After a sustained run of strong player numbers, we're putting our money where our mouth is. Every nightly tournament guarantee is going up. The Sunday Slam. The Super Sunday. The weeklies. All of it. You've been showing up. Week after week, night after night, you've been filling the tables, building the fields, and making Pokerbet's tournament schedule the most competitive in South African online poker. So it's only right that we reward that loyalty — and that's exactly what

Pokerbet ambassador Khululekani Zenani is proving that success isn’t limited to just one arena. Fresh off completing his Computer Science degree at the Tshwane University of Technology, Khululekani continues to build an impressive foundation off the mat to match his growing reputation on it. This latest achievement adds to his earlier Diploma in Computer Science and Programming, completed between January 2022 and July 2025. Not one to slow down, Khululekani celebrated his aca

The cards have been dealt, the chips have been counted, and the dust has finally settled on what has been, without question, the greatest SAOPS in Pokerbet history. Seven events. Seven nights of incredible poker. And a community that showed up and delivered beyond every expectation. From the first shuffle to the final hand, this series was something special and it wouldn't have been possible without every single player who took their seat at the virtual felt. This one's for y

The South African Online Poker Series (SAOPS): Autumn Edition 2026 is almost here, and it’s set to be the most electrifying chapter of the year. From 26–31 May 2026, South Africa’s poker community will clash across seven epic events, chasing glory, bragging rights, and the ultimate prize: an EPT Barcelona package for the Player of the Series Shootout Champion. This is your chance to etch your name into SAOPS history. Bigger Guarantees. Bigger Rewards. SAOPS Autumn Edition rai

Over R3.5 million is up for grabs at the SAOPS: Autumn Edition, running from 26–31 May 2026. But the real battle begins after the final hand is dealt. The top 8 players on the Player of the Series leaderboard will advance to an exclusive Shootout tournament, where only one will walk away with the ultimate prize: an EPT Barcelona package. PLAYER OF THE SERIES TERMS AND CONDITIONS: All players who finish in the money across the seven (7) SAOPS events outlined above will earn p

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, a rising star in women’s boxing, Monica "Savage" Mkandla, delivered yet another commanding performance, keeping her unbeaten (9-0) record intact in the bantamweight division in South Africa. Sponsored proudly by Pokerbet, Mkandla’s latest victory reinforces her reputation as one of Africa’s most promising female fighters and a role model for resilience, discipline, and determination Fight Highlights Mkandla showcased her trademark speed and defens

An update regarding the Rebuy & Add-On Rules in our Poker tournaments.

The more you cash, the more you win! Points will be awarded to all players who cash in each event of the series according to the Global Poker Index system. The 10 top ranked players will win Player of the Series prizes as per the below breakdown: First place: 10 x entries into the remaining 2026 Monthly Million and SAOPS Main Events Second Place: 5 x entries into the remaining 2026 Monthly Million and SAOPS Main Events Third Place: 3 x entries into the remaining 2026 Monthly

Summer is about to get serious on the felt. The South African Online Poker Championship (SAOPS): Summer Edition 2026 is officially locked in and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest online poker festivals Pokerbet has ever hosted. From 25 February to 1 March 2026, South Africa’s poker community will battle it out across six massive championship events, competing for over R2.5 million in guaranteed total prizes, bragging rights, and an unforgettable international poker exp

The biggest month in darts is here — and Pokerbet is turning every throw, upset, and nail-biting finish into your chance to cash in. With the PDC World Darts Championship running from 11 December to 03 January, fans are gearing up for one of the most talent-stacked tournaments in recent years. To celebrate, we’re launching the 25K Bullseye Bounty, a leaderboard challenge designed to reward sharp picks, bold underdogs, and the punters who trust their darts knowledge. How the 2

The final stop of the 2025 SunBet Poker Tour wrapped up in the early hours of Monday, 1 December — and Team Pokerbet made headlines from Event 1 all the way to the Main Event finale. With an enormous R10 million guaranteed across the series and buy-ins ranging from R2,500 to R75,000 , the stage was set for a blockbuster finish to the year. Led from the front by Pokerbet CEO Darren Kramer (DK) , it was truly a series to remember for Pokerbet staff and ambassadors alike. Eve

Special GBV Awareness Poker Tournament This Friday This Friday, 21 November 2025 , Pokerbet is proud to host the All in for Change Fundraiser Tourney , a special online poker event created to show our support for Women for Change , a leading movement driving awareness, education, and action against Gender-Based Violence in South Africa. At Pokerbet, community has always been at the heart of everything we do, and this tournament is our way of standing together, raising our voi

Pokerbet honors the life and legacy of Joe-boy Rahme with a tribute tournament this Wednesday. All rake proceeds will be matched and donated to his beloved wife, Belinda. The South African poker community has lost one of its most cherished figures. Joe-boy Rahme , a legend of the felt and a familiar face to anyone who ever sat at a table, passed away recently. His absence leaves a deep void, but his spirit lives on in every hand played and every story shared. Joe-boy was m

South African MMA fans, the wait is over. VERSUS Fight Night 16 is ready to explode into action on Saturday, 1 November 2025 , at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria. This is where warriors meet, legacies begin, and one punch can change everything. From high-stakes title bouts to heavyweight clashes, this card is pure adrenaline from start to finish. And this time, the action goes beyond the cage , thanks to Pokerbet's Fight Night Predictor Sweepstakes, giving fans a chance t

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