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  "name": "ZA Bet licensed operator route reference data",
  "description": "Machine-readable reference data for ZA Bet operator route reviews. This is not live odds, legal advice, account support, or a guarantee that an offer is available to every user.",
  "publisher": "ZA Bet",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://zabet.co.za/data/",
  "jsonUrl": "https://zabet.co.za/data/licensed-operator-routes.json",
  "csvUrl": "https://zabet.co.za/data/licensed-operator-routes.csv",
  "datasetUpdated": "2026-05-27",
  "usageNote": "Cite the relevant ZA Bet review URL and verify current operator terms, licensing and responsible-gambling rules before relying on any commercial claim.",
  "disclosure": "ZA Bet may earn commission from partner links to ZARbet, Betway, JackpotCity, 10bet, Playabets, TopBet, BetBus, Apex Bets and Hollywoodbets. Commercial terms do not change editorial cautions.",
  "responsibleGambling": "18+ only. National Responsible Gambling Programme: 0800 006 008. Gambling can be addictive. Bet only with money you can afford to lose and use deposit limits before you bet.",
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    {
      "label": "National Gambling Board verified operators portal",
      "publisher": "National Gambling Board",
      "url": "https://www.ngb.org.za/verified-operators/",
      "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
      "supportsClaim": "Reference point for checking South African bookmaker and operator records before depositing."
    },
    {
      "label": "National Gambling Board FAQs",
      "publisher": "National Gambling Board",
      "url": "https://www.ngb.org.za/faqs/",
      "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
      "supportsClaim": "Legal context for online betting and interactive gambling questions in South Africa."
    },
    {
      "label": "National Gambling Board betting sector page",
      "publisher": "National Gambling Board",
      "url": "https://www.ngb.org.za/industry-performance/sectors/betting/",
      "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
      "supportsClaim": "Sector context for fixed-odds betting and bookmaker activity in South Africa."
    },
    {
      "label": "National Responsible Gambling Programme",
      "publisher": "South African Responsible Gambling Foundation",
      "url": "https://responsiblegambling.org.za/",
      "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
      "supportsClaim": "Responsible gambling support and the 0800 006 008 counselling line."
    },
    {
      "label": "Advertising Regulatory Board gambling appendix",
      "publisher": "Advertising Regulatory Board",
      "url": "https://www.arb.org.za/assets/gambling-appendix.pdf",
      "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
      "supportsClaim": "Advertising caution context for gambling promotions and claims."
    }
  ],
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    {
      "slug": "zar-bets",
      "name": "ZAR Bets",
      "legalEntity": "Apollo Gaming (Pty) Ltd, per imported ZARbet source evidence.",
      "reviewUrl": "https://zabet.co.za/reviews/zar-bets/",
      "sponsoredPartnerRouteUrl": "https://record.zarpartners.co.za/_Oa9ccW3p6yIOMRDMpvVHzmNd7ZgqdRLk/1/",
      "sponsoredRouteRel": "nofollow sponsored noopener noreferrer",
      "routeLabel": "Current ZARbet welcome link",
      "primaryCta": "TRIPLE MY DEPOSIT, UP TO R2,000",
      "bestFor": "Welcome offers, sportsbook signup and readers who came looking for ZARbet specifically.",
      "productScope": [
        "Welcome offer",
        "Sportsbook",
        "Football",
        "Account link",
        "Bonus and offer pages"
      ],
      "recommendedFor": [
        "First link for visitors who meant ZARbet.",
        "Strong fit for welcome-bonus pages.",
        "Clear bonus-first destination before broader comparison."
      ],
      "avoidIf": [
        "Check live licence status before launch.",
        "Check welcome-offer terms before publishing amounts.",
        "Not every account is eligible for casino or slots products."
      ],
      "offerHeadline": "200% First Deposit Match up to R2000",
      "offerSummary": "Featured ZARbet link: ZARbet currently lists a 200% first deposit match bonus up to R2000. Check current ZARbet terms before deposit.",
      "licenceStatus": "NGB listing, licence 10010581-030",
      "licenceSummary": "The NGB register lists Apollo Gaming 2024 (Pty) Ltd t/a ZARbet.co.za as a licensed bookmaker in the Western Cape, at Dock Road Junction in the V&A Waterfront, under licence 10010581-030. ZARbet’s own footer states 10010581-031, first issued 28 March 2024, and the site also carries 10010581-029. The base licence is the same in all three; the suffix increments on renewal, so the register and the footer are one step apart. Checked 1 September 2026.",
      "termsCaution": "Read ZAR Bets terms for eligible products, wagering, expiry, account verification, withdrawal and responsible gambling rules before depositing.",
      "verificationSteps": [
        "Open the ZARbet WCGRB information page.",
        "Open current offer and terms pages.",
        "Check account, FICA, withdrawal and safer-play rules."
      ],
      "evidenceStatus": null,
      "decisionScorecard": {
        "productFit": "Welcome offers, sportsbook signup and readers who came looking for ZARbet specifically.",
        "mainUseCase": "Current ZARbet welcome link",
        "verificationPriority": "NGB listing, licence 10010581-030",
        "preClickRisk": "Read ZAR Bets terms for eligible products, wagering, expiry, account verification, withdrawal and responsible gambling rules before depositing.",
        "safeNextStep": "Read the ZA Bet ZAR Bets review, then verify current operator terms before registration or deposit."
      },
      "sourceLastCheckedLatest": "2026-08-05",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "ZARbet promotions page",
          "publisher": "ZARbet",
          "url": "https://www.zarbet.co.za/promotions",
          "lastChecked": "2026-07-01",
          "supportsClaim": "Official promotions page lists a 200% first deposit match bonus with a R20+ deposit and a maximum bonus of R2000."
        },
        {
          "label": "ZARbet terms and conditions",
          "publisher": "ZARbet",
          "url": "https://sports.zarbet.co.za/terms-and-conditions",
          "lastChecked": "2026-07-01",
          "supportsClaim": "Account rules, betting terms, bonus references and product cautions, including that first-deposit welcome bonuses follow the offer advertised on the website."
        },
        {
          "label": "ZARbet WCGRB information page",
          "publisher": "ZARbet",
          "url": "https://www.zarbet.co.za/wcgrb",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board licence statement and responsible gambling support."
        },
        {
          "label": "National Gambling Board verified operators portal",
          "publisher": "National Gambling Board",
          "url": "https://www.ngb.org.za/verified-operators/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Reference point for checking South African bookmaker and operator records before depositing."
        },
        {
          "label": "National Gambling Board FAQs",
          "publisher": "National Gambling Board",
          "url": "https://www.ngb.org.za/faqs/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Legal context for online betting and interactive gambling questions in South Africa."
        },
        {
          "label": "National Gambling Board betting sector page",
          "publisher": "National Gambling Board",
          "url": "https://www.ngb.org.za/industry-performance/sectors/betting/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Sector context for fixed-odds betting and bookmaker activity in South Africa."
        },
        {
          "label": "National Responsible Gambling Programme",
          "publisher": "South African Responsible Gambling Foundation",
          "url": "https://responsiblegambling.org.za/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Responsible gambling support and the 0800 006 008 counselling line."
        },
        {
          "label": "Advertising Regulatory Board gambling appendix",
          "publisher": "Advertising Regulatory Board",
          "url": "https://www.arb.org.za/assets/gambling-appendix.pdf",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Advertising caution context for gambling promotions and claims."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "slug": "easybet",
      "name": "Easybet",
      "legalEntity": "Easybet Group (Pty) Ltd, registration number 2022/541017/07, and Easybet Group EC (Pty) Ltd, registration number 2024/745057/07, per the Easybet affiliate agreement received 2026-08-12.",
      "reviewUrl": "https://zabet.co.za/reviews/easybet/",
      "sponsoredPartnerRouteUrl": "https://ebpartners.click/o/Czeb5d?lpage=7hwEEp&s1=licensedbets",
      "sponsoredRouteRel": "nofollow sponsored noopener noreferrer",
      "routeLabel": "Sportsbook + casino link",
      "primaryCta": "GET MY R50 FREE BET",
      "bestFor": "Sportsbook and Aviator users comparing first-deposit offers before opening an account.",
      "productScope": [
        "Sportsbook",
        "Football",
        "Aviator",
        "Lucky Numbers",
        "Live dealer",
        "Casino after terms check"
      ],
      "recommendedFor": [
        "Two provincial bookmaker licences, both numbered, evidenced from the operator's own agreement rather than a website footer.",
        "The largest advertised first-deposit match of any route listed on this site.",
        "Covers sportsbook, Aviator and Lucky Numbers, which matches what this site's pages are about."
      ],
      "avoidIf": [
        "The offer wording changes between the promotions page and the cashier. Read both before depositing.",
        "The 150% match applies to a first deposit only, not to later ones.",
        "Bonus bets carry wagering terms. Check what you are allowed to withdraw before you deposit."
      ],
      "offerHeadline": "150% first deposit match, up to R5,000 in bonus bets",
      "offerSummary": "Read on easybet.co.za on 2026-08-26, in Easybet's own words: \"Get a 150% Match on your first deposit, choose between 100 Free Spins or up to R5 000 in Bonus Bets\". Deposit at least R50 to qualify for the match; the general minimum deposit is R5. Easybet also runs a separate R50 sign-up bonus with 25 free spins that needs no deposit to receive. Figures confirmed by their affiliate manager on 2026-08-26.",
      "licenceStatus": "Two provincial licences, both numbered, read from the operator agreement",
      "licenceSummary": "Easybet Group (Pty) Ltd holds Western Cape Bookmaker Licence 10191733-004, issued 1 December 2025. Easybet Group EC (Pty) Ltd holds Eastern Cape Bookmaker Licence ECBM 029. Both are named in the affiliate agreement received on 12 August 2026.",
      "termsCaution": "Easybet runs many promotions at once, including an R50 no-deposit signup and an R500 first-bet match. Check which one your deposit qualifies for, then read the wagering, the expiry and the FICA requirements before you pay in. Bonus bets are not cash.",
      "verificationSteps": [
        "Open the Easybet promotions page and confirm the 150% match is still advertised and on what terms.",
        "Check both licence numbers against the Western Cape and Eastern Cape regulator records.",
        "Read the FICA and withdrawal requirements before depositing."
      ],
      "evidenceStatus": {
        "label": "Easybet offer and licence evidence",
        "checkedOn": "2026-08-21",
        "summary": "Offer wording read off easybet.co.za on 2026-08-21. Licence numbers and legal entities read from the Easybet affiliate agreement received 2026-08-12.",
        "unknowns": [
          "The minimum deposit qualifying for the 150% match is not stated on the promotions page.",
          "The affiliate agreement is not yet signed, so the commercial terms are not contractually locked."
        ]
      },
      "decisionScorecard": {
        "productFit": "Sportsbook and Aviator users comparing first-deposit offers before opening an account.",
        "mainUseCase": "Sportsbook + casino link",
        "verificationPriority": "Two provincial licences, both numbered, read from the operator agreement",
        "preClickRisk": "Easybet runs many promotions at once, including an R50 no-deposit signup and an R500 first-bet match. Check which one your deposit qualifies for, then read the wagering, the expiry and the FICA requirements before you pay in. Bonus bets are not cash.",
        "safeNextStep": "Read the ZA Bet Easybet review, then verify current operator terms before registration or deposit."
      },
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "slug": "betway",
      "name": "Betway",
      "legalEntity": "Betway South Africa, operated by Hosken Consolidated Investments group; confirm live operator details on the official site.",
      "reviewUrl": "https://zabet.co.za/reviews/betway/",
      "sponsoredPartnerRouteUrl": "https://www.betway.co.za/?btag=P118275-PR38764-CM116106-TS2122301",
      "sponsoredRouteRel": "nofollow sponsored noopener noreferrer",
      "routeLabel": "Featured partner: sportsbook + casino link",
      "primaryCta": "Open Betway welcome link",
      "bestFor": "Sports betting, soccer, the World Cup, Aviator and Lucky Numbers.",
      "productScope": [
        "Sportsbook",
        "Soccer",
        "World Cup",
        "Casino",
        "Aviator",
        "Lucky Numbers",
        "Mobile + app links"
      ],
      "recommendedFor": [
        "Broadest SA product scope in one link: sportsbook + casino + Aviator + Lucky Numbers.",
        "Strong brand recognition across SA soccer and sports."
      ],
      "avoidIf": [
        "Verify current Betway welcome-bonus terms before deposit.",
        "Product scope can vary between Betway sportsbook and casino landings.",
        "Marketing copy is not live odds and not a guaranteed outcome."
      ],
      "offerHeadline": "Tracked partner link to SA sportsbook + casino + Aviator + Lucky Numbers",
      "offerSummary": "Tracked partner link via SuperPartners Africa to the Betway SA homepage. Welcome-bonus headline and terms must be checked on the current Betway promotions page before deposit.",
      "licenceStatus": "NGB listing, licences 9-2-1-09658 and 10181496-012",
      "licenceSummary": "Betway South Africa runs on two licences held by two entities. Eastern Dawn Sports (Pty) Ltd (2021/915692/07) is regulated by the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator under bookmaker licence 9-2-1-09658, which the NGB register lists as Betway/Jackpot City. Raging River Trading (Pty) Ltd (2011/134505/07) is regulated by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board under bookmaker licence 10181496-012, first issued 1 December 2016, and appears in the register at Century City. Both numbers are on the register. Checked 1 September 2026.",
      "termsCaution": "Read Betway terms for product eligibility, welcome-bonus wagering, expiry, account verification, withdrawal rules and responsible gambling controls before depositing.",
      "verificationSteps": [
        "Open current Betway homepage and responsible-gambling page.",
        "Confirm the current licence number on the operator's own site footer, then check it against the NGB register.",
        "Check FICA, withdrawal and safer-play terms before deposit."
      ],
      "evidenceStatus": null,
      "decisionScorecard": {
        "productFit": "Sports betting, soccer, the World Cup, Aviator and Lucky Numbers.",
        "mainUseCase": "Featured partner: sportsbook + casino link",
        "verificationPriority": "NGB listing, licences 9-2-1-09658 and 10181496-012",
        "preClickRisk": "Read Betway terms for product eligibility, welcome-bonus wagering, expiry, account verification, withdrawal rules and responsible gambling controls before depositing.",
        "safeNextStep": "Read the ZA Bet Betway review, then verify current operator terms before registration or deposit."
      },
      "sourceLastCheckedLatest": "2026-08-05",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Betway South Africa homepage",
          "publisher": "Betway South Africa",
          "url": "https://www.betway.co.za/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-05-23",
          "supportsClaim": "Official Betway SA destination with sportsbook, casino, Aviator and Lucky Numbers product scope visible from the homepage."
        },
        {
          "label": "Betway responsible gambling page",
          "publisher": "Betway South Africa",
          "url": "https://www.betway.co.za/responsible-gambling",
          "lastChecked": "2026-05-23",
          "supportsClaim": "Operator-side safer-play tools, deposit limits, self-exclusion and NRGP referral."
        },
        {
          "label": "SuperPartners Africa affiliate programme",
          "publisher": "SuperPartners Africa",
          "url": "https://www.superpartnersafrica.com/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-05-23",
          "supportsClaim": "Confirms Betway South Africa is a tracked partner of this site."
        },
        {
          "label": "National Gambling Board verified operators portal",
          "publisher": "National Gambling Board",
          "url": "https://www.ngb.org.za/verified-operators/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Reference point for checking South African bookmaker and operator records before depositing."
        },
        {
          "label": "National Gambling Board FAQs",
          "publisher": "National Gambling Board",
          "url": "https://www.ngb.org.za/faqs/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Legal context for online betting and interactive gambling questions in South Africa."
        },
        {
          "label": "National Gambling Board betting sector page",
          "publisher": "National Gambling Board",
          "url": "https://www.ngb.org.za/industry-performance/sectors/betting/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Sector context for fixed-odds betting and bookmaker activity in South Africa."
        },
        {
          "label": "National Responsible Gambling Programme",
          "publisher": "South African Responsible Gambling Foundation",
          "url": "https://responsiblegambling.org.za/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Responsible gambling support and the 0800 006 008 counselling line."
        },
        {
          "label": "Advertising Regulatory Board gambling appendix",
          "publisher": "Advertising Regulatory Board",
          "url": "https://www.arb.org.za/assets/gambling-appendix.pdf",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Advertising caution context for gambling promotions and claims."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "slug": "jackpotcity",
      "name": "JackpotCity",
      "legalEntity": "JackpotCity South Africa, Bayton Limited group; confirm live operator details on the official site.",
      "reviewUrl": "https://zabet.co.za/reviews/jackpotcity/",
      "sponsoredPartnerRouteUrl": "https://www.jackpotcity.co.za/promotions/?btag=P118276-PR38993-CM120358-TS2122302",
      "sponsoredRouteRel": "nofollow sponsored noopener noreferrer",
      "routeLabel": "Featured partner: casino link",
      "primaryCta": "Claim JackpotCity welcome offer",
      "bestFor": "Casino, slots, live dealer, table games and welcome offers.",
      "productScope": [
        "Casino",
        "Slots",
        "Live dealer",
        "Table games",
        "Jackpots",
        "Welcome bonus",
        "Mobile casino"
      ],
      "recommendedFor": [
        "Dedicated SA online-casino brand: slots, live dealer, jackpots and table games in one link.",
        "Strong brand recognition across SA casino market."
      ],
      "avoidIf": [
        "Verify current JackpotCity welcome-bonus terms before deposit.",
        "Casino product scope can vary between JackpotCity landing pages.",
        "Marketing copy is not a guaranteed outcome."
      ],
      "offerHeadline": "Tracked partner link to SA online casino: slots, live dealer, jackpots and welcome offers",
      "offerSummary": "Tracked partner link via iPlay Partners to the JackpotCity SA promotions page. Welcome-bonus headline and terms must be checked on the current JackpotCity promotions page before deposit.",
      "licenceStatus": "NGB listing, licence 9-2-1-09658",
      "licenceSummary": "JackpotCity’s South African footer names Eastern Dawn Sports (Pty) Ltd (2021/915692/07) as the licensed operator, regulated by the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator under bookmaker licence 9-2-1-09658, first issued 25 April 2023. The NGB register carries that licence number in Mpumalanga under the name Betway/Jackpot City, so the two brands run on one bookmaker licence rather than one each. Checked 1 September 2026.",
      "termsCaution": "Read JackpotCity terms for casino-game eligibility, welcome-bonus wagering, expiry, account verification, withdrawal rules and responsible gambling controls before depositing.",
      "verificationSteps": [
        "Open current JackpotCity SA homepage and responsible-gambling page.",
        "Verify iPlay Partners tracked partner programme status.",
        "Check FICA, withdrawal and safer-play terms before deposit."
      ],
      "evidenceStatus": null,
      "decisionScorecard": {
        "productFit": "Casino, slots, live dealer, table games and welcome offers.",
        "mainUseCase": "Featured partner: casino link",
        "verificationPriority": "NGB listing, licence 9-2-1-09658",
        "preClickRisk": "Read JackpotCity terms for casino-game eligibility, welcome-bonus wagering, expiry, account verification, withdrawal rules and responsible gambling controls before depositing.",
        "safeNextStep": "Read the ZA Bet JackpotCity review, then verify current operator terms before registration or deposit."
      },
      "sourceLastCheckedLatest": "2026-08-05",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "JackpotCity South Africa homepage",
          "publisher": "JackpotCity South Africa",
          "url": "https://www.jackpotcity.co.za/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-05-23",
          "supportsClaim": "Official JackpotCity SA destination for current welcome-offer, casino game scope and licence references."
        },
        {
          "label": "JackpotCity SA promotions page",
          "publisher": "JackpotCity South Africa",
          "url": "https://www.jackpotcity.co.za/promotions/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-05-23",
          "supportsClaim": "Live promotions and welcome-bonus terms. The tracked partner CTA points here."
        },
        {
          "label": "National Gambling Board verified operators portal",
          "publisher": "National Gambling Board",
          "url": "https://www.ngb.org.za/verified-operators/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Reference point for checking South African bookmaker and operator records before depositing."
        },
        {
          "label": "National Gambling Board FAQs",
          "publisher": "National Gambling Board",
          "url": "https://www.ngb.org.za/faqs/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Legal context for online betting and interactive gambling questions in South Africa."
        },
        {
          "label": "National Gambling Board betting sector page",
          "publisher": "National Gambling Board",
          "url": "https://www.ngb.org.za/industry-performance/sectors/betting/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Sector context for fixed-odds betting and bookmaker activity in South Africa."
        },
        {
          "label": "National Responsible Gambling Programme",
          "publisher": "South African Responsible Gambling Foundation",
          "url": "https://responsiblegambling.org.za/",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Responsible gambling support and the 0800 006 008 counselling line."
        },
        {
          "label": "Advertising Regulatory Board gambling appendix",
          "publisher": "Advertising Regulatory Board",
          "url": "https://www.arb.org.za/assets/gambling-appendix.pdf",
          "lastChecked": "2026-08-05",
          "supportsClaim": "Advertising caution context for gambling promotions and claims."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "slug": "10bet",
      "name": "10bet",
      "legalEntity": "Edcobrite (Pty) Ltd t/a 10bet South Africa, per the official privacy policy.",
      "reviewUrl": "https://zabet.co.za/reviews/10bet/",
      "sponsoredPartnerRouteUrl": "https://partners.10betaffiliates.co.za/visit/?bta=36915&brand=10betza",
      "sponsoredRouteRel": "nofollow sponsored noopener noreferrer",
      "routeLabel": "Sports + bonus link",
      "primaryCta": "DOUBLE MY DEPOSIT, UP TO R5,000",
      "bestFor": "Sports betting, football, rugby, general betting-site and app users.",
      "productScope": [
        "Sportsbook",
        "Live betting",
        "Virtuals",
        "Casino and live-dealer games",
        "Football and rugby markets after current availability check"
      ],
      "recommendedFor": [
        "The NGB record independently matches the official licence reference.",
        "The active official offer has a concrete amount, eligible product areas and minimum deposit to check.",
        "The page exposes the legal entity, account, verification, withdrawal and promotion checks before the operator link."
      ],
      "avoidIf": [
        "The active offer and account eligibility can change, so re-open the promotion and promotional terms before publication or deposit.",
        "An official first-deposit page still exists but is marked INACTIVE, so its old Free Bet and Free Spins copy must not be presented as current.",
        "The broken licence image is a source-hygiene defect, and withdrawal timing depends on payment method, identity checks and account review; no guaranteed payout time is claimed."
      ],
      "offerHeadline": "100% welcome bonus up to R5,000",
      "offerSummary": "The active official promotions page says first-time depositors can receive a 100% deposit match up to R5,000 from a minimum R50 deposit for Sports, Casino and Live Casino. It also says free spins are no longer part of the welcome bonus. The separate first-deposit page is marked INACTIVE and must not be treated as the current offer.",
      "licenceStatus": "NGB listing, licence 9-2-1-09661",
      "licenceSummary": "The National Gambling Board verified-operators list, last updated 17 June 2026, lists 10Bet as a BOOKMAKER in Mpumalanga under licence reference 9-2-1-09661. The official 10bet registration page makes the same reference. The About Us page links a bookmaker licence image that returned 404 on 5 August 2026, which is a broken source asset, not an unresolved licence record.",
      "termsCaution": "The official terms cover Sports, Live Betting and Virtuals, FICA and KYC checks, one account and promotion-specific rules. They say identity and address documents may be required before withdrawal and label their own page Version 1.0 dated 27 September 2023. Withdrawal timing depends on the payment method and is an estimate.",
      "verificationSteps": [
        "Match the 10bet registration page and the NGB verified-operators record for licence 9-2-1-09661, then check the privacy policy for the disclosed legal entity.",
        "Open the active Promotions page and its promotional terms; check the R50 minimum, eligibility, expiry, wagering and product rules. Ignore the separate first-deposit page because it is marked INACTIVE.",
        "Read the Terms sections on FICA and KYC before depositing: proof of identity and proof of address may be required before a withdrawal.",
        "Check the one-account rule, same-name payment requirement, withdrawal method limits and responsible-gambling controls before registering."
      ],
      "evidenceStatus": {
        "label": "Source refresh, regulator match",
        "checkedOn": "2026-08-05",
        "summary": "The official registration, About Us, privacy, promotions, promotional-terms and terms pages were accessible. The NGB verified-operators record independently matches licence 9-2-1-09661. The active offers page governs the current welcome wording, while a separate first-deposit page is explicitly INACTIVE and the About Us licence image returned 404, preserving both source contradictions without treating them as live licence uncertainty.",
        "unknowns": [
          "Whether the current welcome offer is available to a particular account after registration and eligibility checks.",
          "Any real withdrawal outcome, payout speed or player activity.",
          "Whether the official offer or terms change before a future authorised publication or production parity check."
        ]
      },
      "decisionScorecard": {
        "productFit": "Sports betting, football, rugby, general betting-site and app users.",
        "mainUseCase": "Sports + bonus link",
        "verificationPriority": "NGB listing, licence 9-2-1-09661",
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        {
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        {
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