Before you create a casino account, it’s probably a good idea to ensure that the casino you’d like to play on is a reputable one. The last thing you want is to hit a jackpot of some sort on a dodgy online casino that does not honor their commitment to pay out your winnings!

How do I know a casino is reputable?

When evaluating online casinos, you need to consider the numerous factors. The most important of these, in our opinion, are those detailed below:

1. The age of the casino (how long they’ve been in business),
2. The security certifications they’ve got (all of which may be validated by the issuing authority),
3. The licensing details (unlicensed casinos should be avoided as far as possible – these are completely unregulated and you have no recourse if they decide not to pay you your due),
4. Strong branding is usually a good indicator of reputation (e.g. have you heard of the name before?)
5. Finally, the ultimate South Africa Casino check is accessibility. If you’re opening a fun account it doesn’t really matter but if you intend playing big, it’s probably smart to get in touch with a real person at the casino just to check everything is in order. You can only do so if they have a contact number you can call, an email address, or live chat feature. Ideally, they should provide all 3 of these options. It is not recommended to play on casinos that don’t have their contact details and processes clearly visible on the website.

The casinos that are mentioned on this site, tend to be the top-rated online casino South Africa options like Silversands Casino. For illustrative purposes, we will use this casino to guide you through the process of opening an online casino account. If you would like to create your own account as you work through this guide, then please CLICK HERE to open the casino in a separate window.

1. Select a reputable online casino (like Silversands Casino) from one of the many detailed on the comprehensive Rand online casino page.
2. As a habit, you should always read the online casino terms and conditions, particularly as they relate to any signup bonus you might receive as an incentive to play.


Silversands Casino Home Screen Guide

3. Many South African online casinos have a no-download flash option (this option is usually titled Flash Casino), or Instant Play). If possible it’s better to use the download version as the graphics and speed are typically much better. The download version also typically have better game features.


Golden Palace Casino home screen guide

4. Once your free casino software has downloaded, open the file on your computer or tablet device and install the software – the process is usually well-prompted and you need only follow the directions provided.
5. Once the software installation has completed, the casino will give you the option of creating a real player or fun account. If you’re new to online gaming, it is best to open a fun account first to familiarize yourself with the casino. The process to upgrade to a real player account from a fun account is easy and you can take advantage of any bonus offers then.
6. When you’re signing up for your account, be sure to select the currency you’d like to do your gaming in – it’s often difficult to change this after signing up. If you’d like to gamble in Rands, select ZAR as the currency on the account creation page.
7. Note: Online casinos are generally extremely security conscious and online gaming takes place over a 128-bit encrypted ssl connection at the very least. The downloaded software is also usually certified to be virus and spyware-free, but if you’re in any doubt, you should scan the file with your computer’s virus checking software before installing it.

Of course, you can apply the steps detailed above on any online casino you’d prefer to try out. When you’re ready to gamble online for real money, you can visit our how to fund your casino account page to learn more about e-wallets and the cheapest and most secure ways of making casino deposits and withdrawals.