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ABOUT SUNBET POKER

Welcome to Sunbet Poker. South Africa's newest and hottest destination for online poker, where you can play for real money

As a frontrunner in the entertainment space, Sunbet is pleased to introduce its latest game-changing product, Sunbet Online Poker.

We're bringing the excitement of the table straight to your screen with a wide range of options like Texas Hold'em, Omaha, cash games, and guaranteed tournaments, all hosted on a secure, smooth, and fully licensed platform.

Everyone is invited to come and play poker at Sunbet. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the card game, there is a seat at one of our tables. Sunbet Poker offers 24/7 action with daily freerolls and big prize guarantees.

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SUNBET POKER FAQs

Learn More About Our Poker Area And Frequently Asked Questions

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Why isn't SunBet Poker opening? +
  • SunBet Poker opens in a new pop-up window. If the game doesn't launch, your browser is most likely blocking pop-ups from sunbet.co.za.
  • Follow the steps below to allow pop-ups for SunBet Poker on your device or browser

Microsoft Edge

On PC (Windows/Mac):

  1. Go to sunbet.co.za > Click the lock icon in the address bar > Select Site permissions > Find Pop-ups and redirects → set to Allow > Refresh the page

On Mobile (iOS/Android):

  1. Open the Edge app > Tap ⋮ (three dots) → Settings > Go to Privacy and security → Site permissions > Tap Pop-ups and redirects → toggle on

Google Chrome

On PC (Windows/Mac):

  1. Visit sunbet.co.za > Click the lock icon → Site settings > Find Pop-ups and redirects → set to Allow
  2. Or: Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Site Settings → Pop-ups and redirects → Add sunbet.co.za to Allowed sites

On Mobile (iOS/Android):

  1. Open Chrome > Tap ⋮ (three dots) → Settings > Go to Site settings → Pop-ups and redirects > Turn Allow on

Mozilla Firefox

On PC (Windows/Mac):

  1. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security > Under Permissions, find Block pop-up windows > Click Exceptions… → add https://www.sunbet.co.za → click Allow

On Mobile:

  • iOS: Open Firefox → Settings → Turn off Block Pop-up Windows
  • Android: Firefox doesn't include pop-up controls. You can use an extension like AdGuard to manage them.

Safari

On Mac:

  1. Open Safari → Settings → Websites tab > Scroll to Pop-up Windows > Find sunbet.co.za → Set to Allow > (Optional) Set When visiting other websites → Allow

On iPhone/iPad:

  1. Go to Settings → Safari > Turn Block Pop-ups → Off

    SunBet Mobile App (Android & iOS)

  • The app uses your device's default browser settings to control pop-ups. If your poker window doesn't open, make sure pop-ups are allowed in your browser.

    • On Android:

  • Ensure Chrome (or your default browser) allows pop-ups for sunbet.co.za
  • If you use another browser (like Samsung Internet), check its pop-up settings
  • Restart the SunBet app after changing settings

On iPhone/iPad:

  • Go to Settings → Safari> Turn Block Pop-ups → Off> Relaunch the SunBet app
  • Tip: If the app still doesn't open SunBet Poker, try launching it directly in your browser to confirm your settings are correct.

GETTING STARTED

How Do I Upload Funds to Play Poker? +
  • To upload funds into your account and play Sunbet Poker, you must follow a few simple steps.
  • To deposit funds, you must do the following:
  • Register a Sunbet account.
  • Deposit money into your Sunbet wallet.
  • Navigate to the poker section (your balance should reflect automatically for poker play).
What's Texas Hold'Em Poker? +
  • Texas Hold'em is the most popular variant of poker.
  • Each player is dealt two private cards faced down (hole cards) and five community cards, which are dealt face-up in the centre.
  • The goal is for players to use any combination of the five community cards and their two hole cards to create the best five-card hand possible.
What Are the Basic Rules of Texas Hold'Em? +
  • In Texas Hold'em, there are typically two to ten players at a table per game.
  • Players participate in four betting rounds: pre-flop, flop, turn, and river.
  • In each round, players can fold, check, call, bet, or raise.
  • The goal is to either win the pot by forcing others to fold or have the best hand at showdown.
What's the Difference Between No-Limit, Pot-Limit, and Limit Poker? +
  • The primary difference between no-limit, pot-limit, and limit poker lies in the varying bet amounts.
  • Below are the three differences:
  • No-Limit: Players can bet any amount up to all their chips.
  • Pot-Limit: Bets are capped at the current size of the pot.
  • Limit: Bets and raises are fixed amounts determined by the current round.
What Are Blinds in Poker? +
  • Blinds are forced bets that start the action and are made before any cards are dealt.
  • The player to the dealer's left posts the small blind, followed by the next player who posts the big blind.
  • The number of blinds is usually two but can range from none to three blinds.
  • This ensures there's money in the pot for each hand.
What's a "Buy-In" in Poker? +
  • A buy-in is the amount of money each player is required to join a poker game and must be paid upfront.
  • In tournaments, your buy-ins are a set stack of chips.
  • In cash games, your buy-in is converted directly into chips representing actual currency.
How Does Rake Work in Cash Games? +
  • Rake is the small fee or commission taken from each pot in cash games to sustain the poker room.
  • It's set at 5% per pot, capped at five big blinds.
Can I Play Poker for Free? +
  • Yes, you can play poker for free.
  • Sunbet Poker offers daily freeroll tournaments, perfect for new players to learn the game and build a bankroll without running the risk of losing real money.
What Does "All-In" Mean? +
  • Going "all-in" means you bet all your remaining chips.
  • Once you've decided to go all-in, you can't make further decisions that round.
  • A side pot may be created if other players have chips remaining.
What's a "Side Pot"? +
  • A side pot is created when one or more players go all-in and others with more chips continue betting.
  • The main pot is contested by all players still in, while the side pot is only eligible for those who contributed to it.
How Do Betting Rounds Work in Texas Hold'Em? +
  • There are four betting rounds in Texas Hold'Em.
  • The betting rounds work as follows:
  • Pre-Flop: After the dealer deals all hole cards, betting starts with the player to the left of the big blind.
  • Flop: Three community cards are dealt and another betting round follows.
  • Turn: A fourth community card is dealt and another round of betting begins.
  • River: The fifth and final community card is dealt, followed by the last round of betting.
What Are the Hand Rankings in Poker? +
  • In poker, it's essential to know the difference in hand ranking, as it can be the difference between winning big and losing it all. There are ten hand rankings in total.
  • Let's look at the different hand strengths in poker:
  • Royal Flush: This is the best possible hand in poker, with five of the highest cards in the same suit, consisting of an Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and ten. Example: A♠ K♠ Q♠ J♠ 10♠
  • Straight Flush: Five consecutive cards of the same suit. Example: 9♥ 8♥ 7♥ 6♥ 5♥
  • Four of a Kind (Quads): Four cards of the same rank. Example: K♣ K♦ K♥ K♠ 2♦
  • Full House: Three of a kind plus a pair. Example: J♠ J♦ J♣ 9♥ 9♣
  • Flush: Five cards of the same suit, not in sequence. Example: A♥ J♥ 9♥ 4♥ 2♥
  • Straight: Five consecutive cards of any suit. Example: 10♠ 9♦ 8♣ 7♥ 6♦
  • Three of a Kind (Trips or Set): Three cards of the same rank. Example: Q♣ Q♦ Q♥ 5♠ 2♣
  • Two Pair: Two different pairs in one hand. Example: 10♠ 10♦ 6♣ 6♥ K♠
  • One Pair: Two of the same ranking cards. Example: A♠ A♦ 9♣ 7♥ 2♠
  • High Card: No matching ranks or sequence. The highest card determines the winner. Example: K♠ J♦ 8♣ 4♥ 2♣
What Does It Mean to "Check" in Poker? +
  • In poker, 'check' means to pass the action to the next player without placing a bet.
  • You can only check if no bet has been made in the current round.
What's Omaha Poker? +
  • Omaha is a popular community card poker game, which is similar to Texas Hold'em but with a key twist.
  • The key twists of this poker variant are:
  • Each player is dealt four (or six in 6-card Omaha) private cards (hole cards) face down.
  • Five community cards are dealt face-up in the centre.
  • Players must use exactly two of their hole cards and three of the community cards to make the best five-card hand (applies to both regular and 6-card Omaha).
What is the rake for cash games? +
  • Low Stakes (up to R4/8): 5% capped at 5 big blinds
  • Mid Stakes (up to R25/50): 5% capped at 3 big blinds
  • High Stakes (R50/100+): 5% capped at 1.5 big blinds
Is the rake subject to change? +
  • Yes, rake rates are subject to change and will be updated in this FAQ when necessary.
Is there a link to MVG Cards? +
  • There is no link to MVG Cards yet.
Is there rakeback available? +
  • No rakeback is available at this time.
What is the rake for tournaments? +
  • Tournament rake ranges between 11% and 13%.
What's the Difference Between Cash Games & Tournaments? +
  • The difference between cash games and tournaments can be fundamental and can change how you play.
  • Below, we've listed the key differences in cash games and tournaments for you:
  • Cash Games:
  • Chips represent real money.
  • You can buy in and/or leave cash games at any time.
  • You can rebuy or add more chips if you lose.
  • Tournaments:
  • Players pay a fixed buy-in for chips and to enter.
  • Once you lose all your chips, you're out of the tournament.
  • Play continues until one player holds all the chips, with prizes awarded based on finishing position.