There’s something about the way fantasy sports make the most mundane-seeming games appear a lot more personal. FantasGo taps right into that excitement, tailoring the experience, especially to sports fans in South Africa. You know your stuff, you feel the passion, and now, with FantasyGo, you can prove it–and win some cash while you’re at it. And let’s be real here: whether it is against your friends or a complete stranger, knowing that you can walk away with a decent prize definitely cranks up the stake.
Registration & Eligibility
Getting started with FantasyGo is about as easy as taking a penalty kick. Just make sure you’re over 18 and a South African resident, boom-you’re in. But don’t get too cheeky, though, they have a very strict rule against multiple accounts. Just don’t even think about attempting to get more than one in, if you do, you’re not just risking a permanent red. Remember also that before being able to cash out those well-deserved winnings, you will have to go through FICA verification, there is still such a thing as paperwork, even in fantasy sports.
How FantasyGo Works
At the core, FantasyGo is a pool-based fantasy sports platform, and that means every entry fee adds to the prize pool. The more they enter, the bigger the prizes. You are pitted against no mysterious bookmaker with some gigantic statistical edge but going head-to-head against other fans. If you’re on top, you’re in the money. We like the fairness of that, it democratizes things in a way you just don’t get with traditional betting. Who doesn’t love the idea of guaranteed winners?
The contests themselves are flexible enough to suit whatever variety of sports fans. Are you into week-long game contests, or do you live for that quick thrill of match contests? There is just something for each and every one of us. Then there is the variedness in leagues like the English Premier League, the UEFA Champions League, or a very own South African Premiership.
Fantasy Sports on Offer
- Football (Soccer)
Football, to put it simply, is the bread and butter of FantasyGo. You get to choose 11 players– you balance your squad by getting your keepers, your defenders, midfielders, and forwards. That sounds pretty simple, right? What keeps that interesting, though, are the two contest formats: gameweek and match contests. Don’t even think about loading your team with superstars from one particular side, because there’s a limit on how many players you can grab from any single team. It gets even more interesting when you have to name your Captain and Vice-Captain, knowing well how much your points total would be influenced by their performance. Not to mention that with the wrong captain, you may just find yourself in a few fist-shaking moments on the screen.
- Rugby
If you are a rugby enthusiast, you will have to choose a squad of 15 players, keeping in mind that the strategy behind it is quite serious. You have leagues such as the URC, Six Nations, and Rugby Internationals in store, so you will not run out of action. Your Captain and Vice-Captain again have that important role-the selection of a good captain could turn a game in your favor in those nail-biting contests.
- Cricket
If cricket is more your thing, then FantasyGo covers you. You will go about picking your team from the very familiar leagues like IPL and SA20, but just like in real cricket, patience and precision may be rewardingly good. From round-to-match contests, whether in it for the long game or that quick T20-one, there’s a format for everyone.
- Basketball & F1
Basketball contests provide you with 8 players to field, while Fantasy F1 has an interesting twist: you select five drivers and give one a DRS Boost that doubles their score. It’s not quite waving that magic wand, but it does add some real excitement when your key driver overtakes the opposition.
Power7 Predictor
Now Power7 takes things to a different level. It’s like playing fantasy football on steroids. For the princely sum of R2 a line, you predict the outcome of seven football matches. Get all seven right and the R5 million jackpot is yours – not bad for a few minutes of work, right? If you get three to six scores right, you are still walking away with a chunk of that prize pool. And if you get none? There’s always next time. Every time someone enters the pool, it grows, so you know that the stakes are always higher.
Bonuses and Promotions
FantasyGo knows how to sweeten the pot. While there aren’t a ton of flashy promotions, the growing prize pools are a pretty compelling reason to keep coming back. And if you have friends who want in on the action, the referral program is a neat way to boost your balance without doing much of anything. It’s a win-win: you get rewarded for bringing in new players, and they get to join in on the fun.
Payments
Having smooth ways to deposit and withdraw your cash is, of course, very important, and FantasyGo does an adequate job in this regard. You can deposit using Visa, MasterCard, Capitec Pay, 1Voucher, or Instant EFT – this covers most of the popular options. Withdrawals, on the other hand, are managed via EFT – just be aware that regular bank processing times apply here. It’s not lightning-fast, but it is reliable.
Customer Support
Customer service is pretty cut and dry on FantasyGo–you can only reach them via support@fantasygo.io. They may not have a live chat, but if you are clear with your emails you’ll get help prompt help. They also have a pretty handy FAQ section that covers most of the basic questions, let’s be honest, that’s where most of us head first.
Conclusion
FantasyGo is not just yet another fantasy sports platform but one molded to fit the exact needs of South African sports fans. That’s whether you are the ultracasual predictor or an ultra-hard-core fantasy sports veteran. Entering the market with an array of various sports, clear and easily understandable rules, and pool-based prize systems offers a fresh look at fantasy sports, yet fair. Add in the Power7 Predictor, and you have a platform that combines strategy and competitiveness with the possibility of serious money on offer, all while having fun.