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Vegas Bets vs Virgin Bet
Vegas Bets edges it overall (7.3 vs 7.0), winning 4 of our 6 rating categories. Vegas Bets typically offers better odds. Both are licensed in South Africa.
Vegas Bets
Somerset West bookmaker with sharp football prices and weekly cashback
🇿🇦 Welcome offer
No sports welcome bonus currently
Virgin Bet
LiveScore Group's Kambi-powered sportsbook, now licensed in South Africa
🇿🇦 Welcome offer
No sports welcome bonus currently
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Ratings compared
| Category | Vegas Bets | Virgin Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Odds | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Markets | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Bonuses | 6.6 | 5.5 |
| App | 6.4 | 7.0 |
| Payments | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Support | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| Typical football margin | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Overall | 7.3 | 7.0 |
Features compared
| Feature | Vegas Bets | Virgin Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Live betting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cash out | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bet builder | – | ✓ |
| Booking codes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Early payout | ✓ | – |
| Android app | – | ✓ |
Why choose Vegas Bets
- ✓Low football margins
- ✓Thursday sports cashback of 10–15%
- ✓Long-established, Western Cape-licensed operator
Payments in South Africa
Visa / Mastercard · Capitec Pay · Bank transfer · 1Voucher · OTT Voucher · Blu Voucher
Why choose Virgin Bet
- ✓Deep Kambi markets on the major leagues
- ✓Cash out and bet builder
- ✓Shareable booking codes
Payments in South Africa
Instant EFT (Ozow) · Visa / Mastercard · 1Voucher · OTT Voucher · Blu Voucher
Switching between Vegas Bets and Virgin Bet?
Convert booking codes in either direction.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vegas Bets or Virgin Bet better?
In our ratings Vegas Bets scores higher overall (7.3/10 vs 7.0/10). The better choice depends on whether you prioritise odds, bonuses, app quality or payment options.
Which has better odds, Vegas Bets or Virgin Bet?
Vegas Bets typically has the lower margin on football (5.9%), which usually means better odds. Prices vary by match, so check our odds comparison.
Can I have accounts with both Vegas 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.