About Ernest Masuka

Ernest Masuka specializes in content writing, specifically online casino gaming and sports betting content. He is an expert on gambling in South Africa.

iGaming Expertise & Experience

Favourite SA BrandHollywoodbets
Articles Written for ZA market366
SA Sites Reviewed52
Hours Testing~13.5h per review
Years Experience6 years
Biggest Win$3,209
Biggest Loss$205

*This is a snapshot of our writer. All data is updated regularly.

Ernest is part of the Silentbet expert reviewers panel. He contributes his expert knowledge about gambling in South Africa by testing and reviewing betting sites in SA. He has been an iGaming writer for more than 5 years. Take a look at what he has to say about ZA bookmakers and casinos here.

Fun fact: Fueled by coffee, Ernest always reads a book a month along with his writing duties. Also, he is a hobbyist slot machine designer.

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Gambling is more than a hobby for me. I take it seriously especially knowing that my articles can help beginners up their game in a responsible manner.

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Ernest Masuka
Ernest Masuka
Casino tested 13-02-2024

Exciting betting features!

Based on my observation, there are many player-friendly features to enjoy here. Examples include cash out, betting statistics, betting codes and fixtures. With these, you will certainly get the most thrilling moment of punting at ...
Ernest Masuka
Ernest Masuka
Casino tested 23-05-2023

Plenty of nifty sports betting tools but no casino games and iOS app

The first thing to catch my eye on the GBets website was the blog. The articles were quite helpful, covering everything from why South Africans love playing Lucky Numbers to horoscope-inspired lottery guides. Having over 5 years’ ...
Ernest Masuka
Ernest Masuka
Casino tested 22-05-2023

Big on sports but lacking in casino games

If the 5+ years that I have reviewed online gambling sites have taught me anything, it’s that a sportsbook and casino don’t always have to exist in the same space. In fact, sites focusing on one type of gambling tend to excel in a...
Ernest Masuka
Ernest Masuka
Casino tested 21-05-2023

Excellent for new bettors, though lacking an iOS app

Besides reviewing online gambling sites, part of my job for the past 5+ years has been creating guides to help both new and seasoned bettors understand different gambling concepts. So, it was refreshing to find plenty of easy-to-u...
Ernest Masuka
Ernest Masuka
Casino tested 20-05-2023

Top performer but needs to finetune customer support

I’ve evaluated Betway’s product offering in numerous countries in 5+ years of reviewing online gambling sites, so I naturally relished the opportunity to give my expert opinion to fellow South African gamblers.As an internatio...

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