Where can I win real money online?

South Africans are always up for a little hustle and making some extra bucks, but we’re also uber keen on having the max amount of fun while doing it. This is why gambling is such a big deal in Mzansi – having fun, check, making moola, check, travelling to casinos to push through crowds and spend tom on food and drink and deal with irritating a-holes…not so check.

Thankfully, Online South Africa Casinos has the perfect solution for all us South African gamblers: the exciting world of online and mobile casinos.

Check it out – all your favourite casino games, all in one easy to access place, all from the comfort of your couch. No crowds. No extra fees. No annoying other people!

But, we hear you ask, what about winning real money? Is it possible to actually make some cash at an online casino or a mobile casino if the gods of luck favour our play?

Yes. Yes, it is. While luck is definitely a factor in any game of chance, if you do win, and you’re playing at a legit real money online casino, you are definitely able to put those real money winnings straight into your bank account!

The question then is: where can South African players go to win real money at online casinos?

Sit back and let OSAC take you to some of the best options in all the land (actually, in all the not-land is more accurate because internet).

What is an online casino?

Let’s start with what an online casino actually is, and what a mobile casino offers. An online casino is a portal to all sorts of casino games. Your online casino hosts hundreds or thousands of the best and latest casino games in a virtual environment. Games studios or providers develop these games, and the online and mobile casinos give you access to them.

Online casinos are accessed using a desktop computer and a wi-fi connection. Mobile casinos offer the same experience but are accessed using your mobile device (tablet or laptop or mobile phone). Just for clarity, when we talk about online casinos, we are referring to both online and mobile casinos.

What about the money?

Now that you have a basic idea of what an online casino is, we know you’re wanting to know about the cash!

Online casinos and online casino games offer more than just the experience of gambling, they also give you the chance to win real money. Real, actual, in-your-bank-account money.

But you must know where to play to avoid sadness and anger from being conned by dodgy scam operators.

If you are playing at a legit, licensed online casino you will deposit real money from your bank account (or using an eWallet or crypto or whatever banking method you choose – see our article about banking methods for more info) into your online casino account.

You use this money to place your bets and play the games. And just like in a bricks-and-mortar casino, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. If you lose, well, that’s the risk of gambling, né? If you win though – bells and whistles, jumping for joy, and the choice to take your winnings (less any bonuses or wagering requirements – always check the Ts & Cs) and transfer them into your bank account, and from there into your grubby paws!

Take note though: there are a lot of online casinos and a lot of online casino games that are just for fun. Think about slots that you can download from an app store. These are only for fun, and you won’t make any money from winning. Online casinos are legit real money gambling destinations.

Where can I find online and mobile casinos with real money games?

South Africans are spoilt for choice when it comes to online and mobile casinos. International online casino companies are opening new gambling destinations for us on a regular basis, but we need to make sure we are actually playing at a proper and trusted online casino before we deposit a single cent.

The first thing you need to do is check the casino license. Legit online casinos are always licensed with a recognised gaming authority like Curacao or Malta or UK. There are a number of these authorities so make sure your chosen casino partner is licensed and registered with one.

Legit online casinos will also give you trusted banking methods to deposit and withdraw real money and the better ones will allow you to gamble in your own local currency.

The OSAC team have spent years travelling the digital world to track down the best online casinos for South African players and we can tell you, with no hesitation, that the best online casinos for SA gamblers are true professional operators. Our recommendations for any South African players are:

• Jackpot.co.za
• PlayLive Casino
• Casino.com
• Europa Casino
• Springbok Casino
• TuskCasino

These online casinos are all registered and licensed with the proper international gambling authorities, welcome SA players, and let you play in our very own Randelas.

They also have clear and transparent Terms and Conditions and multiple trusted banking methods for your financial transactions.

You can read more about our recommended online and mobile casinos in our Casino Reviews section.

What games are available at online casinos for real money?

The beauty of online and mobile casinos is that they offer every possible casino game you can find in a land-based casino – and more. There are certain things that a virtual casino can do that are not possible in a physical casino – the sheer number of games they offer being one of them. Where a great land-based casino like Monte Casino or Sun City can offer hundreds of slots games for example, an online casino can literally bring you thousands! PlayLive, just as an example, has over 1,000 unique real money slots games.

Players can find video (or computer-generated) versions of all the most popular table games as well like poker (in all its forms), blackjack, baccarat, pai gow poker, and more.

Lottery games (where players bet on the outcome of National Lotteries from around the world), keno, bingo, slingo, mah jong, in fact any game you can put a bet on is available to players.

Some top end online casinos even offer Live Casino games where you play against a live, in-the-flesh dealer and against other real players via web cam. Live Casino games truly are the apex of the online casino world where you get all the interaction and thrills of a real-life casino experience from the comfort of your home or office.

Make your real money online casino experience worth it

Follow these OSAC tips to make sure you have a fun and rewarding experience:

• Always check that the online casino is licensed
• Only play at online casinos that allow you to bet in Rands
• Set a budget and stick to it
• Set a time limit for your playing and stick to it
• Check out online slots tournaments – super fun and with great cash prizes
• Do some research into your chosen online casino before committing actual cash
• Play for fun – remember, the house always wins, and gambling is entertainment not work!