Terms and Conditions
Raging River Trading (Pty) Ltd is a private company incorporated and registered in South Africa under registration number 2011/134505/07, with its registered office at 3rd Floor, Waterview 2, Waterview Park, Century City, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa.
Raging River Trading (Pty) Ltd is licensed by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board to offer betting services under a bookmaker’s licence. The company is also authorised under a manufacturer’s licence (Licence Number: 10191881-003) to provide the software and back-end systems that support the Betway website.
All bets are deemed to be placed and received within the Republic of South Africa in accordance with applicable licence conditions.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) regulate the relationship between Raging River Trading (Pty) Ltd trading as Betway (“Betway”, “we”, “us”) and its customers (“Customer”, “you”).
These Terms include important provisions relating to:
- the opening and operation of a betting account;
- the conditions applicable to betting transactions; and
- the use of products and services made available on the site.
You should read these Terms carefully. By registering an account or using the services, you confirm that you understand and agree to be bound by these Terms.
Betway may update these Terms from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory or operational changes. Updated Terms will be published on the website and will take effect once posted. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically.
You are responsible for keeping records of your transactions and for familiarising yourself with applicable rules and policies.
USE OF SERVICES
By using the services, you confirm that:
- the services are used for personal, non-professional purposes only;
- you act on your own behalf and not for any third party;
- you understand that gambling involves a risk of financial loss; and
- you accept full responsibility for any losses incurred.
Your use of the services is at your own discretion and risk. To the extent permitted by law, Betway and its affiliates will not be liable for any losses arising from your use of the services.
You agree to comply with all applicable South African laws and regulations. Betway does not accept responsibility for any unlawful or unauthorised use of the services.
1. ELIGIBILITY TO BET
1.1 To open and use an account, you must:
- be a natural person (no companies or other entities);
- be at least 18 years old;
- complete the registration process accurately and in full;
- be accepted as an account holder by Betway;
- not be listed on the National Register of Excluded Persons in terms of the National Gambling Act, 2004; and
- comply with these Terms.
1.2 By completing the registration process, you confirm that you:
- have read and accepted these Terms and applicable betting rules; and
- are applying to enter into an agreement for the provision of betting services.
An account will be considered opened once Betway confirms registration or accepts a bet after receiving your completed registration details.
2. ACCOUNT OPENING AND MANAGEMENT
2.1 Accuracy of Information
You confirm that all information provided is accurate and up to date. You must notify Betway promptly of any changes to your personal, contact or financial details.
2.2 Acceptance of Applications
Betway reserves the right to:
- accept or decline any application;
- request additional information;
- suspend or restrict accounts; or
- stop accepting bets at its discretion.
Applications may be declined if information is incomplete, inaccurate or not provided within required timeframes.
2.3 Account Security and Use
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details.
You agree that you will:
- hold only one account;
- not open or use an account on behalf of another person;
- not allow others to use your account.
Betway may void bets and withhold winnings where these conditions are breached. You agree to indemnify Betway against any resulting claims or losses.
2.4 Account Closure
Betway may suspend or close your account if these Terms are breached.
2.5 Unauthorised Use
You must notify Betway immediately if you suspect unauthorised access to your account. You remain responsible for all activity until such notification is received.
2.6 Account Access
You will access your account using your login details, which may include your mobile number or another unique identifier and password.
2.7 Access Issues
If login details do not match registered information, access may be restricted until verification is completed.
3. FICA COMPLIANCE
3.1 Legal Requirements
Betway complies with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (“FICA”), which requires identity verification, transaction monitoring and record keeping to prevent unlawful activities.
3.2 Procedures
Betway follows FICA requirements and may implement additional measures to support responsible and compliant operations.
3.3 Identity Verification
Customers must provide:
- full names;
- South African ID or passport number;
- email address;
- mobile number; and
- source of funds.
3.4 Account Activation
Accounts will only be activated once identity verification is completed.
3.5 Supporting Documents
Betway may request:
- identification documents;
- proof of residential address (not older than 3 months);
- proof of bank details.
Failure to provide required documents may result in account suspension or refusal.
3.6 Reporting Obligations
Betway is required to report suspicious or unusual transactions to the Financial Intelligence Centre.
3.7 Suspension Rights
Accounts that do not meet FICA requirements may be suspended.
3.8 Ongoing Verification
Betway may request verification documents at any time.
4. EVENTS AND BETTING MARKETS
4.1 Available Markets
Betway determines, at its discretion, the events and markets available for betting.
The following apply:
- Bets on related contingencies (where outcomes are dependent) are not permitted;
- Such bets may be voided and stakes returned;
- Multiple bets involving the same event or team may be treated as related contingencies.
4.2 Stake Limits
Minimum and maximum stake limits may apply. Customers are responsible for checking applicable limits before placing a bet.
4.3 Payout Limits
Betway may set limits on potential winnings or losses per bet.
4.4 In-Running Bets
Live (in-running) betting may be offered at Betway’s discretion, subject to conditions, including availability of event coverage.
4.5 Spreads
Any spreads offered are determined by Betway and may vary. Customers should confirm applicable spreads before placing bets.