunbet casino has a dedicated link to all the crash games although Aviator remains the most popular one. Players can win up to R3 million on the Sunbet Aviator which is one of the biggest jackpots on the local betting scene. There are also exciting variations of this game like Jet X and Skyward, all of which are available in the Sunbet casino lobby.

How to register

Simply follow our registration guide which has been formulated by our team of experts. It takes just a few minutes to become a player on the Sunbet site.

• Log onto the Sunbet website: Log onto the Sunbet site from any of your electronic devices.
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• Locate Yellow Sign Up Button: Click the Yellow Sign Up button to begin the registration process
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• Input the required information:Input all the requested information such as your full name, ID number, mobile number and email.
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• Select a password : Choose a password that will be difficult for anyone else to access.
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• Tick Welcome Bonus: Tick the Welcome Bonus box if you intend on claiming the R1 000 bonus.
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Finally tick that you accept the terms and conditions and click on the Sign Up button at the bottom of the page. You have now completed your Sunbet registration and can now log into your account.

The FICA verification usually takes just a few hours to complete.

Making a deposit at Sunbet

Sunbet has a host of different deposit options available and cover all the popular methods like Instant EFT and the voucher methods. In total we found them to have 11 different methods that you can fund your account. This is a summary of the deposit options on the Sunbet site.

It is important to note that Sunbet has a minimum deposit of R50 when players use their bank transfers of cards to deposit funds. The voucher method starts from a minimum deposit of R10 and is processed instantly. The OZOW method is an instant EFT option and has minimal service charges.

Requesting a Withdrawal at Sunbet

As mentioned earlier the withdrawal process at Sunbet is the best in the country. The simplicity and speed are exceptional. All the most popular withdrawal methods such as Instant Cash are available on the site. The game changer for Sunbet is their ability to process all withdrawals within an hour. This is also prevalent over weekends where some bookies take longer to pay. This is a full list of withdrawal options

How to make a deposit at Sunbet ?

This is our simplistic guide on how to make a Sunbet deposit.

• Log onto Sunbet account: Complete your Sunbet login to access your account.
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• Locate Deposit Tab: Select the Blue deposit tab on the top right of the page.
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• Select Deposit method: Choose the deposit method best suited to you.
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• Enter Deposit Amount: Enter the amount you want to deposit.
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Deposits can take up to 24 hours to reflect.

How to withdraw at Sunbet?

Making a withdrawal at Sunbet is super easy and takes just a couple of minutes. It is important to note that all wagering requirements of bonuses must be met before you can withdraw. Here is our step by step guide to withdrawing at Sunbet

• Login onto the Sunbet website: Log onto the Sunbet site from your desired electronic device.
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• Enter username and password: Input your login credentials to access your account.
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• Select Account Icon: Click on the Account Icon at the top right of the home screen.
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• Select Wallet: Click the Wallet option from the drop down menu.
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• Select Withdraw: Click on the Withdrawal Option from the given list.
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• Method of Withdrawal: Сhооsе yоur рrеfеrrеd withdrаwаl mеthоd
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• Input Amount: Input the amount you wish to withdraw.
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Remember with Sunbet, all withdrawals are paid out within an hour.