TabGold is a racing and sports betting operator owned by Gold Circle (Pty) Ltd, one of South Africa’s most established wagering houses. While it doesn’t shout about free-bet giveaways or deposit‑match bonuses, TabGold makes its mark with enormous carryover pools across both horse racing and soccer products—no gimmicks, just pure jackpot potential for every registered punter.
The team behind TabGold has its roots in the Durban Turf Club, Clairwood Turf Club and Pietermaritzburg Turf Club, and today operates under licence TO1002 from the KwaZulu‑Natal Gaming and Betting Board. In partnership with Phumelela Gaming & Leisure and Kenilworth Racing, Gold Circle helped found the National Racing Bureau in 2005 to streamline entries, declarations and card changes for all meetings across South Africa. In other words, this is a company steeped in racing heritage and governed by the National Horseracing Authority—so integrity, stability and expertise are baked right into the product.
TabGold operates on the familiar Telebetting backbone, but with a modern and user-friendly web interface. Your Telebet account number and PIN seamlessly integrate, providing a comfortable and convenient betting experience.
What Makes TabGold Stand Out
- One account, two modes: Use your TeleBetting credentials on the phone or register online to link them in a few clicks.
- Instant deposit options: From iVeri and Peach to Flash and OTTMobile, funds clear immediately—no waiting around to place a bet.
- Massive carryover pools: Soccer pools (Soccer 1, 4, 6, 10, 13, plus SoccerScores and SoccerCorners) routinely balloon into six‑figure and even seven‑figure jackpots.
- Extensive fixtures calendar: Whether it’s Hollywoodbets Scottsville or Gulfstream Park, you’ll find 30–40 daily meetings across thoroughbreds, greyhounds and harness.
- Live racing updates: Fixed odds and racecard summaries are added as fields are finalised—no more guessing which races are paying.
Joining TabGold
TabGold promises an extra‑fast yet thorough registration process—“fast” once you’ve gathered your documents. Here’s what you’ll need to open an account:
Personal details
- Username (for web login), password (minimum eight characters), valid e-mail and confirmation.
- Title, first name and last name.
Contact information
- ID or passport type and number.
- Certified copy of your ID document and proof of residence (utility bill or municipal/retail account no older than three months).
- Mobile phone number.
Location
- Residential address (four lines), city and postal code.
Promo code (optional)
- A field for any code you’ve picked up—but you don’t need one to qualify.
Consent
- Tickboxes to certify you’re 18+ and accept the Terms & Conditions, plus POPI.
The level of detail here is reassuring rather than overbearing—a clear sign that TabGold takes account of security and regulatory compliance seriously. Helpful tooltip text appears throughout, so you always know exactly what to enter.
Transactions in TabGold
Once your account is live, click Accounts → Deposit to see the full suite of payment methods:
Instant options (Process Time: Instant)
- iVeri Enterprise
- Peach Payments
- Flash (mobile wallet)
- OTTMobileK & OTTMobile
Bank deposit (Process Time: 2–3 Business Days)
- FNB (Acct Holders: NATAB)
- ABSA (Acct Holders: Gold Circle)
- Standard Bank (Gold Circle – Telebet)
- Nedbank (Gold Circle (Pty) Ltd)
Remember to use your Telebetting account number as the reference when using a bank deposit, then email the notification to telebet1@goldcircle.co.za. If you hit a snag, a dedicated account‑support helpline is just a call away: 031 314 1899, 1820, 1821 or 1822.
Withdrawing your winnings is equally straightforward:
- Withdrawal Requisition – complete the form once and phone or e‑mail Telebet Admin (031 314 1820 or telebet2@goldcircle.co.za) whenever you want to cash out.
- Tote withdrawal – visit any TabGold tote window with your ID and collect in person.
Note: only winnings can be withdrawn, not your original deposits, and proof of residence remains a compulsory step.
Sports Betting Options
After nearly two decades of perfecting its offering, TabGold knows exactly what South African punters crave:
- Thoroughbred racing across South Africa (Hollywoodbets Scottsville, Vaal, Turffontein, Durbanville…) and international venues (Auteuil, Sha Tin, Woodbine, Gulfstream Park…).
- Greyhound and harness meetings (Albion Park, Gawler, Corowa, Selangor…) are often bundled into QuickMix pools.
- Fixed‑odds bet types in racing—Bipot QuickMix, PA/P6, Pick 3, QuickMix 1‑2/3‑4 and more.
- Soccer pools (Soccer 1, 4, 6, 10, 13), including SoccerScores and SoccerCorners, all featuring carryover jackpots.
- Specialty pools like Rugby 8 Win Margin (Pick 8) for the rugby‑mad punter.
You won’t find fancy in‑play markets outside of live racing stats, but you get crystal‑clear odds and a calendar interface that’s second to none. Click Fixtures, pick your date on the calendar and then drill into each meeting to view runners, odds and racecards.
TabGold’s Bonus Offers
TabGold isn’t about flashy deposit bonuses or free‑bet ladders. Instead, its promotions centre on eye‑watering carryover pools:
Soccer 13 Carryover – estimated jackpots frequently soar beyond R 5.5 million, with occasional add‑on boosts (e.g., R 25,000 extra pool in your birthday month).
- Soccer 10 and Soccer 6 – smaller stakes, but still packing a punch when the carryover ticks over.
- Racing Forecast Pools – if the field doesn’t fill, those pools roll straight into the next meeting.
- TabGold’s carryover systems are its biggest draw for anyone who loves the adrenaline rush of multi‑match lineups and the potential for life‑changing returns on a modest investment.
TabGold Mobile Betting
You won’t find a dedicated Android or iOS app in the Play Store or App Store—TabGold has chosen instead to perfect its mobile website. We tested it on a range of devices and it:
- Loads in under three seconds on 4G.
- Mirrors the desktop layout, with Fixtures, Racecard Summaries and FAQs all just a tap away.
- Keeps the live‑chat bubble in the corner, so help is never more than a thumb‑tap away.
In short, the mobile site is so smooth you’ll hardly notice the lack of a native app, though a download would round out the offering nicely.
Customer Support at TabGold
When you need help or just want to chat about the next big pool, TabGold has you covered:
- Live chat – click the bubble on any page.
- TeleBet Admin – 031 314 1820, 1821, 1822 or 1823.
- General support – +27 31 314 1874, 1869, 1870 or 1482.
- E‑mail – support@goldcircle.co.za (or telebet1@goldcircle.co.za for deposit queries, telebet2@goldcircle.co.za for withdrawals).
- Postal & in‑person – 150 Avondale Road, Durban.
For responsible‑gambling guidance, TabGold points you to the National Responsible Gambling Toll‑Free Helpline (0800 006 008) and links to all relevant policies (FICA, POPIA, NGB, KZN Betting Rules) in its footer.
Conclusion
TabGold isn’t chasing headlines with gimmicks or splashy bonus codes. Instead, it leans on decades‑old racing expertise, rock‑solid Telebetting integration and some of the most mouth‑watering carryover pools in South Africa. If you’re after straightforward, no‑nonsense betting on racing and soccer pools, with the security of a time‑tested operator, TabGold is well worth a look.