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Sunbet vs Virgin Bet
Virgin Bet edges it overall (7.8 vs 7.4), winning 4 of our 6 rating categories. Sunbet typically offers better odds. Both are licensed in South Africa.
Sunbet
Sun International's online sportsbook and casino, with low margins on the big football leagues
🇿🇦 Welcome offer
No sports welcome bonus currently
Virgin Bet
Kambi-powered sportsbook with racing streams and weekly acca rewards
🇿🇦 Welcome offer
No sports welcome bonus currently
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Ratings compared
| Category | Sunbet | Virgin Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Odds | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Markets | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Bonuses | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| App | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Payments | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Support | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Typical football margin | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| Overall | 7.4 | 7.8 |
Features compared
| Feature | Sunbet | Virgin Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Live betting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live streaming | – | ✓ |
| Cash out | – | ✓ |
| Bet builder | – | ✓ |
| Early payout | – | ✓ |
| iOS app | – | ✓ |
| Android app | – | ✓ |
Why choose Sunbet
- ✓Low football margins: about 5% on 1X2 in our sample
- ✓Deep Kambi markets on the major leagues
- ✓Backed by Sun International, a long-established South African gambling group
Payments in South Africa
Instant EFT (Ozow) · Visa / Mastercard · 1Voucher · OTT Voucher · Blu Voucher
Why choose Virgin Bet
- ✓Streams all UK and Irish racing
- ✓Weekly acca rewards and 2UP early payout
- ✓Highly rated iOS app
Payments in South Africa
Instant EFT (Ozow) · Visa / Mastercard · 1Voucher · OTT Voucher · Blu Voucher
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunbet or Virgin Bet better?
In our ratings Virgin Bet scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.4/10). The better choice depends on whether you prioritise odds, bonuses, app quality or payment options.
Which has better odds, Sunbet or Virgin Bet?
Sunbet typically has the lower margin on football (5.1%), which usually means better odds. Prices vary by match, so check our odds comparison.
Can I have accounts with both Sunbet and Virgin Bet?
Yes. Having accounts at several licensed bookmakers lets you take the best price on each bet and claim each welcome offer, subject to their terms.