SportyBet is officially launching its first-ever Crash Games World Cup (CGWC), bringing an expansive 21-day global tournament to gaming enthusiasts in South Africa, wider Africa, and Mexico.

Kicking off on 14 October 2026, the massive competition pools SportyBet’s entire crash games portfolio into a single event, allowing players to compete for a share of nearly R1.7 million in prizes.

South African players will have the unique opportunity to lock in and represent their local sports heroes, with Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy and two-time Rugby World Cup champion Cheslin Kolbe serving as national ambassadors.

They line up against a star-studded international roster featuring DJ Khaled, Burna Boy, Yan Diomande, and Asisat Oshoala.

The tournament is a major milestone for the local gaming scene, anchoring South Africa as a core market for the international platform.

“We have big ambitions for Crash Games, and this World Cup is an important step in taking them to the next level,” said Greg Parsons, VP of Business Development, Media and Marketing at Sporty Group.”Having two of the country’s biggest sporting names, Benni McCarthy and Cheslin Kolbe, leading teams in our first World Cup makes this launch even more exciting. We want South African players right at the heart of the action.”Local ambassador Benni McCarthy expressed his excitement for the competitive format:”Representing South Africa on a global platform is always special. Football has taught me the importance of competition, focus, and pushing yourself to be the best… I’m backing Team Benni, and I’m looking forward to seeing South African players get involved.”Global icon DJ Khaled added to the pre-tournament hype, stating:”This is big. Players across Africa and Mexico, six teams, 21 days, nearly R1.7 million in prizes and only one champion. Everybody wants that number one spot… Let’s go!”The mechanics of the tournament ensure an even playing field, prioritizing skill and strategic cashouts over total monetary stake:Lock Your Team: Upon entry, players must choose one of the six global ambassadors. This choice is locked for the entire 21-day tournament. Earn XP, Not Based on Stake: Experience Points (XP) are accumulated through qualifying cashouts. For example, a 2x cashout yields 20 XP, while a 10x cashout yields 100 XP.

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