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TopBet Review
TopBet is aptly named, as it is one of the top betting companies in the country. It is based in Johannesburg, with 18 betting shop branches currently in Gauteng, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal.
TopBet launched this online sportsbook in 2008 and has since grown in stature to become one of the most popular sportsbooks within the regions it operates.
There is a very wide variety of betting options on TopBet with Football, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball and much more included in its options. You will also find a Casino Lobby, Live Games, Horse racing, BetGames, Virtual Games and Lucky Numbers on the site.
New customers can also expect a R30 welcome bonus upon sign-up. On top of that, TopBet will match your first deposit (100%) up to R1000 with the TopBet bonus code BETS available to use when joining.
| Deposit | Bonus | Bet with | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1000 | R1000 | R2000 | Join with the code BETS |
| No Deposit | R30 | R30 | No Deposit sign up bonus |
TopBet Verdict
TopBet has many years of experience in the South African market and know customer preferences. The sportsbook has also built an excellent reputation with its existing client base.
Pros
- South African company
- Well-established brand
- Lotto betting from around the globe
- Nicely laid-out website with intuitive navigation
- 24/7 Support Call Centre
Cons
- No live in-play betting
- No Live Streaming
- No eSports Betting
- No app or date free betting
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TopBet Odds & Markets
Topbet has a very strong offering for customers, although it may lack in some areas compared the better-known sportsbooks in South Africa.
As a customer of Topbet you will be able to bet on all the major sporting codes such as football, cricket, rugby union, tennis, basketball, baseball, boxing, horse racing, Australian and American football, golf and hockey.
More niche sports such as volleyball, snooker, MMA, ice hockey, handball, table tennis and netball are also offered by Topbet.
There is plenty of depth to betting markets at Topbet, particularly with football. All the major markets such as BTTS, over/under, handicap and HT/FT can all be found with pretty much all games. With some other sports, the markets are lacking on occasion with result and handicap often the only options.
E-sport betting is not available on Topbet.
TopBet Live Betting
Unfortunately, the TopBet does not currently support in-play betting. Hopefully, this will be added to the website in a future update.
TopBet Website and Login
There is quite a lot of information on the TopBet homepage, but the clever use of coloured text and white space means that it is well categorised and doesn’t appear cluttered or chaotic.
Signing up is very simple to Topbet. Simply create an account by clicking on the sign-up button. That will take you to a page where you will create a password to log into your account in future. You will also provide them with your mobile number.
At this point, you can add in your Topbet promo code BETS. An SMS will be sent to your mobile with an OTP, so that your mobile can be confirmed as your own. While it isn't required for an account registration, please remember you will be required to upload your FICA documents if you plan to withdraw money.
Upon joining, you will receive a R30 free bet while your first deposit, up to R1000, will be matched by Topbet i.e if you deposit R1000, an additional R1000 will be added to your wallet to play with (that money cannot be withdrawn).
All the sporting options are where you’d expect them to be, in the left-hand sidebar, and clicking each sport allows you to browse the available countries and also browse the matches which are starting soon.
Most nations have a good choice of leagues and cup competitions, and clicking through to the matches will also bring up a few of the main markets for each game.
There is also a handy breadcrumb menu which displays your choices so far, such as Football - England - English Premier League, making it easy to change any of the previous steps you’ve taken. Placing a bet is as simple as clicking the odds; it will then be added to your bet slip in the right-hand column.
Promotions
While we have already covered the welcome bonus above for Topbet, they also have a plethora of other promotions, some of which are constant and others specific to a time period for a specific game or tournament.
The current list of promotions include:
- First deposit bonus - 100% match on first deposit up to R1000.
- Welcome Offer - R30 bonus when you join.
- Refer a Friend - Get R200 in bonus bets when you refer a friend to Topbet.
- Weekly Sports cash back - Get up t 10% cash back on your net losing Sports bets.
- Cash out - Early cash out is available on Topbet.
- Predictor Game - Win weekly voucher prizes with the sports predictor game.
- Birthday bonus - Get R50 in your bonus wallet on your birthday.
Casino, Games & Lucky Numbers
Customers are well catered for in terms of casino games, bet games and lucky numbers.
Casino Games
Topbet has a casino lobby, powered by providers such as Evolution and Pragmatic Play. Here you can get feature slots that include Gems Bonanza, The Dog House Megaways and Fruit Party. Tere are also instant games and scratchcards available.
Betgames
Within the betgames tab on Topbet you will find all the top betgames you have become accustomed to. Lucky 5 & 7, Wheel of Fortune, 6+ Poker, Bet on Baccarat, Dice Duel and War of Bets are all available.
Lucky Numbers
Topbet's Lucky Numbers gives customers the opportunity to enter lotto's from all over the world, including South Africa.
The options include UK 49's Russia Gosloto, French Lotto, SA Daily Lotto, SA Powerball and the Greek Powerball.
TopBet Mobile App
There isn’t a TopBet mobile app available as of yet, but the website is optimised for use on your smartphone or tablet. The layout looks much the same but it is mobile friendly so you shouldn't have much of a problem.
TopBet Withdrawals and Deposits
The choice of payment methods isn’t huge at TopBet, but there are enough options to satisfy most customers:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Bank transfer
- OTT Voucher
- BluVoucher
- 1Voucher
All major South African banks can be used, including Absa, Standard Bank, FNB, Capitec and Nedbank.
A few e-wallet options like Skrill, Neteller, or PayPal would be a worthwhile addition for future updates.
TopBet Customer Service
The customer support centre is open 24/7, but there are only a few ways you can get in touch:
Email: mobi@topbet.co.za
Phone: 0861-867-238
Twitter: @topbetSA
Live chat: Yes, available on site.
Mail Unit: P.O Box 48651, Roosevelt Park, 2129
TopBet FAQs
Is TopBet trustworthy?
Yes. TopBet is licenced and regulated by the Gauteng Gambling Board, so you know everything is legal and above board. The GGB would revoke that license and put TopBet out of business if anything untoward was going on.
How do I claim my TopBet free bets?
New players may be eligible to receive some free bets when signing up with TopBet. If you’d like to find out about claiming that bonus credit, use the bonus code, BETS.
Do I need a TopBet promo code?
You might find that some of the offers will require a TopBet Promo Code. Use the promo code, BETS.
Can I also play TopBet Casino games?
There is a casino lobby with some games on Topbet.
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