About us
OnlineCasino.co.za is South Africa's number-one guide to online casinos and gambling. We put players first and provide them with the tools and knowledge they need to make the best online gambling decisions through our in-depth review, guides and recommendations.
Our mission
We want players to beat the odds and become winners. We aim to provide trusted reviews, data-driven insights and expert guides. Our team of writers reviews gambling sites available in the country and provides everything you need to know to enjoy a safe and fun gambling experience.
Our values
Expertise : Our writers are casino industry experts with extensive experience in the world's leading gambling platforms.
Legality: We only ever recommend legal and licensed casinos with reputable regulatory bodies, such as the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).
Independence: We are proudly independent and conduct our reviews using a tried-and-tested rating process.
Transparency: We are 100% clear with what we look for in quality casinos, from bonuses to customer support. We rate casinos fairly and consistently to help you make the right choice.
What we do
At OnlineCasino.co.za, we rate and review South Africa's leading online casinos to help you decide where to play. We conduct thorough reviews and consider everything, from a site's game selection and bonuses to payments and customer care.
We only ever recommend casinos that are fully licensed, reputable and independently regulated to protect your personal and financial interests. We supplement our reviews with game guides, casino tips and the latest SA gambling news and legislation updates.
Ultimately, we are your one-stop shop for everything related to online casinos and gambling in South Africa.
Why you can trust us
Our team is here to provide unbiased, honest, expert recommendations and coverage of the SA gambling industry.
We use strict criteria to review every online casino. If a casino doesn't pass muster, it is immediately added to our list of sites to avoid.
Our editorial process
We firmly believe that gamblers in SA should be given all the information and knowledge they need to choose the perfect casino and gamble safely. That is why we don't charge a fee for using our site; we want everyone to benefit from our recommendations and advice.
Furthermore, our site is entirely safe and secure, with your data protected in line with our privacy policy.
Operating under an affiliate marketing model, we are fully transparent about receiving a small fee for promoting some of our partners listed on this site, but this in no way influences our review process or how we rate casinos. If an operator doesn't meet our exceptionally high standards, we won't recommend them; it's as simple as that.
How we rate online casinos in SA
Our reviewers know what to look for in online casinos and score each site against the following criteria:
Bonuses
We study the terms and conditions attached to every casino bonus and promotion. We consider wagering requirements, game restrictions, and deposit and withdrawal limits to ensure the offer is reasonable and of good value. The top casinos recommended on our site will offer generous welcome bonuses and regular promotions with reasonable playthrough requirements.
Payment methods
We go through the deposit and withdrawal process ourselves to see how easy it is and how efficiently transactions are handled. We check what payment methods are supported and whether sites are partnered with reputable and modern banking solutions, including debit cards, bank transfers, e-wallets and crypto. We also check what currencies are available (the South African Rand being a must) and how fast casinos process payouts.
Security & trust
Security is our number-one concern. We check that the casino is licensed by a trusted body such as the UKGC and MGA. We also want to see independent regulation from bodies like eCOGRA to ensure fair gameplay. Finally, we check privacy policies to see how the casino stores, uses and protects your personal and financial information, and recommend sites that use SSL encryption technology to keep your data safe.
Industry reputation
We also consider how a site is regarded in the casino industry. We read independent reviews and check whether a site has experienced recurring customer issues. If a casino has a bad rep, it's a red flag that something isn't right.
Mobile gaming
South Africa's leading online casinos support mobile gaming on smartphones and tablets. The best mobile casino sites will function just as well as the desktop version, with seamless navigation and similar games and bonuses. We download and test native iOS and Android apps, checking for quality, speed, design and bespoke elements, among other features.
Game variety & software
Our experts want to see variety in the games offered by online casinos. We expect a varied selection of the latest high-quality slots, classic table games such as blackjack, roulette and baccarat, and live casino games. Leading software developers, such as NetEnt, Evolution, Pragmatic Play and Games Global, should provide these.
Customer support
How a casino responds to its customers says a lot about its legitimacy. Therefore, we reach out to a casino's customer support team via live chat, email and phone to ask them to resolve various issues and see how they react.
How our star rating system works
You may have spotted our five-star rating system, but what does it really mean? To help you understand what the difference is between a five-star and a four-star casino, a three-star, and a two-star, we've broken each rating down:
This is an online casino that excels in every aspect. The site is licensed, offers a wide selection of games, processes deposits and withdrawals quickly, and offers stellar customer support.
These casinos are also very good, but they might need to improve in one or two areas, which means they miss out on our coveted five-star rating.
Our three-star casinos are safe to play at and offer a secure online gambling experience. However, they lack certain features and promotions and aren't as good as their competitors.
These casinos lack most of the essential criteria we look for in online gambling platforms. As a result, it's better to play elsewhere.
Casinos that we rate one star tend to have licensing or security issues, poor game selections, unresponsive customer support, long withdrawal times and unreasonable bonus offers. So, you should avoid these casinos at all costs.
Who we are
The team behind OnlineCasino.co.za has years of extensive experience in the online casino industry and has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world.
Courtney has an extensive background in creative and commercial writing across numerous iGaming verticals. As a self-professed lover of slots, Courtney is passionate about the casino and gambling industries. While her writing covers a wide range of topics, slots and bonuses are arguably her favourite gambling subjects.
Macaela is passionate about iGaming. She has more than two years of experience creating compelling content about online slots, poker and casino reviews. Her work has appeared on leading sites such as Business2Community, SportsLens and Basketball Insiders.
Ernest is an online gambling expert who has been writing iGaming guides and reviews for the past six years. In his spare time, Ernest is a keen sports bettor with a particular interest in soccer. He also enjoys playing the latest slots and Crash games.
Play responsibly
At OnlineCasino.co.za, we promote responsible gambling. Playing at online casinos should be fun, and you should do so within your means. We advise you to set your limits and only gamble what you can afford to lose.
If you think you might have a problem or are worried about a loved one's gambling habits, reach out and talk to someone. Learn more and seek help at the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation.
