Welcome to Gamblingsa.co.za - Your Go-To Guide to Online Gambling in South Africa!

There are no hiding places in the brutally transparent online casino business. If a casino mistreats its players, there will be complaints and negative posts about it on many online forums. In-depth online research is an essential part of the review process.

We look for any trends in payments, dispute resolution, or any other tell-tale signs of flagrant anti-player abusive behaviour from the casino. Of course, this kind of investigation only works against casinos that are at least 2–3 years old.

South Africa does not have a domestic authority to regulate and licence online casinos. One has to look for off-shore licensing authorities like the UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, and Curacao e-Gaming when reviewing SA online casinos.

The presence of a licence from a respectable authority is a good sign, especially if we are dealing with a new casino. The absence of a valid licence or any information about the owner or operator is a major red flag if it is a relatively new online casino.

This is 100% non-negotiable; a trusted casino will never have games from unknown providers. There is no way to check the provenance of unbranded or unknown games. There is a good chance that the RNG software inside these games is rigged to favour the casino.

In stark contrast, trusted providers like Netent, Play n’ Go, Pragmatic, or Blueprint always get their games and slots tested at independent labs. This system is industry-approved and ensures that all games at the casino offer a fair, 100% random result at all times.

Support for ZAR (Rands) is a useful feature, but not a 100% must-have in these days of easy currency conversions. Another point worth noting is support for cryptocurrency payments like Bitcoin. Many SA casino players prefer the privacy, speed, and anonymity offered by such digital currencies.

Apart from currencies, payment methods are also unique across different territories, regions, and countries. In South Africa, credit cards, EFT, e-wallets, and Bitcoin are all sought-after payment methods for online casino gaming.

The casino business is a buyer’s market. With so many options, what is stopping you from switching between multiple casinos? One potent reason could be bonuses. Casinos use them all the time to attract new players and retain existing customers.

We test all casino bonuses to see if they work as advertised. Are there any hidden or obscure loopholes that put the player at a disadvantage? Does the bonus have low wagering requirements? The answers to these questions will determine whether a casino is worth playing at or not.

Safe and fair gambling as well as data protection is one of our main concerns when we evaluate a casino online for South Africa. We make sua

Is the casino website well-designed? Does it offer download or instant play? What about mobile gaming? Can you play on apps? How is the experience on iPhones vs. Android devices? In this age of soaring mobile usage, these are all critical factors to consider when reviewing an online casino.

The user interface must be functional, intuitive, and beginner friendly. We rate casinos based on website design, layout, game lobby features, browsing options, sorting tools available for different game types, and so on.re that all the sites we recommend are safe places to play and have certificates from independent auditors as well as the highest standards of data protection online.

Up to 90% of a casino’s game lobby will consist of slots. If a casino has 5000+ games, the slots category alone will have at least 4000–4500 games. Players flock to them because you don’t need to read a textbook to learn how to play.

Plus, slots are a tonne of fun and come in hundreds of unique themes, storylines, and amazing animations and 3D graphics. However, they also have some of the worst player odds of all casino games. Check out our game guides to learn the strategies involved, including the following:

Slots Tips and Strategies:

• Try to pick slots with higher RTP percentages – 96% or more is ideal as they generally offer better long-term payouts.
• Always open the pay table inside the slot to familiarise yourself with the game's symbols and to understand the potential payouts from winning combinations and paylines.
• Use the free play or fun play feature available at many online casinos to understand the game mechanics, paylines, and bonus features without risking real money.

Blackjack is the game with the best player odds at casinos, both offline and online. But there is a catch, and a pretty big one at that: you need to learn the basic strategy and the optimal decision for every potential situation in the game.

Apart from that, online casinos can also throw in multiple decks and dealer options. To play the best game of blackjack in an online casino, check out our detailed guide that includes the following basic tips:

Blackjack Tips and Strategies:

• Learn the blackjack basic strategy to become a better player. You can print it out on a sheet and use it in the early days until you manage to memorise it.
• Always try to pick blackjack games with fewer decks and the option to double down after splitting.
• Try to avoid side bets and insurance bets as they have a higher house edge and can deplete your balance pretty quickly.

There is more to roulette than just spinning a wheel and hoping for the ball to land on the numbers you pick. Online casinos offer many different variants of this classic game. Some are great for players, while the others are somewhat less so.

Our advanced strategy guide for online roulette will equip you with valuable insights to enhance your gameplay. Follow simple and practical tips like these to make more informed bets on online roulette games in South Africa:

Roulette Tips and Strategies:

• French and European roulette games offer a better player edge than American roulette.
• Use combination bets to cover multiple numbers and create more balanced betting patterns.
• Watch your bankroll while using aggressive betting systems like Martingale as it can rapidly lead to huge losses.

Renowned for its simple rules and captivating gameplay, Baccarat is widely popular at both offline and online casinos. The low house edge makes it an excellent choice for newcomers. You may have to try to learn the ropes, especially for slots.

To beat the dealer in baccarat at an online casino, you must learn all the rules of the game and make these strategic choices in the early game:

Baccarat Tips and Strategies:

• Avoid tie bets whenever possible as the payoff in the long run is not worth the additional risk.
• For the best odds in baccarat, look for options to bet on the banker’s hand.
• Look for mini-baccarat games if you want smaller bets as a beginner. 

Live multiplayer poker is a rarity at online casinos these days. Instead, you have to make do with video poker and casino hold ‘em variants of this exciting game genre. One is a hybrid of poker and slots, while the other pits you against the dealer in a head-to-head competition.

Read our in-depth poker guide to know the best way to play online poker at South African casinos:

Poker Tips and Strategies

• Whether playing casino hold em or video poker, learning the hierarchy of poker hands is essential.
• Among video poker games, pick simple game variants like Jacks or Better over titles like Joker Poker.
• Some Caribbean Hold ‘Em style games come with lucrative progressive jackpots. Look out for such games, especially from providers like RTG.