LOTTO STAR REVIEW

The relatively recent paradigm shift from having to place stakes in a physical building to placing them right from the comfort of your home did not exclude South Africans. As a result, several online betting firms were established to create a plethora of options for gamblers.

Following this vibe, Lotto star betting firm was established in 2007 by Lotto star (Pty) as an indigenous body solely interested in providing quality online betting service. Though they started with the initial intention of offering Lottery-related services alone, upon inception, they later ventured into sports betting as they expanded.

Due to the quality of betting services offered on a consistent basis, they have become a force to reckon with in terms of followership, favourable odds and big winnings in South Africa.

Desktop & Mobile Betting

As a new-generation betting firm interested in maximizing the benefits of being on the internet and reaching a large number of punters in South Africa, lotto star’s website was built to perform seamlessly on any internet-enabled device.

As a result, their services can be easily accessed via desktop computers (Mac book, Windows or Linux). Using a smartphone (iOS, Android and Windows phone) does not in any way take away any of the premium features of their website since it is built to automatically scale to the screen size of any device.

Features & advantages

Lotto star is not the only online betting firm in South Africa. The fact that their followers are growing on a consistent basis points to only one thing; they offer punters one of the best betting services.

Lotto star is not only an abode for punters interested in a sports game, but lovers of lottery and jackpot based games will also find lots of alternatives to choose from.
Though it was established for South Africans initially, it makes available so many lucrative gambling activities that are also enjoyed in different parts of the world. Lottery games like the Euro millions, Spanish Daily and several other breathtaking jackpot offers.

Rules and Regulations

Just like every other legitimate betting firm in South Africa, Lotto star stresses explicitly that all prospective players must have attained a minimum age of 18 years before they can be allowed to register as a punter.

Once you have attained the minimum legal age, you can proceed with registration in order to start enjoying the numerous services offered by Lotto star. Your registration process is completed once you are able to provide a valid SAR Identification number.

For an exclusive list of the Terms and conditions of Lotto Star betting company, please click here.

Reliability

In the South African gambling Industry, very few betting companies can match Lotto star in terms of quality delivery and large user base. They are fully licensed to operate in South Africa by the Mpumalanga Gambling and Racing Board. This in itself is enough assurance that Lotto Star is a reliable betting firm because not only will they have undergone several scrutinies and feasibility test before they are granted an operational license but they are also subjected to series of observations by the same board to ensure that the guidelines are duly followed at all times.

Being a user of Random Number Generator (RNG) in all the games offered also assures you of fairness when you place a stake with Lotto star.

Lotto star is well armed against any form of security breaches by using the latest encryption technology to protect the end-to-end transfer of information between your web browser and the server. Lotto star also uses a protective firewall and engages in other security measures like a regular update of their software applications and routine check to make sure that no chance is left to a data breach.

Betting options, in-play live streaming

Perhaps this is the only area where Lotto star did not really impress. Though they have increased their betting options by adding football, tennis, rugby and Formula 1 to the list of variations, they still exhibit sentiment towards lottery and Jackpot games.
You will find some of the following selections and more if you are betting on football games:

• First Goal

This option is as easy as the name suggests. Correctly predict the first team to score and you have won.

• Both team to Score

Once again, this is another easy pick. You can win within the first few minutes of game time once both teams are able to find the back of the net.

• Match winner and both teams to score combo

As the title suggests, you could win if you correctly predicts the team that'll win and both teams scored in the process.

• Double Chance

This gives you the option to pick two choices from the possible three outcomes we can have in a football match.

• Double Chance and both teams to score

This option as the title suggests affords you the opportunity to pick two options as one.

• Handicap 3-way (-3)

Handicap bet can be placed as any of the three possible outcomes for a football match. Handicap bet allows you to give any team a goal advantage or deficit before placing your stake.

Betting Limits

There are no uniform betting limits for any of the betting options available at Lotto Star’s website. Each betting limits are found on the dashboard of the games offered.
The maximum betting limit for each punter in a day is set at 50. Any stakes placed after that figure has been reached shall be automatically voided.
Finally, in the event that two or more people get the winning combination, the maximum payment shall not exceed R2.3 billion.

Bonuses

Being a conventional betting firm, Lotto Star understands the importance of giving bonuses and promotional offers to punters. As a result, they offer different promotional offers to customers.

For instance, for every friend that accepted your invite through Facebook to play at Lotto Star, you earn some point which can be converted to real money as they accumulate. For instance, 20, 25 or 50 accepted friend invites will get you the equivalent of R200, R250 and R500 respectively.
Aside from the above, Lotto star also offers several promotional offers on a sequential basis to new and existing punters. You are advised to read and understand the terms and conditions guiding each promotional for the best result.

Payment features

Deposits and withdrawals are pretty convenient at Lotto Star. Bank transfers made via any of FNB, ABSA or Standard Bank are reflected almost immediately. All other banks take a maximum of Five days before they are reflected.
For withdrawals, only the play credits that are won from placing stakes can be withdrawn. The first step to withdrawal is by converting the unclaimed winnings to play credit. After accomplishing the aforementioned, you can make the withdrawal via any of the banks listed above within working days alone.

Please note, any withdrawal above R25,000 will require a Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) documentation before it can be processed.

Customer support

As a firm interested in maintaining its top status, Lotto Star provides quality customer support services round the clock for all days of the week. At all times, their customer support team is always available to listen to your enquiries and solve your complaints. They can be reached via:

Email: [email protected]

Live Chat: Found on the bottom corner of Lotto Star’s homepage

Telephone: 0860 26 7777