Gbets

Gbets Sportsbook Review

Carrying what feels like an already strong position amongst some of the most reputable South African sportsbooks, you probably would not have guessed that Gbets actually happens to be one of South Africa’s newer online sportsbooks. Launched in 2019 and carrying its license with the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, Gbets forms the newest entry into sports betting by the Gold Rush Group.

The team behind the successful launch carries with them over 20 years of iGaming experience across not just sports betting, but limited pay-out machines, Bingo, and casino offerings too. With a strong focus on driving innovation for local players, Gbets has placed a lot of emphasis on pushing the boundaries with new-to-market features, as well as ensuring core sports betting functionalities players know and love remain of top importance.

Players visiting Gbets will find a refreshingly clean and simplistic site design, with visually appealing iconography and a very useful menu bar which made navigating the site a breeze. The Gbets site is also responsive (Content adapts to the size of your device), so your experience with the content, promotions, deposits, and gameplay will be exactly the same regardless of the device you may be playing from.

Gbets offers punters an array of exciting betting options, from Pre-Match and Live Sports Betting with competitive odds, to a great selection of BetGames, E-Sports, Lucky Numbers, and more. Get setup in minutes with the quick and easy sign-up process, upload your FICA documents directly onto the Gbets site for Verification, and choose from tons of ZAR Friendly deposit payment methods when looking to make a deposit, Gbets has really covered all the basis to make your online experience as enjoyable as possible.

Gbets Welcome Bonus & Ongoing Promotions

When it comes to new players looking to sign up with Gbets, you will be greeted with a great Welcome Bonus that is sure to get your first bet off to a good start. The Welcome Bonus itself comes in the form of a R25 Free bet, ultimately allowing you the opportunity to place your very first bet with Gbets without having to make your own deposit from the outset.

Apart from the R25 Free Bet Welcome Bonus Gbets just had one further bonus incentive available in the form of a First Deposit Bonus.

Gbets Welcome Bonus

As mentioned, Gbets has in place a R25 Free bet Welcome Bonus for any new player who signs up with them. The Bonus is a Free Bet Bonus meaning that you do not need to make an initial deposit for it to be claimed, the bonus itself will be instantly credited as soon as you have registered.

• The R25 Free Bet is valid for one single or multiple bet (pre-match or live) at minimum odds of 1.50  (5/10). 
• Should the Free Bet win, the maximum winnings of R25 will be transferred to your account. The R25 Free Bet stake will subsequently be voided. 
• The maximum winnings redeemable from the R25 Bonus is R1000 (from initial Free Bet winnings). 
• A minimum deposit of R25 must be made and subsequently played through at 1 x turnover for your to be able to withdraw

Ongoing Gbets Promotions

One of the unfortunate downsides we experienced with Gbets was the limited ongoing bonus incentives they had on offer from the outset for their existing players, this, of course, was a direct comparison to many other South African sportsbooks which regularly have either a sports-specific bonus or alternatively some form of ongoing competition.

With this being said it is possible that these ongoing promotions may become available as you go, so it is not an immediate negative, however with this being said, it is nice to be able to view these in full from the start.

The ongoing promotion currently available at Gbets comes in the form of a First Deposit Bonus, this means that you will need to make a minimum deposit of R20, of which Gbets will then reward you with up to 100% bonus incentive on your initial deposit amount.

Gbets 100% First Deposit Bonus

Claiming your Gbets First deposit bonus is relatively simple.

1. Make sure that you have created your free players account first with Gbets
2. Once you have registered log into your account using your username and password.
3. Go ahead and click on the deposit button and choose your deposit payment method.
4. Make a deposit and the bonus will be instantly credited to your account.

• Punters will receive 100% of the value of their first deposit with Gbets up to a maximum of R1,000.
• The minimum deposit is R20
• The bonus expires 30 days after being claimed
• The bonus is subject to a wager turnover requirement of 3 x (times). Wagered at minimum odds of 0.50 (5/10)

Gbets Sign-up & Login Process

Creating our free players’ account with Gbets was a very simple process that took us less than 2 minutes in total to complete. The sign-up form is just a single page consisting of several general fields which were clear and very easy to populate and the whole process was equally as easy on mobile as it was on our computer.

How To Create An Account With Gbets

Step 1:

To get started simply click here to be redirected to the Gbets homepage. Remember that creating your free account can be done from any device at any time. Once you are on the homepage navigate to the top right-hand corner, there you will see the yellow “Register” button, click on this to open up the registration form

Step 2:

The sign-up form itself is just a single page long, and as mentioned can take you as quickly as 2 minutes to complete. Go ahead and enter in your personal details starting with your cellphone number (NG: Make sure it is a number you have access to as you will need to verify your account at the end using your number), your South African ID number, or alternatively a passport number, as well as a username and password that you will use each time you log in.

Make sure to tick the T’s & C’s box and finally click submit

Step 3:

Once you click submit the Gbets team will actually personally call you to welcome you, as well as confirm that your account has been successfully created, we personally loved this added level of customer service.

Verifying Your Gbets Account

As with any online sportsbook, you will be required by law to have your account FICA verified, now often verifying your newly created account can be done automatically by the support team, however, if for some reason the Gbets team requires additional personal information they will simply send you a message to request the documents they need you to send

What is FICA you ask? FICA, also known as the Financial Intelligence Centre Act was, in the simplest terms, issued to try and help curb financial crime, such as money laundering and tax evasion. By providing your FICA documentation you allow for any movements of money to be transparent and known by the various regulatory bodies.

Without having your account FICA verified you will not be able to withdraw any winnings from your account, so make sure this is completed beforehand to avoid any frustrations or unnecessary delays.

Gbets FICA Verification Process

When it comes to sharing any documentation with a sportsbook for FICA purposes the main thing we look out for is of course convenience, the process needs to be simple, and easy enough for us to complete so that we can get started on placing our bets.

Thankfully, Gbets offers just this. As a Gbets player, you will be able to easily upload any documentation that may be needed straight from your computer or cellphone, upload a saved version or even use your cellphone camera to take a picture of your document for approval.

Step 1:

Start by logging into your newly created Gbets players account using the username/email address and password you created.

Once logged into your account the next step is to locate the FICA upload section. Finding the FICA section is slightly different on your computer to your cellphone, on your mobile phone the FICA button can be found very easily in the main sticky bar menu at the bottom of your homepage screen, on your computer you will need to click on the profile icon located in the top right-hand corner, from the drop-down menu you can then click “edit profile”, and then finally “FICA Upload” in the left-hand menu options

Step 2:

Once you have clicked on the “FICA upload” button you will now be able to easily select from the drop-down menu which documents you would like to upload. Remember you are able to either upload documents that you may already have saved, alternatively you can also simply take a photo of the document using your cellphone camera.

• The file should be in JPG, PNG, GIF or PDF format and does not exceed 3MB.
• The document should be in the validity period
• The picture should be in real colors (not black and white).
• The picture should be taken from the original document and not be a digital montage.
• The document picture, personal data, signature, seal, and other information should be clearly readable.

Accepted FICA Documents

The following personal documents can be uploaded in order to have your account verified:

• Bank statement
• South African ID Card
• South African ID book
• Passport
• Proof of address

Step 3:

Once you have successfully uploaded your document, simply click submit and the Gbets support team will have your account verified, this can take anywhere from a few hours to 48hrs to complete. Should the Gbets team require any further information from you they will send you a direct message.

Exclusive Features

We know that the sports betting landscape is a competitive one, and in order for sportsbooks to remain on top they need to consistently provide unique and useful features to players. Gbets as a platform has really taken to task the mantra of forward innovation and the idea of future sports betting, as a result they have encompassed a whole array of exciting new offers for their members which elevate the playing experience to new levels

Live Sports Betting

• We’ve seen live sports betting hit the market in a big way over the past couple of years, particularly as players show greater demand for broader selections of sports betting options. Despite being fairly new to the market, Gbets has really entered with a bang on the live betting front, offering players an attractive and user friendly Live sports betting interface.

• From Soccer to cricket, basketball and even eSports, there is always something happening from around the world that players can tap into. Live streaming video options, heat maps and real time in game analysis ensure that players always have the info they need to strategies and set their best betting options.

• What we love about the Live betting feature is that you have the option to easily toggle fixtures between live and pre-match betting, no opening on new pages or redirects.

Jika Sports, eSports & Casino Games

• If you are into your virtual games then Gbets is definitely the place for you. One of the most attractive features that Gbets has is their large array of not just conventional sports betting options, but also the huge variety of virtual sports, eGames as well as lotto, bingo and Casino games.

• Players can sift through hundreds of different game options from Gbets Jika Sports section. For those unfamiliar with Jika sports – it is brand new virtual betting feature that includes virtual games across football, show jumping, racing roulette, and even motor racing.

• Betgames TV allows players to place their bets on live games like poker, speedy 7, baccarat and lucky 7. And If thats not enough for you, Gbets also has a massive selection of Lotto and Bingo options for players to choose from.

Mobile Betting With Gbets

Gbets may be one of the last operators to join the party, but they are by no means the underdogs, especially when it comes to mobile. Now It’s no surprise that South Africa is a mobile first gaming nation, so having a mobile first offering with a simple layout and design, easy navigation, and a full suite of features is what modern players have come to expect.

Gbets have really taken to the changing shifts in player habits, offering seamless and visually attractive offerings to PC and mobile players alike. Just like the PC offering, players can expect a simple, but effective layout showcasing all the same bells and whistles regardless of device.

What Gbets manages to get really right with their mobile option is the understanding of the device and the size of a mobile screen. To make sure that the site usability is as easy as possible, Gbets has created large, attractive, and easy-to-press icons making filtering through the different sections a breeze.

As with the PC version, players are easily able to change languages and the odds formats to suit their needs.

One of our pet peeves when it comes to mobile betting is small and hard to use registration or login buttons. Thankfully Gbets has this covered by removing a lot of unnecessary links and instead focusing on an easy to find and click login and registration point in the top right of your screen.

A drop down nav bar can be found in the left hand corner for easy site navigation. Players will have the full suite offering of all their favourite sports and fixtures.

Lucky numbers, Betgames and virtual sports are also available through the Gbets mobi offering.

Depositing Into Your Gbets Account

So you’ve created your Gbets account and you are ready to make your first deposit. Apart from the R30 Free No deposit bonus you receive on registration, you will also get a 100% up R1,000 match bonus when you make your deposit. If you not sure what this means, basically if you had to deposit R500, Gbets would add another R500 to your account.

As with any bonus, the 100% Match bonus requires a turnover of 3 times, meaning you need to place 3 different wages on the bonus amount before you can withdrawal.

To make your first deposit you will simply navigate to the yellow deposit button at the top of your screen, you will see a gift box next to this which contains your current promotional offers.

Once you click on deposits you will be met with one of the best deposit pages we have seen. It’s informative, easy to digest, user friendly, and pretty much exactly what any player is looking for when making a deposit online.

Players looking to deposit South African Rand (ZAR), have ample payment methods from which to choose from, Gbets have also made sure that at least 3 of South Africa’s major banks are available for direct deposits and EFT’s

Available Banking Methods For South African Players

The following Deposit methods are available to Gbets customers:

• SiD Instant EFT
• Paygate Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard)
• Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
• 1Voucher
• OTT Voucher
• Ozow
• Instant EFT
• CelBux Voucher
• Direct Bank Transfer
• Available Withdrawal Methods:

The following Withdrawal methods are available to Gbets customers:

• Peachpay Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
• Mpessa
• FNB eWallet
• CelBux Voucher
• OTT Payout

Safety & Security

If you have read through some of our other reviews, or even just know a little bit about us, you will know that one of the most important things we look out for is making sure that you, the player, is as safe and secure not only playing online, but also handling your money online.

Gambling License

The first place to start when looking to bet online is identifying the license that a bookmaker holds. License are everything as they essentially deem the operations of a sportsbook to be either legal or illegal. Without a proper license from one of the nine provincial gambling boards, players have no surety when it comes to their bets or the money they play with that specific sportsbook.

Gbets is operated by Dymanex Pty Ltd, and holds a license with the Western Cape Gambling and racing Board. License number 101 79 096.

Website Security

With any website, making sure that it contains all the relevant SSL security features is vitally important. Gbets is HTTPS secure meaning that it carries the sufficient protection, integrity, and privacy of the data exchanged between a server and a client (usually a browser). Using a sportsbooks that is HTTPS secure also authenticates the website and confirms its trustworthiness.

Protection of information

When it comes to the Gbets privacy policy the following is stated:

• They automatically receive and collect your internet usage information such as your IP Address, software version, and cookie information.
• In the way of cookies collected, Gbets uses these to remember your preferences such as language of choice, time zone and the pages you like to visit on their site
• Gbets reserves the right to utilise and share any of your personal information to the employees of the Goldrush group, this includes service providers such as marketing, fraud detection, auditing or technology services. This information will be utilised solely for account purposes only
• Gbets commits to not sell personal information to 3rd party vendors
• Personal information is secured via safe guard and server firewalls, including data-encryption

Gbets Customer Support

The following support methods are available should you have any questions or require any assistance when betting online

• Live chat: Available throughout the site 24/7. the live chat feature is fantastic to utilise for any day to day issues you may have, such as login trouble, depositing etc. All that is require is your number and your message and a support staff member will respond.
• General Support Email: support@Gbets.co.za
• Call Line: +27 8612 Gbets (42387)
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBetsZA/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/GbetsZA