Our Scoring Methodology

Transparency is at the core of PuntersRoad. Here’s how we calculate every score you see.

Market Depth Index (MDI)

Based on the number of sports and markets offered. 0 = <5 sports, 50 = ~15 sports, 100 = >30 sports.

Sports Market Coverage

Weighted 60% local leagues (PSL, Rugby, Cricket), 40% international leagues (EPL, NBA, NFL).

Live Betting Score

Measures latency, cash-out speed, and streaming availability. 0 = none, 50 = basic, 100 = instant + streaming.

Payment & Crypto Friendliness

Each supported method adds points. Crypto adds bonus weight.

Payment Friction Index

Lower is better. Based on failed deposits, hidden fees, and verification delays.

Feature Completeness

Each advanced feature (bet builder, cash-out, streaming, animation) adds 25 points.

Trust & Transparency

Based on licensing, reputation, and transparency reports.

Withdrawal Speed

0 = >7 days, 50 = 24–48 hours, 100 = instant or same-day payouts.

Website Stability

Based on uptime %, mobile responsiveness, and downtime reports.

Licensing & Transparency

All bookmakers listed are licensed in South Africa. We verify license regions and compliance before inclusion.

Disclaimer

PuntersRoad provides educational intelligence metrics to help South African bettors make informed decisions. We do not provide odds or betting services.