World Sports Betting are a South African bookmaker with a strong retail and online presence. WSB have grown in great strides from what used to be a pretty standard bookmaker into a bookmaker that can now be considered as a market leader.
WSB are often referred to as the “People’s Bookie” as they are very interactive with punters and help sponsor numerous Superbru and other competitions. Not only that, they also sponsor the Cape Cobras, Highveld Lions and 2 EFC fighters as well as several smaller sporting organisations.
World Sports Betting currently have a huge R10000 first deposit match bonus, claiming to be the biggest first deposit bonus in South Africa. We’ve seen bigger offers in the past but few come close to the R10000 offered by Worlds Sports Betting. The closest you can find is R10,000 offer from Betxchange and the R15,000 one from Supabets, given the terms the WSB offer is better than both of these.
The World Sports Betting Website :
The World Sports Betting site itself is nothing special in the sense that it won’t blow your socks off but it has everything you need. It’s easy to navigate and you know exactly where to go and how to place a bet. They are also very responsive on social media so if you have an queries they should be sorted out quickly. The customer service agents are also available 24/7 on phone and live chat which is a rarity among South African bookies.
Let’s have a look at some of the other benefits of having an account at WSB.
World Sports Betting Promotions :
Formula 1 Money Back : Back a driver to win and if he comes second your stake is refunded.
Super Rugby 1st Try Scorer : If your selection scores the opening try and another your winnings are doubled.
Euro Soccer Accumulator : Get between 50% – 100% boost on your 10+ leg Euro soccer accumulators.
NBA 1st Half Accumulator : Money back if 1 leg in a 4+ HT NBA accumulator lets you down.
Premier League Goalscorer : Double your odds if your first goalscorer selection nets in the 1st half.
Bore Draw Money Back : Refund on all losing bets if the game ends 0-0.
Spot a mistake : Get a R100 voucher for spotting a mistake on the site.
As you can see World Sports Betting promotions are not only many but are also spread over a good variety of sport. They also have weekly promotions which are based on events for that week. Simply put, World Sports Betting are the king of promotions! You won’t find a bookie that offers half of what World Sports Betting do. See a full list of their promotions here.
Getting your bets down early :
World Sports Betting aren’t shy when it comes to pricing markets up and if you see a market you like overseas then the chances are that they will price said market up on request. We’ve seen several markets on WSB that you won’t find anywhere else. They are also one of the first books to price up EFC and Varsity Cup so if getting early value is your thing then WSB are a great option.
Esports betting :
World Sports Betting are one of the few South African books that have regular Esports markets for Dota 2, Lol and CSGO. Many others have trialed it but I’m glad to see WSB are sticking to it. WSB have also added streaming of Esports matches to their site, something that is incredibly useful for Esports bettors. We’ll be launching a section dedicated to Esports Betting in the near future.
World Sports Betting Sports Offered :
American football, Aussie Rules, baseball, basketball, boxing, cricket, cycling, darts, floorball, Gaelic sports, golf, handball, ice hockey, lucky letters, mixed martial arts(MMA), motor sport, lotto, power ball, rugby union, rugby league, snooker, soccer, tennis, volleyball, winter sports and specials.
Overall Experience :
WSB have done so much right that it is difficult to find fault with them. They have the best sign up bonus in South Africa, some of the best promotions and are attentive to their customers. If I have to be picky their customer service is average but available 24/7, we chatted to a few agents who seemed knowledgeable but took their time replying.
The site itself is pretty standard and they offer the usual deposit and withdrawal methods that you find throughout South Africa. It was a struggle to get to Premier League markets but they did have individual match quick links which were helpful, something which WSB usually add for all major upcoming and current events.
The offered odds are fair and I’ve never felt like I’m being ripped off, so your money goes a lot further than it would at most bookmakers.. Overall I’d highly recommend you open an account at World Sports Betting, you won’t be disappointed.
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Summary
WSB offer one of the largest bonuses in South Africa, a whopping R10, 000 deposit match. It’s worth signing up for that alone. You’ll have a great experience on WSB as they’re always running great promotions, specials and have some of the best markets available. The biggest draw back is that their site is somewhat dated but WSB make up for this in most other areas.
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but their voucher is not easily accessible like hollywood
Please check for me what the problem is with Supabets. Their website has been down for over 24hrs and one of their shops was closed down by the Gambling Board in Accra due to their failure to renew their gambling license. Could they have had the same problem here in SA ? And if yes, what can we do to get our money from the accounts on their websites ?
Supabets have stated that they are having technical problems with their site, which have been going on for a while now. They’ve released press statements on both Facebook and Twitter. It is unfortunate that they are down.
Hoping they really are down. Thank you for being helpful as always.
Haha, most welcome Miles, if you’re looking for some sites with decent bonuses etc then have a look at our list of sites here https://www.bestsportsbetting.co.za/list-betting-sites-south-africa/
I’ve seen an article on the Internet that if you make withdrawals on a regular basis (3-4 times a week for instance), bookmakers tend to close your account because your are then viewed as ‘troublemaker’. Is this true…ever had cases about this ??
Hi Miles, withdraws don’t really factor into account limiting that much unless you are beating the book often and hard. Here is one of our articles about account limiting you might find useful
https://www.bestsportsbetting.co.za/sports-betting-account-limited/
Thanks , will check the articles also.
Oh, one more thing – do you perhaps know of any bookies who WILL NEVER block/limit your account just because you are hitting them hard. Will take even an international bookie.
Even an international book will limit you, there’s almost no escaping it. However we’ve been told by GG Gaming that they won’t ever limit a punter, their review is here : https://www.bestsportsbetting.co.za/gg-gaming-review/ we’ve also not heard of any punters being limited at Betway but we can’t officially confirm they won’t limit players https://www.bestsportsbetting.co.za/betway-south-africa/
I see. Will open an account with Betway anyway. Thanks again.
I have a comment on the WSB bonus system. In the past I was credited with a free bets “bonus” balance after signing up. So what this means is that when you place a bet with the bonus funds you receive winnings only. So R100 on odds of 1.5 means you get back only R50. No stake included.
This is not a true matched deposit bonus like Sunbet or even Supabets for that matter.
Unless they have changed the bonus system somehow I’m still sceptical on the true value offered to a punter.
Hi NP, many bookmakers are moving to the voucher system as it is more common place overseas.
The good thing about the WSB deposit match is the wagering, you only need to wager the bonus 5x and only the bonus. Additionally the odds are a minimum of 5/10. A book like Betx has odds of 9/10 with 10x wagering(sic)
“You will need to wager five (5) times the amount of the bonus before you can withdraw from your account.”
It’s not too bad and it’s an easier way for punters to keep track imo.
Hi all, need your guidance on this for one of my friends. He had a good weekend on sport last weekend and got his account up to R80 000. WSB make him do random security checks and then says he has a linked account so they confiscating all his funds. I know bookies limit good sports bettors but never in my 10 years of sports betting heard of bookies just deciding to take someones winnings like that. They sent him terms and conditions in the “opening account” section in T&C’s which state the below in bold. In particular if using… Read more »
Hi Sports Bettor, Sorry to hear about your friends woes! This seems like a case of taking a limit to the extreme, something which is rather uncommon. Basically it sounds like there is a problem with his initial registration, or that they’ve taken issue with it. Also they do have the right to void any bets as they see fit, which is not the best thing for a bookmaker to do but legally they can do it. We recommend the following : Contact the bookmaker asking for a full detailed report as to why the account was closed and funds… Read more »
This is an interesting website and a big thumbs up to the guys that started it. WSB are the worst bookie ever. If they don’t limit you, have a serious look at your betting habits. Limiting is apparently a common pastime of many on-line bookies, but not the following. Almost 2 years ago they reneged on paying out on a draw bet in a test cricket match (3 other bookies paid out with no hassle). Asked for a reason and after a long delay they came up with one, quoting the definition of a tie in cricket! Not satisfied, I… Read more »
Thanks for the feedback Bertie, we actually discussed limiting in our latest podcast as well as published an article about it.
Unfortunately there is not much you can do if the gambling board is not bothered, if it’s a large amount then it might be worth seeking legal advice in a civil suit.
The point is it is a bit sinister when the gambling board does not uphold it’s own rules – the rule in test cricket is simple and straightforward –“one ball has to be bowled and there must be an official result”. When I was told of their decision, I asked Paul Potgieter if he knows what their motto means “Quis custodiet ipsos custodies” – translated it means “who will guard the guards themselves”. No response of course. Years ago these decisions didn’t happen – only after the advent of wsb. I also asked him if they verified that the other… Read more »
Don’t get us started on the gambling board, they’re a last resort but we don’t want to have a dig at them publicly. Think we all know whats going on there anyway!
I love sport , it has been my passion all my life. I enjoy all types of sport and in my spare time I enjoy taking sports bets on the sports I watch to make the matches even more interesting. Now with online sport bets websites it makes it even more convenient for me to enjoy my hobby. I have since joined World Sports Betting as they claim to be the best in South Africa and even more Africa. I have won smaller bets with them and continued playing in the hopes that one day I would win more money.… Read more »
Sorry to hear about your issues, have the funds been withdrawn and are not reflecting or are they still in your WSB account?
World sports betting had eventually paid my funds.I did get limited with the amount I am now able to win.i understand that they protect their interests and excepted it.I have stopped using World sport betting.i did not receive good service from them after winning money and them paying out was not a pleasant experience. I no longer use World sports betting,due to the fact that I am heavily limited and from my bad experience and terrible customer service after winning. However,World sports betting is on of the best sites I have used,customers will be extremely happy with their good service… Read more »
Most welcome Justin, it’s an unfortunate fact about betting in South Africa and there are plenty other top bookmakers to choose from. Glad you got your bucks out!
They have blocked me too, can you tell me how to get bigger bets?
Hi Mark, there is nothing you can or i can do if they block or limit us.All bookmakers rules and terms is to benefit the bookmaker.It was a sad reality for me when i tried doing research.Only other option is to use another bookmaker or take cash bets at a branch. I am currently using SUNBET, downsides i have found,they have a max of R100 000 but you can always resubmit the bet and i tried cancelling a soccer MULTIPLE bet way before any of the legs had started, i was told that they do not cancel bets and that… Read more »
Hey Justin, always a pleasure to read your comments, they aren’t harsh and you seem like a sharp punter.
Supabets decline bets? I’d love to hear about that. That sounds like utter rubbish (From Supabets!) They should just limit / block you from taking the bets in the first place. Hope you’ve gone to the gambling board with that.
They have a totally unacceptable way of placing bets – the bet is referred “pending acceptance”. This sometimes takes 10 min. or more, with no way of simply canceling the requested bet. They can then decline the bet with no reason given, and the odds stay the same.
Can you imagine taking an in running bet on these terms?
I’ve never seen the pending acceptance on wsb, it might be because your account is flagged? I’ve encountered it on other books like Supabets though.
WSB simply have the best Esports betting in South Africa hands down. Guys they are THE BEST bookmaker in the country, don’t bother with the rest unless you really have too. Love WSB 10/10 from me.
All the best – Andrew
I have R50 free balance but when i place soccer bet it says i have insufficient funds.please help
The free balance is usually limited to certain bets like singles etc. What market are you trying to bet on?
You should remove the eSports section here.
Have just closed my WSB account, as they appear to not have a clue what they are doing with eSports.
The market is extremely tricky, but even in straight forward moments, their staff are clueless.
Advertising their eSports seems bad as they may as well not offer them at all.
Only positive is when the csgo season kicks off properly, as their inplay model is iffy at best.
Thanks Sheldon, are they trading the markets incorrectly or just getting it horribly wrong? We haven’t looked at their Esports offering since they launched the streaming, but will have another look and see if it’s regressed since then.
I’ve been using WSB almost exclusively since I got the bonus and deposit match without issue. My money there is almost up so I’m shopping for another bonus.
Hi Hilton,
Thanks for the comment, we’ve had to exclude the names of those mentioned until everything can be verified. We don’t take issue with who does their previews or runs the twitter feed. We’re also confident that the previews are posted under a name that is used to access the backend, like here where it is “admin”. We can follow up if you think there is any wrong doing?
okay,now im worried about these negative comments,i hate complications.i left marshalls cz i thought tgere were leas problems on wsb.right now i have a free balance of R50 and have no idea how to use it,wheres the help.
Are you not able to wager the free money? Wsb are pretty good and we rate them highly. Don’t let one or two comments put you off.
Whatever you do stay away from these guys.
What issue did you have with them Mike?
WSB rubbish site
Care to elaborate on that Mr Moodley?
Want to mention how they are ignoring me also. Had my account with these people for a while. I played bets on rugby , horse racing , golf , soccer. I have won some good money in the past and withdrew and they have paid me before without issue. My account was fica verified in the past and i withdrew funds after that with no problems. Then over a few weeks i went on a good run and won money. They limit my account but i kept playing and plenty losing bets. Eventually my limit was cut down to R1000.… Read more »
Hi TKatywa,
Sounds like you had a pretty rough time with them! I doubt you will have much luck with the gambling board but you are due any legally won funds. We hope you can recover some of the money.
why won’t he have much luck with the gambling board?
isn’t that what they are there for ?
surely a bookie must pay, and if they don’t the gambling board should enforce it
some bookies will tell you that it can take 2 to 3 working days for the money to reflect in your account – it only happens when they wait 2 to 3 days before they pay.
In the past week two bookies (betmasters and supabets) paid within hours AFTER I lodged a complaint with the gambling board.
I think this is all the gb is good for these days.
Hi TKatywa,
What happened to your money,it seems the exact same thing is happening to me and I am getting really frustrated with their service.
Hmmmm WSB. Had an account there for some time now. Truth be told I am not a fan. Change odds at the blink of an eye , in play betting is virtually impossible because everything is always suspended before you can get the bet down. Their idea of conflict resolution is to ignore the customer until he / she gives up. Always check bets have been resulted correctly because a lot of mistakes are made there. Take their time in resulting bets too, I have had occasions where bets have been resulted 48 hours later. Also very quick to limit… Read more »
We’ve also experienced some issues with their customer service when it comes to ignoring issues,a very unfortunate thing as it does not reflect well on the brand.Thanks for the feedback, we were not aware of some of the issues you brought up. Hopefully more punters come forwards.
I’m a huge fan of theirs, they have the best offers and promotions hands down. The mobile site is responsive but the service could be better. Plus they give you money if you find mistakes on the site which is pretty awesome.
Does the wsb voucher code BSB100 only work for new customer?
Hi Hennie,
The BSB100 offer is for new customers only.
Do they have an app for iPad?
Hi Andrew,
None that we are aware of.