Recent new entrant to the South African online booking community, GreatOdds is delighted to offer a R1500 risk free first bet to potential new customers.

GreatOdds aims to combine the country’s innate passion and fervour for sports with their knowledge of gaming odds and statistics. The site, which is partnered with the world’s largest and most prominent bookmaker, Sportingbet, will also offer the local user a number of unique added features, previously unavailable in the South African marketplace.

The R1500 risk free first bet provides punters with the perfect opportunity to browse the comprehensive range of markets available on the GreatOdds Sportsbook. Punters are not restricted to selecting the outright result  market, for example, GreatOdds offer more than 30 individual markets on any single English Premier League football match, including first goal scorer, total goals, time of first goal and correct score to name but a few!

All the sports popular with South African punters are covered including Super 14 and local and international horse racing.  The forthcoming IPL to be held in South Africa will offer cricket punters the opportunity to get involved in what promises to be an exciting tournament where your viewing pleasure can be enhanced with a punt along the way.

“Sports betting in South Africa is still in its infancy,” comments GreatOdds Operations Head, Tyrone Dobbin. “GreatOdds aims to grow and strengthen this burgeoning industry, while allowing SA sports fans the opportunity to enhance their sporting experience and make use of a comprehensive, professional and secure service.”

Risk-Free first bet - How it Works

The registrant deposits cash at a minimum of R50 and then places a bet on any sport of their choice. If the bet loses, we will credit the account with the amount lost up to R1500. All that registrant has to do is email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with bonus code RF001GA. This is explained in more detail in the 3 steps below.

Step1: Make a deposit

Make a deposit from as little as R50.

Step2: Place a bet on a sport and event of your choice

We have loads to choose from. Perhaps try one of this week's Super14 games?

Step3: Should your bet lose (hopefully not) claim back your loss

In the unfortunate event of your first bet losing, simply email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it quoting reference "Risk Free First Bet" and your account number. We will add a bonus to your account, equivalent to that of the amount lost, up to a maximum of up to R1500.

Terms and Conditions, full details are available at the following address: http://www.greatodds.com:80/t/RF_promotion.aspx

Notes:

GreatOdds, a division of NETBET is endorsed by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board and is VeriSign certified.

About GreatOdds

GreatOdds is South Africa’s largest online bookmaking operation. Utilising 50 traders to set and trade the odds, GreatOdds provides an interactive, comprehensive Sportsbook for South African sports fans.

GreatOdds is also partnered with the world’s largest bookmaker, Sportingbet.

For further information or to place your bets, visit www.greatodds.com.