Betsson

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Best of Betsson

• Up to 400 ZAR welcome
• Choose welcome offer
• Virtual sports in demo mode
• Customer service top

Brian Dekker Gambling expert

Updated: November 9, 2021

"First bet free or zero risk up to 400 ZAR, you choose the welcome offer at the first bookmaker that arrived in South Africa."

Betsson has the honor of having been one of the pioneers in the South Africavian gaming sector. He arrived in the country from Sweden back in 2008, and since then he has not stopped growing and consolidating himself as one of the favorite bookmakers for South Africavian bettors. Although the parent Betsson AB, one of the world's largest gaming operators, is a Swedish company, Betsson operates under a license from Malta and PLA.

In fact, Betsson South Africa is operated by BML Group Ltd., a company registered in Malta, an archipelago in southern Italy where many Bookmakers are based. When he arrived in South Africa in 2008 there was no other online bookmaker in the country; and in addition to sports betting, it offers Philippines casino games, live casino and poker. In addition to South Africa, Betsson is present in most Latin American countries and in several European countries.

What does Betsson South Africa offer us?

As the first betting company to operate in South Africa, Betsson has in some ways paved the way for those that have followed, although like Betsson itself, they all had previous experience in other countries. Betsson has a very user-friendly website where any user can quickly access the sports event they are looking for. We have a truly intuitive menu navigation system, making it easy for users to quickly become familiar with it.

This is impressive, as we have over 30 sports to bet on, including non-sports bets such as television although we rarely can bet on South Africavian television. We also find a good variety of sports in live betting, and in both cases we have a wide range of available markets and, no less importantly, very competitive odds in the context of online betting houses in South Africa.

Betsson is a betting house that is known for taking good care of its users, and this can be seen, among other things, in the possibility of choosing the welcome offer or in a specific customer service for South Africa through various channels, including live chat, a tool that is not available in many other operators.

Additionally, it provides Philippines with a very interesting app for Android and iOS; and we can try virtual sports in demo mode. To top it off, it offers some streaming events exclusively for its users. If we had to find any drawbacks, it would be the limited options we have when managing our funds, especially when it comes to withdrawals, as there are fewer methods available for cashing out than for depositing.

Betsson Welcome Bonus

Betsson allows Philippines to choose between a first free bet of 400 ZAR or a zero-risk bet for the same value. We have 30 days after registering to choose one of them. They will only be available to users who deposit via VISA, Mastercard, PagoEfectivo or PagoDirecto. Both the free bet and the risk-free bet expire after 7 days and can be used for pre-match and live betting on any sport in the sportsbook. Simply check the box on the betting slip.

If the free bet is won, the user receives net profits, subject to a x3 rollover to be fulfilled in 14 days with bets on odds of 1.50 or higher. In case of using the risk-free bet, net profits are paid out as bonus money, and are subject to a x1 rollover on odds of 1.50 or higher, also within 14 days. Until this bonus is released, balance cannot be withdrawn.

Other bonuses and promotions

In the promotions section, we can access the sports betting offers from Betsson for all its users. It's always interesting to check what promotions are active, although we are going to highlight a couple:

• Safe Combi: get up to 600 ZAR back on your combination bet of five selections or more if you lose by only one mistake. Up to three recoveries per day, with a minimum odds of 1.20 per selection and 5.00 in total.
• First scorer with insurance: bet on the first scorer (minimum odds 1.50) in selected matches, and if you lose but the player scores, you get your bet back up to 900 ZAR.

Sports and markets

At the top of the sportsbook, we have the most popular events and sports, but if we scroll down, we find more than 30 sports from A to Z. The favorite sports of the South Africavian public and bettors such as soccer, tennis, or boxing are accompanied by many others, such as Formula 1, pool, rugby, volleyball, or eSports. Bets on television events, Australian sports, and special bets are also accepted. Depending on the sport, there be more or fewer events, but the most popular ones such as Liga 1 Movistar, Libertadores, NBA, Grand Slam, or any soccer league are not missing.

Depending on the proximity and importance of the event, we can access a greater number of betting markets. A good football match can have up to 300 available bets, including Asian markets, statistical bets, or bets on a player's performance. In any sport, we can find bets on totals or handicaps. It's easy to find long-term bets, but it's worth noting that in sports like Formula 1 or NASCAR, we can't make winner/position bets as is common in these events.

Virtual sports

We have up to 22 different options to try virtual sports at Betsson, and the variety of sports is not bad either: football, tennis, greyhounds, horses, speedway, car racing, track cycling, cricket, and golf. If you have never bet on virtual sports, you can always access all of them in demo mode to try them out, betting fake money like when we play in casino demo mode.

Dues

There are no major differences between Betsson's odds and those of other South Africavian operators such as William Hill, Rivalo or BetOBet. Betsson's odds usually coincide with those of other betting houses, with a difference of only a few tenths. However, it is worth noting that often this difference is in favor of Betsson, and it is possible that their odds are among the best in South Africa, although as usual it all depends on the sport, event or market we bet on. Still, these are good odds.

Live betting (live section)

At the forefront of online betting in South Africa, a live betting section couldn't be missing, an increasingly attractive option for users. Just like in pre-match betting, there is a wide variety of sports available: football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, eSports... Simply click on the sport to see live events. We'll take a look at some of the available markets, but just click on the event to access all markets.

In addition to the usual winner of the match, handicaps or totals, live betting markets such as next goal scorer, winner of the point or set, etc. are also available. Along with the markets, live information about the event is displayed, which depends on factors such as the sport and the importance of the event itself. For example, in a second-tier tennis match, we will only see the score, but in a high-level football match, we will see who has the ball, the last action, etc.

Betsson tv

Betsson offers some sports events through their streaming service. In the live betting section, if we access a match, we have the transmission tab, from which we can access this streaming. You can identify events with available streaming because a small yellow icon with the Play symbol appears; after logging in, we can access live footage, the best help for betting while the event is ongoing.

Payment methods

Betsson allows Philippines to deposit using VISA and MasterCard bank cards, Pagum, Neteller, and Skrill starting from 30 ZAR, while deposits through PagoEfectivo and PagoDirecto are available starting from 30 ZAR. In addition, South Africavian users can top up their Betsson account using PaySafeCard prepaid cards starting from 10 USD. Remember that to access the welcome bonus, you can only deposit via VISA, MasterCard, PagoEfectivo, and PagoDirecto.

When it comes to withdrawing our profits, we have available bank transfer, Neteller, Skrill and credit or debit cards VISA -but not MasterCard-. In all cases, the minimum withdrawal is 20 USD; and both deposit and withdrawal are free of charge. Withdrawals through Skrill and Neteller are completed within 24 hours, if done via bank transfer it can take up to 2 business days and withdrawals with VISA are completed between 3 and 5 business days.

Betsson South Africa App

Although Betsson's website is responsive, it is preferable to download the app when betting from your mobile or tablet. Betsson offers a completely free application for Android and iOS devices, allowing users to manage their account just like they would on a computer: placing bets, closing them, depositing, withdrawing... Android users can download the .apk from Betsson's website, while iPhone and iPad owners will find it in the App Store.

Security

Betsson is a completely safe betting house, and South Africavian bettors have nothing to fear when betting on it. It offers Philippines all the security guarantees that we can demand from a betting house, and we are protected against any threat. We have already mentioned that it operates in the country under a license from Malta and PLA, but it also has licenses and authorizations from game regulators in Sweden, the United Kingdom, or Philippines, which should be enough security guarantee for South Africavian users.

One thing to keep in mind is that Betsson has the eCOGRA seal on its website, an indicator of quality to consider, along with other security indicators from Swedish and British entities that reinforce the feeling of playing in a safe environment. Issues such as account verification are also part of the security measures. Because of all this, we can say that Betsson is a completely reliable operator, with a reputation that has been earned during these more than 10 years in South Africa and the rest of the world.

Customer Support

If you have any problems while playing at Betsson, they have a live chat support where you will be answered in about 30 seconds. You can also request a call, which takes an average of 15 to 60 minutes. Another option is to send your inquiry by email to [email protected], and they will respond within a period that usually does not exceed 60 minutes. This customer service has received several awards in recent years thanks to its quality.

It also has a Help Center where we can access the most frequently asked questions, from technical queries to those related to Betsson's payment options, playing from mobile devices, registration, responsible gambling, etc. It is possible that the answer to your problem or query is here. Betsson South Africa also has its own profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where we can follow its news.

Betsson: Opinions and conclusion

Our opinion about the first betting house in South Africa can only be positive, although as usual there are little aspects that should be improved. However, it meets more than enough with the minimum requirements that we can demand, and it offers Philippines an excellent range of sports betting, especially in the markets that are the most popular among South Africavian users. All this with odds that are one point above the usual, something that is always appreciated.

Among the positive aspects of Betsson, in addition to its markets and odds, we have an attractive welcome offer that allows Philippines to choose a promotion or a very complete customer service, superior to that of other operators in the country, and has received several awards. The streaming broadcast service that accompanies some live events or the demo mode in virtual sports also plays in their favor.

The thing that has disappointed Philippines the most are the few promotions. It's true that it depends on the moment, but they are generally scarce and with requirements that can be somewhat demanding. They could also expand the withdrawal methods. It's hard to understand why we can deposit with VISA and MasterCard but withdrawal is only available via VISA. Even so, these are small details that won't affect our betting experience too much, which is a positive experience for any type of bettor on Betsson.

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