Cloudbet
Crypto-first sportsbook, live since 2013. Official global sportsbook of PFL and Karate Combat. 200+ markets per top football match with bet builder, cash out and edit-a-bet. $2,500 cash welcome with zero rollover and under-10-minute crypto withdrawals.
At a glance
The shortest summary of the Cloudbet sportsbook. Use this as a quick check before reading the full review.
| Brand | Cloudbet |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Licence | Curacao eGaming |
| Sports | 70+ |
| Markets per match | 200+ |
| Min deposit | Network fee only (crypto) |
| Withdrawal | Under 10 minutes (crypto) |
| Currency | BTC, ETH, USDT and 11 more |
| Welcome | Up to $2,500 cash, no rollover |
Trust and licensing
Cloudbet operates under a Curacao eGaming licence, live since 2013. South Africa is not on the Cloudbet restricted list, so SA residents can register and bet. The platform is the official global sportsbook of PFL and Karate Combat, which is a strong third-party signal.
KYC is not required at sign up. Verification is only triggered on larger withdrawals or if the risk team flags an account. Player funds are kept in cold storage with multi-signature wallets.
| Licence | Curacao eGaming |
| KYC at signup | Not required |
| KYC on withdrawal | Risk-based, typically over $5,000 |
| Wallet security | Cold storage, multi-sig |
| 2FA | Yes, login and withdrawal |
| Self-exclusion | Yes, plus deposit and session limits |
Welcome bonus and ongoing promotions
Headline offer is up to $2,500 cash with zero rollover. The match is 100% on your first deposit up to that cap. You can withdraw the deposit and any wins straight away.
Ongoing perks: rakeback per bet, free bet drops, daily cash drops on selected leagues, and the invite-only VIP Club. Cloudbet Academy gives small free crypto credits for completing short educational quizzes.
Sports and markets
70+ sports including football, MMA, basketball, tennis, NFL, esports, cricket, motorsport, cycling and politics. Football coverage runs 200+ markets per top match with full bet builder, cash out and edit-a-bet support.
Strong on MMA and combat sports thanks to the PFL and Karate Combat partnerships. Light on SA local horse racing (no Greyville or Turffontein cards), so this is not the book for SA-specific racing punters.
Banking and payouts
Cloudbet is crypto only. Supported coins: BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH, DOGE, SOL, ADA, BNB, XRP, USDT, USDC and DAI. There is no card, EFT or voucher option. SA players need to fund a wallet on Luno, VALR or buy in-site via Swapped.com or MoonPay.
Withdrawals are usually processed in under 10 minutes once approved. No fee on the casino side, just the network fee. Min cash-out is around 0.0001 BTC equivalent.
| Min deposit | Network fee only |
| Withdrawal time | Under 10 minutes |
| Coins supported | BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, DAI and 9 more |
| Fiat support | No |
User experience
The Cloudbet sportsbook lives in the same wallet as the casino, so you can move between bet types without switching accounts. The live in-play view stacks events in a single column with a quick-bet sidebar.
Mobile: web only, no native app on iOS or Android. The mobile site is fast and the bet slip behaves like a native app. Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Japanese and more. Live streaming: selected events, mostly tennis and lower-tier football.
How Cloudbet compares
Against Hollywoodbets, Cloudbet wins on crypto banking and 24/7 withdrawals, but loses on SA local licence and on PSL market depth.
Against Pokerbet, Cloudbet has a deeper market book (200+ markets per match vs Pokerbet's lighter coverage on niche events) but no native real-money poker room.
Against Gbets, Cloudbet does not offer ZAR or SA-bank rails, which matters for SA punters who do not hold crypto.
Final verdict
Cloudbet is the right pick for crypto-first SA punters who want a sharp pre-match book and 24/7 access to in-play markets. Payouts process in under 10 minutes once approved, the welcome is $2,500 with zero rollover, and the brand has 12 years on the clock under one operator.
Where it falls short for SA players: no ZAR support, light on horse racing, and no native app. For a punter happy with crypto rails, Cloudbet earns the 4.2 out of 5 sportsbook score.
Frequently asked questions
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100% deposit match up to $2,500 with zero rollover, 70+ sports, PFL + Karate Combat official partnership and under-10-minute crypto payouts.
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How we tested this review
Reviewed by Ethan Pretorius
Senior editor, iGaming Reviews
More than ten years in South African iGaming. Background in cybersecurity and devops, which shapes how he tests sites.
We do not score a site from a desk. Before this review got a rating, we made a real account and ran the full journey: sign up, deposit, play, and withdraw. On every site we check:
- The licence is current with the National Gambling Board or the right provincial board.
- FICA checks work on a real account with a real South African ID.
- At least one deposit and one withdrawal, with the speed and any fees written down.
- Support is contacted on two channels, and reply times are noted.
- Responsible gambling tools work: deposit limits, time-outs, and self-exclusion.
- Bonus terms are read against the current T&Cs, with wagering and caps quoted by date.
Independence. We may earn a commission if you sign up through our links. This never changes the score or the verdict. The rating is set before any link is added. 18+. Gambling can be addictive. Play responsibly. National Responsible Gambling Programme helpline: 0800 006 008.
