OpenBet Powers Record Volumes at Cape Town Met 2026

South Africa.- February 19, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The World Sports Betting Cape Town Met 2026 generates record-breaking betting volumes, processing more than three times the operator’s average daily activity with zero downtime. The milestone underscores the strength of OpenBet’s technology following World Sports Betting’s recent platform migration.

Overview

The 2026 edition of the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met marks a significant operational achievement for World Sports Betting (WSB). Powered by OpenBet, the operator handles unprecedented trading volumes during one of South Africa’s most prestigious racing events without service disruption.

As a cornerstone fixture in the country’s racing calendar, the Cape Town Met traditionally drives peak engagement across both digital and retail channels, placing substantial pressure on platform performance.

Details / Context

Less than a year after completing its phased migration to OpenBet’s technology stack, WSB demonstrates the resilience of its fully integrated infrastructure under live, high-volume conditions. OpenBet’s Player Account Management (PAM) platform goes live in February 2025, followed by the sportsbook launch in October 2025, creating a unified, enterprise-grade solution built for scale.

During the 2026 event, the platform processes more than three times WSB’s average daily trading activity while maintaining zero downtime. Key features include 50-leg accumulators, partially redeemable free bets, enhanced Telebet functionality for telephone wagering, and integrated pools betting for sports and racing via OpenBet’s Trading System.

The PAM solution underpins customer activity with streamlined KYC processes, accurate reporting, and a unified wallet, supported by a robust compliance and taxation framework tailored to South Africa’s regulatory environment.

Future Outlook

With Africa’s sports betting market forecast to reach US$3.43 billion by 2029, demand for scalable and compliant technology continues to rise. The successful performance during the Cape Town Met reinforces OpenBet’s expansion across the African continent and strengthens WSB’s market position as it pursues sustained growth and increased engagement.

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