Are you here to play, or are you here to win? Well yes, we know it’s a bit of both, but all serious players are going to want to win at some point. And winning means payouts, if you’re at any of South Africa’s best online casinos. But how do these casinos stack up against each other in terms of return to player and payout speed?
While there are many online casinos operating in SA, not all are created equal. We encourage you to visit our review section for detailed reviews on many of South Africa’s online casinos, where you can find out more about payouts, terms and conditions, and all the casino’s features. Our top 5 casinos, in terms of both RTP and payout speed, are below:
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Casino
Banking options/Form of payment (FOP)
Payout speed
Payout percentage
Visa, Mastercard, EFT, 1forYou
Same-day payout*
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Banking options/Form of payment (FOP) : Visa, Mastercard, EFT, 1forYou
Payout speed: Same-day payout*
Payout percentage: ?
Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, ecoPayz, Bank transfer, PayPal
Same-day payout*
98.99%
Banking options/Form of payment (FOP): Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, ecoPayz, Bank transfer, PayPal
Payout speed: Same-day payout*
Payout percentage: 98.99%
Bitcoin, ecoPayz, Neteller, Paysafe, Skrill, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal
24 hours average (depending on payment type)
99.8%
Banking options/Form of payment (FOP): Bitcoin, ecoPayz, Neteller, Paysafe, Skrill, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal
Payout speed: 24 hours average (depending on payment type)
Payout percentage: 99.8%
ecoPayz, Entropay, Neteller, Paysafe, Skrill, Visa
72-96 hours average
99.00%
Banking options/Form of payment (FOP): ecoPayz, Entropay, Neteller, Paysafe, Skrill, Visa
Payout speed: 72-96 hours average
Payout percentage: 99.00%
Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin, EcoPayz, Neteller, Skrill
48-72 hours average
98.00%
Banking options/Form of payment (FOP): Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin, EcoPayz, Neteller, Skrill
Payout speed: 8-72 hours average
Payout percentage: 98.00%
Return to player, or RTP, is the total percentage of bets placed at the casino that’s paid back to players. Most online casinos feature an RTP of over 95%, which means they only keep around 5% of the bets placed as their profits. Now, while this may seem like a tiny percentage, if you think in terms of sheer numbers, the amounts paid out – and kept – by the casino are astonishingly large.
The RTP percentage can influence the amounts you win, as well as your chances of winning. The higher the RTP, the better that casino is for player wins. Remember, though, that RTP is an average over time, and that it doesn’t necessarily mean your individual chances are better. What it means is that, over time, players at that casino will enjoy more and higher wins, compared to some other casinos.
Land-based casinos tend to have a considerably lower RTP than online casinos. There’s a good reason for this: an online casino doesn’t need anywhere near as much space to operate – a good server room will do – which means a whole lot less real estate to buy or rent.
There are significantly fewer employees, as you don’t need croupiers (except for live dealer games) or floor staff. Online casinos need just a small contingent of staff to manage the website and admin. So, with these lower operating costs, online casinos can afford to pay out significantly more to players.
It’s great to know whether a casino will give you a better chance at a win or not, but what about when you do win? How quickly and easily can the casino pay out? Some casinos will have different payout speeds, depending on the method of payment, so make sure to familiarise yourself with this information when seeking out a new online casino.
There are various payment methods that online casinos can use to pay out your winnings, including debit card, direct debit, EFT, and a variety of pay wallets. Some even allow Bitcoin payments, which means there is sure to be a way for any player to gamble.
Payot percentage, speed and method are important factors when looking for a good online casino, for sure, but there’s a lot more to it. Take the time to read through terms and conditions, especially those on wagering. Have a look at game providers – you’re sure to have favourites – and game selection. Keep an eye out for welcome bonuses, ongoing promotions and tournaments, if these are your thing. Some casinos also offer loyalty programmes, which can get you prizes, cash, access to tournaments, free spins, and more.
