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Tic Tac Bets vs Virgin Bet
Virgin Bet edges it overall (7.8 vs 7.5), winning 4 of our 6 rating categories. Tic Tac Bets typically offers better odds. Both are licensed in South Africa.
Tic Tac Bets
Northern Cape and North West favourite with weekly cashback
🇿🇦 Welcome offer
100% first deposit match up to R5,000
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 | Tic Tac Bets | Virgin Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Odds | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Markets | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Bonuses | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| App | 6.6 | 8.4 |
| Payments | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Support | 5.6 | 6.6 |
| Typical football margin | 7.1% | 8.1% |
| Overall | 7.5 | 7.8 |
Features compared
| Feature | Tic Tac Bets | Virgin Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Live betting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live streaming | – | ✓ |
| Cash out | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bet builder | – | ✓ |
| Booking codes | ✓ | – |
| Early payout | – | ✓ |
| iOS app | – | ✓ |
| Android app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data-light site | ✓ | – |
Why choose Tic Tac Bets
- ✓Up to 10% weekly cashback on sports and Lucky Numbers
- ✓Data-free site
- ✓Branches for cash deposits in North West, Northern Cape and KZN
Payments in South Africa
Instant EFT (Ozow) · Visa / Mastercard · Apple Pay / Samsung Pay · SnapScan · Zapper · 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 Tic Tac Bets or Virgin Bet better?
In our ratings Virgin Bet scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.5/10). The better choice depends on whether you prioritise odds, bonuses, app quality or payment options.
Which has better odds, Tic Tac Bets or Virgin Bet?
Tic Tac Bets typically has the lower margin on football (7.1%), which usually means better odds. Prices vary by match, so check our odds comparison.
Can I have accounts with both Tic Tac Bets 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.