Is Europa Casino legit?

Europa Casino is one of the bigger online gambling providers out there, with a very solid track history and reputation. But, as with any online venture, are they truly trustworthy when it comes to playing online for South African online gamblers?

With the hundreds, if not thousands, of online casinos trying to attract the attention of us South African online casino players, it’s perhaps not surprising that we are often taken in by scammers and con artists trying to steal our hard-earned Randelas.

And we are right to ask questions about all these international online gambling options that are suddenly popping up in our feeds.

South Africa is a heavily regulated country when it comes to gambling. We have a dedicated Gambling Board that controls every one of our nine provinces. We have government oversight that controls all aspects of gambling within the Republic’s borders – from horse racing to sports betting to land-based casinos. And, of course, legislation that guides all and any aspects of online gambling.

However, the nature of the internet and the digital world have made online gambling a bit of a grey area legally. Our laws state that no online casino may operate within our borders. But we already have a number of well-known and well-advertised operators around the country, many of whom are partnered with very famous local gambling brands.

So, how do we know where we stand? And how do we know who to trust with our South African Rands?

And is Europa Casino legit?

Do your research

It’s the most basic first step in any aspiring online casino player’s journey: research your options before you jump in and play. The internet is an amazing place that is packed full of info, opinions, and reviews. Sites like ours, Online South Africa Casinos, are staffed with passionate players who are looking for the best – and most trusted – places to put your money down.

Apart from taking a spin through the casinos we review we also do what anyone else out there can do – we go and look for what other players are saying about the online casinos. And Europa Casino is no different. Just type ‘is Europa Casino legit’ in your browser and see what pops up.

So, is Europa Casino a scam or not?

We can confidently state that Europa Casino is NOT a scam. They are a genuine international online casino.

• They are fully licensed
• Their license is through an internationally recognised Gambling Authority – the Malta Gambling Authority
• They have been in operation for almost 20 years (they’ve been online since 2003)
• They are powered by an internationally recognised online casino games provider – Playtech

All these points tell us that Europa Casino is putting money behind their offering. Getting (and keeping) an online casino license is expensive and time consuming. Having a legit license for close on 20 years is evidence that Europa Casino are serious about providing a genuinely legitimate experience to players globally.

Similarly, having a partner like Playtech on board is a good indication that they are trusted. A global company like Playtech can’t be seen to be supporting crooked casinos – that would lead to them losing their licenses and access to a multi-billion-dollar industry.

What about the complaints?

A brief look at the online community’s opinions on Europa Casino will show you two things: some players love it, and some players hate it.

BUT

Before you make any judgements, make sure you understand exactly what the complaints are about.

The vast majority of online casino complaints – for ALL online casinos – are never about the experience: they are almost always about withdrawal delays and wagering requirements. And Europa Casino is no exception.

Players do not read or understand all the terms and conditions behind playing at an online casino, and about what happens and what you need to do when you redeem an online casino bonus offer.

And this leads to them not being able to withdraw money that they believe they have ‘won’.

ALWAYS read and make SURE you understand the Ts & Cs and the wagering requirements.

It will save you pain later and hopefully stop all the complaints.

The OSAC conclusion

Europa Casino is a legit online casino operator: fully licensed, fully transparent, and backed by an industry leading game provider.

They offer a great selection of online casino games, they have a fantastic platform, and they have been in business for close to two decades.

They definitely get our stamp of approval.