Thunderpick runs under Paloma Media B.V. and holds a Curaçao Gaming Authority license. Founded in 2017, the platform specializes in esports markets but covers traditional sports popular in South Africa - PSL soccer, Springboks rugby, Proteas cricket. The operator supports crypto transactions alongside ZAR through Capitec Bank and Ozow.
South African players access both sportsbook and casino through one account; withdrawals process in 5-60 minutes for crypto versus 24 hours for ZAR transfers.
| Brand Name | Thunderpick South Africa |
| Operating Company | Paloma Media B.V. |
| Company Number | 146988 |
| Established | 2017 |
| License Jurisdiction | Curaçao Gaming Authority |
| License Number | OGL/2024/677/0722 |
| Entertainment Types | Sports betting, casino slots, live dealers, crash games |
| Languages | English, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Currencies | ZAR, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Litecoin |
| Minimum Deposit | R135 |
| Withdrawal Time | 5-60 minutes (crypto), up to 24 hours (fiat) |
| Customer Support | 24/7 live chat and email |
The platform's crypto-first setup means transactions settle almost instantly when using Bitcoin or Tether - basically, a huge advantage for punters wanting to cash out winnings without bureaucratic delays. Thunderpick covers gas fees on withdrawals; this saves money especially during network congestion.
Esports betting is another angle where they excel. The sportsbook features markets on CS2 tournaments and Valorant competitions with live streaming - South African bettors can wager on international esports alongside PSL matches from Joburg, Cape Town derbies, Currie Cup rugby. Casino selection includes 3,000+ titles from Pragmatic Play, Evolution, Spribe.
Payment flexibility accommodates local preferences through Ozow, whereby instant bank transfers from FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank clear in 2-3 minutes. Capitec customers enjoy direct integration. Voucher systems like OTT and BluVoucher work at retail outlets across Durban, Pretoria, and etc.
Start Betting NowNew players complete signup in under 3 minutes. Navigate homepage and punch the Sign Up button top-right. The form requests email, password, currency (select ZAR or crypto), date of birth. Accept terms, then submit.
Verification email arrives within seconds; click confirmation link to activate account. You can access cashier and make first deposit now - choose 100% welcome bonus during deposit if you want matched funds up to R11,000.
KYC isn't required for deposits or wagering. But you must complete verification before first withdrawal - upload South African ID, driver's license or passport plus proof of address dated within 3 months. Compliance team reviews documents in 24-48 hours on weekdays.
Returning users click Sign In; enter registered email and password. Two-factor authentication is optional but recommended - enable 2FA through settings using Google Authenticator. This adds verification requiring time-based code from your phone.
Forgot password? Click recovery link on signin page, input email address. Thunderpick sends reset link valid 1 hour; create new password (minimum 8 characters, one uppercase, one number).
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