Internet access, particularly in developing countries like South Africa, is more prevalent through mobile devices than via desktop PCs. In fact, this mobile preference trend in South Africa is especially strong given the relatively high cost of land-based ADSL and the high penetration of cellphones in the local market.

With the advent of smart phones, tablet devices, and apps, it is now not only possible to get the best online gaming experience while you’re on the move, but also to get access to a very secure gaming platform. In fact, most major casinos have already tailored mobile casino game offerings to cater for the smaller screen size. As processing power on mobile devices continues to skyrocket, this trend is likely to continue, and the mobile user experience only gets better.

There are already a number of mobile-only games available that cater specifically for the iPad, iPhone and other smartphone devices. The initial trend of building responsive websites has come and gone and international casino operators now see the market as mature enough to build special device size-specific applications to make the most use of mobile device capabilities (instead of trying to implement a lowest-common-denominator solution that caters for both desktop and mobile gambling).

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Best Mobile Casinos for South Africa Casino players

Below is a list of mobile casino options that allow gaming in South African rands in addition to other currencies. These are all internationally licensed casinos, but as mentioned in the disclaimer of this site, please check to ensure that you’re eligible to play in your jurisdiction before signing up to gamble online for real money.

If you’re a gambling enthusiast who’s on the move, mobile casino gaming provides the best way to keep entertained. Simply download the app, sign up for a mobile casino account and you are good to get started. The range of mobile casino games is steadily increasing and whilst it’s not as large as the online selection yet, many popular games like Diamond Mine, Thunderstruck II, and Tomb Raider are already available.

Of course, casual players are also welcome. This is even more the case following the success of many ‘standard’ mobile games like Texas Hold’em Poker etc, which rank among the most popular standalone games on cellphones before the arrival of interactive gambling applications.

Online slots enthusiasts can now also access their favorite Progressive Slots on the mobile casino platform. As with the equivalent online Progressive Game options, you contribute to the same pot and can win millions just as you can on any land-based or desktop online casino option. Other features on mobile casinos include mobile slots tournaments, where you can test your slots luck against your fellow mobile gaming enthusiasts.

One of the added advantages of using the mobile platform is that it is easy to access casino funding mechanisms. Many people already use and regularly access e-wallets and their banking services on the mobile phones. The integration with these platforms to the mobile casino platform makes for relatively seamless, smooth transactions with near instant notifications of success of deposits and withdrawals.

If you’re eligible to play on mobile casinos, South Africa Casino® wishes you the best of luck. Please remember that even though the mobile device is small, any losses you incur might not be – so be smart and gamble responsibly.