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Welcome to the news section of Bet & Win! Here you will find the latest news and information about online sports betting, lotto, slots and games from South Africa and all around the world. Sports betting and lotto news from South Africa and around the world

Welcome to the news section of Bet & Win!

We are passionate about sport, lotto and games we enjoy sharing our views and opinions. We aim to provide our visitors with an unbiased view on the latest sports betting, lotto and games news as well as mayor events in the world of South African sport. Furthermore we give you constant updates on what is happening across the best betting and casino sites.

Fafabella
When thinking about sports punters we often think about men. And that is overall still true. More players on casino and betting sites are still male. But the number of women who…
31 January 2023 |
10bet Leaderboard Promotion
While betting on sports is already exciting enough and can provide you a lot of winning potential as well as entertainment some bookies offer you additional competitions. These are often in the…
30 January 2023 |
Sportingbet Up For 6
The soccer season is in full swing across the top leagues around the world. If you like to bet on the English Premier League, La Liga or the Italian Serie A free-to-play…
30 January 2023 |
February 2023 Sport Preview
January kicked off to a roaring start to the sports calendar. Our January 2023 Sport Preview touched on the Dakar Rally 2023 where Nasser Al-Attiyah was the over all winner with his…
26 January 2023 |
Betway SA20 Final Sold Out
The Wanderers final on Saturday, February 11, will be attended by a sold-out crowd as the inaugural Betway SA20 winners will be announced. The first half of league matches has been thrilling,…
25 January 2023 |
Hollywoodbets Cape Town Met Offers 2023
The 2023 Cape Town Met is just a few days away. The final field is confirmed and hence the betting fun can start.
23 January 2023 |
2023 Cape Town Met
The most prestigious horse racing event in South Africa is upon us. On 28 January 2023 the best horses and jockeys from all over the world will compete at the 2023 Cape…
21 January 2023 |
HSBC 7’s 2023
The 2023 HSBC 7's will bring plenty more excitement to the year! In fact with so many talented teams and players in the mix we will see some upsets for sure.  
20 January 2023 |

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News 1: The emergence of live games and lucky number betting games

If you are a regular online bettor, you would have noticed more and more South African betting sites are adding live games. What are live games you may ask. Game providers such as Evolution, BetGames, Jika Sports, Global Bet and Ezugi are some of the more popular names.

You can now place bets online on virtual horse racing, motor racing or greyhound races. If you are a fan of Texas Hold’Em poker, why not try your luck on Bet on Poker or 6+Poker by BetGames.

Ezugi, a subsidiary of Evolution Gaming. recently entered the South African market with their live dealer games specifically developed for its Indian customers. This includes the popular Andar Bahar card game as well as poker variations Bet on Teen Patti and Teen Patti.

There is currently no bigger name in the online gaming marketing for live dealer content than Evolution. Evolution live dealer content is rated as one of the best in the world and South African punters can now legally play some of these games.

Apart from standard roulette and blackjack titles, they are well known for their Game Show games. If you enjoy Dice, Wheel of Fortune or Spin and Win type games, look no further. Titles such as Dream Catcher have been exciting players for years. The recently added Crazy Time game is probably one our favourite live dealer games and definitely one to try.

Be sure to read our honest reviews of all live dealer and lucky number style games. We also add recommendations of licensed operators you can play the games with. Moreover our betting news always include updates about this area.

News 2: Finally… slots have arrived

Having slots on licensed betting sites is big. Currently slot games by Habanero, Yggdrasil, NetEnt, Red Tiger, Pragmatic Play as well as more and more other providers are available. Most bookmakers have already added them to their portfolio and our news articles give you all there is to know so you can enjoy betting on them. For many slots including Hot Hot Fruit, Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest or Gates of Olympus amongst others we provide you detailed reviews as well as demo functionality.

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