Betting surges threefold at Cape Town Met as WSB hits records with OpenBet
World Sports Betting processes more than three times its usual daily activity with OpenBet technology, achieving record volumes during the Cape Town Met.
South Africa.- World Sports Betting (WSB) processed record-breaking betting volumes during the recent Cape Town Met, handling more than three times its average daily activity without a single second of downtime, powered by OpenBet’s technology. The premier horse racing event at Kenilworth Racecourse drew high-stakes races and a surge of wagering across South Africa.
OpenBet’s Chief Customer Experience Officer, Runa Walia Desai, said: “Processing more than three times average daily volumes with zero downtime highlights both the resilience of our technology and the strength of our collaboration. This milestone also marks our expansion into Africa, extending our global footprint to six continents.”
The milestone follows a phased migration to OpenBet’s technology stack. The Player Account Management (PAM) platform went live in February 2025, followed by the full sportsbook platform in October 2025. PAM manages all aspects of a player’s account, including deposits, withdrawals, betting history, balances, bonuses and compliance checks, while providing a unified wallet so players can use the same funds across multiple products, ensuring a seamless and secure experience across digital and retail betting channels.
WSB expands strategically
Warren Tannous, CEO of WSB, highlighted the strategic benefits for the operator and its customers. “Partnering with OpenBet gives us the confidence to scale at speed, knowing we’re backed by the industry’s most trusted technology. The platform allows us to significantly expand our sportsbook offering and handle increased engagement levels,” he said.
WSB’s platform offers a wide range of features, including high-leg accumulators, partially redeemable free bets, Telebet telephone betting and integrated pools betting, while maintaining local KYC and taxation compliance aligned with South African regulations.
The record-setting performance demonstrates WSB’s ability to handle peak-event demand reliably and reflects the company’s growing operational capability during high-traffic events like the Cape Town Met.
