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Bet.co.za

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Betcoza Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd
Bet.co.za
IndustryOnline gambling
Founded2010
HeadquartersCape Town, South Africa
Area served
South Africa
ServicesOnline betting & gaming
Number of employees
30 - 40
ParentTsogo Sun Gaming
Websitehttps://bet.co.za

Bet.co.za is a South African sports betting and entertainment company founded 2010. Bet.co.za offers online betting odds on soccer/football, horse racing, rugby, cricket, tennis, and other sports. Other types of games are offered, including Casino Games, Bet Games, Bet Spins (slots), and Lucky Numbers betting. Bet.co.za also operates Bet Central, a publisher of sports news and betting tips.

Bet.co.za is licensed and regulated by the Western Cape Gambling & Racing Board in South Africa.[citation needed]

History

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Bet.co.za was founded in 2010 after South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Headquarters located in Cape Town, NA – South Africa, South Africa.[1]

In 2017, Bet.co.za attracted attention with betting markets for the ANC presidential race, with Cyril Ramaphosa being the favourite.[2]

In 2018, Bet.co.za announced a partnership with former Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana soccer player Jimmy Tau.[3]

Tsogo Sun Gaming, a division of Tsogo Sun, acquired a majority ownership of Bet.co.za in 2020.[4][5]

Ownership

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Betcoza Online (Pty) Ltd, trading as Bet.co.za, is majority owned by Tsogo Sun Gaming, a division of Tsogo Sun.[5][4] Tsogo Sun Gaming trades under the ticker symbol TSG on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

References

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  1. ^ BettingSitesAfrica
  2. ^ "Ramaphosa is bookies' favourite to take top ANC post". Fin24. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  3. ^ "BET.co.za announce signing of Jimmy Tau". Sport. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  4. ^ a b "TSOGO SUN GAMING LIMITED – Acquisition of a 50.1% interest in Betcoza - SENS". Moneyweb. 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  5. ^ a b "Tsogo Sun to acquire betting platform Betcoza". BusinessLIVE. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
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