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Review ยท Updated November 2026

ScoreBet review

Kimberley bookmaker with a no-FICA sign-up bonus and staged deposit matches

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa

Our verdict

ScoreBet is a Kimberley-based bookmaker licensed in the Northern Cape, with retail shops in the Northern Cape, North West and Mpumalanga. New players get an R20 sign-up bonus without FICA documents, then matched bonuses on their first three deposits.

ScoreBet is operated by Scorebet (Pty) Ltd. It is available in South Africa. We rate it 7.2/10 overall, with its strongest scores for bonuses & promotions and payments & payouts.

Odds-wise, ScoreBet's typical margin on top-flight football match result markets is around 9.0%, a little higher than the 7.0% average among the 23 other bookmakers we track in South Africa. Popular sports include Football, Rugby, Cricket, Horse racing, Lucky Numbers.

Pros

  • โœ“R20 sign-up bonus with no FICA documents needed
  • โœ“Bonuses on the first three deposits
  • โœ“Acca boosts up to 35% and money back when one leg loses

Cons

  • โœ•Wider football margins than most rivals
  • โœ•Poor customer-service reviews
  • โœ•Android app is a direct download; no iOS app

ScoreBet welcome offers by country

CountryOfferLicenceVisit
๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa

100% first deposit match up to R5,000 + free spins

Plus an R20 sign-up bonus without FICA documents. Second and third deposits get 125% and 150% matches. Sports wagering is 5x at odds of 1.9+ within 72 hours; maximum bonus win R15,000.

+ R20 sign-up bonus

+ Bonus Boost up to 35%

Licensed by the Northern Cape Gambling BoardVisit ScoreBet

18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often โ€” always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.

Features

  • Live bettingโœ“
  • Live streamingโ€“
  • Cash outโœ“
  • Bet builderโ€“
  • Booking codesโœ“
  • Edit betโ€“
  • Acca bonus / boostโœ“
  • Early payoutโ€“
  • Mobile moneyโ€“
  • Virtual sportsโœ“
  • iOS appโ€“
  • Android appโœ“
  • Data-light siteโ€“
  • Betting exchangeโ€“
  • Jackpotsโ€“

How to use ScoreBet booking codes

ScoreBet lets you save a betslip as a booking code that anyone can load. It's the easiest way to share a tip or copy an accumulator from a friend. See our full ScoreBet booking code guide.

Create a booking code

  1. Add your selections to the betslip.
  2. Choose 'Book bet' to get a booking code.

Load a booking code

  1. Open the sportsbook betslip.
  2. Enter the booking code and load it.

Convert ScoreBet codes

Have a code from another bookmaker? Convert it to ScoreBet, or move a ScoreBet code elsewhere:

Popular payment methods

Typical options โ€” check the cashier for the full, current list.

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa

Instant EFT (Ozow) ยท Capitec Pay ยท Direct EFT ยท Visa / Mastercard ยท 1Voucher ยท OTT Voucher ยท Blu Voucher

ScoreBet alternatives in South Africa

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Betway logo

Betway

Africa's biggest pan-continental sportsbook

8.6

Welcome offer ยท ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa

Up to R1,000 first deposit match

  • Live betting
  • Live streaming
  • Cash out
SportyBet logo

SportyBet

Fast, data-light betting across Africa

8.6

Welcome offer ยท ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa

See current promotions

  • Live betting
  • Cash out
  • Booking codes
Hollywoodbets logo

Hollywoodbets

South Africa's favourite for horse racing and Lucky Numbers

8.5

Welcome offer ยท ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa

R25 free bet + 50 free spins on sign-up

  • Live betting
  • Cash out
  • Bet builder

Frequently asked questions

Is ScoreBet legit and licensed?

ScoreBet holds licences in the markets we list: South Africa (the Northern Cape Gambling Board). Only bet with ScoreBet where it is licensed for your country.

What is the ScoreBet welcome bonus?

In South Africa, the current offer is: 100% first deposit match up to R5,000 + free spins. Plus an R20 sign-up bonus without FICA documents. Second and third deposits get 125% and 150% matches. Sports wagering is 5x at odds of 1.9+ within 72 hours; maximum bonus win R15,000. Offers differ by country and change regularly, so check the terms on the ScoreBet website before you sign up.

Does ScoreBet have an app?

Yes. ScoreBet offers an Android app.

How good are ScoreBet's odds?

On major football 1X2 markets ScoreBet's margin is typically around 9.0%, compared with an average of about 7.0% among its competitors in South Africa. Lower margins mean better odds โ€” compare live prices on our odds pages.

How do I load a ScoreBet booking code?

Open the sportsbook betslip. Enter the booking code and load it.

Can I convert a ScoreBet code to another bookmaker?

Yes. Use our booking code converter: choose ScoreBet as the source, pick the target bookmaker, paste the code and we'll rebuild the slip with matching selections where available.