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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.

Goldrush Games Guide
Goldrush.co.za is the sister site of Gbets and therefore also part of the Goldrush Group. While both have some similarities there are nevertheless clear distinctions. That is to say, Goldrush Games portfolio…
19 January 2022 |
2022 Australian Open
2022 is here, and the tennis season is about to begin in earnest with the first grand slam of the year! The Ausie Open!
14 January 2022 |
Animal Themed Slots
While looking through the slots titles on online casino betting sites it sometimes feels like you have entered a zoo. Slot developers love animal themed slots - and it is fair to…
11 January 2022 |
Africa Cup of Nations 2022
Update: For info about the upcoming AFCON 2023 tournament please click here. The 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations is finally here. The greatest football championship in Africa starts on…
7 January 2022 |
Best Spina Zonke Games
HollywoodBets launched its Spina Zonke games range mid 2021 in South Africa and more and more players are drawn towards these fun online slots. With over 70 slot machines available it is…
4 January 2022 |
Hollywoodbets Branches
Some of you might not play yet with Hollywoodbets online or on mobile and rather prefer the personal contact and experience in a branch.
29 December 2021 |
India Tour of South Africa 2021/22
The India Tour of South Africa 2021/22 is upon us. Only three visiting cricketing nations have ever won a test series in South Africa. 
25 December 2021 |
Bye 2021, Hello 2022
While many of us had a glimpse of normality over the recent months 2021 has been another challenging year. The Covid-19 pandemic is still controlling the world and it will continue to…
22 December 2021 |

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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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