YesPlay South Africa Review 2024

YesPlay is owned by SA Sportsbook (Pty) Ltd[DW1]and it was established in 2015. It is a successful site with some great software developers on board. This includes top names like Evolution and NetEnt. The site has a range of great features for all players’ gambling needs, which we’ll discuss further in this review.

The site was originally a lottery site and it does retain this aspect of its history quite well. The expansion into a sportsbook, casino and live casino has meant that customers can use a single site for all of their gambling interests.

Overall, Yes Play has loads to offer its punters. In order to compile our review, we assessed the site thoroughly. We explored the website usability, whether there is a mobile app, the betting odds, the site reliability, and its overall reputation. Based on our observations, it seems that YesPlay is a good choice for South Africans looking for a straightforward and entertaining betting and gaming experience. However, it does also have some limitations - though these aren’t enough to put us off spending time using the site.

There are several YesPlay promotions available. These include the YesPlay sign up bonus, a slots drops & wins promo, and lucky numbers cashback. Unfortunately for sports fans, there are no free bet offers available. We would like to see a great number of promotions as this site is somewhat lacking compared to its competitors.

Here are the main promotions available:

New Player Welcome Bonus

The YesPlay welcome bonus is available to all players using all products on the site. This means the casino, sportsbook, bet games, and YesPlay bet lucky numbers games.

The offer gives you a 100% deposit bonus of up to R3,000.00. This is available when you make an initial bonus deposit of R20.00 minimum. To get it, you simply need to follow the YesPlay sign up and then activate bonus in your account. You will need to make your deposit within the first 7 days of signing up. There are also restrictions on which payment methods you can use to claim the YesPlay bonus. It is only available for players using 1Voucher, 1Voucher direct, aCoin, credit or debit card, OTT voucher, Kazang, BluVoucher, OZOW, SnapScan, Zapper, Scode, OZOW Capitec Pay, and Apple Pay.

Wagering requirements also apply. You will be required to play through your deposit and bonus amounts 8x before you can withdraw winnings. This must be done within 7 days of accepting the bonus offer when you completed the YesPlay sign up. The wagering contributions vary too so it’s worth reading the T&Cs carefully.

Thankfully, there is no need for a YesPlay bonus code to accept the offer.

Loyalty Programme

There is a loyalty program of sorts at YesPlay. This gives you 10% cashback on losses. It is available on lucky number games and only if you lose over R100 within the week. You’ll then be given the bonus the following Monday. If you bet on anything with odds below 2.0, they won’t be counted. You also need to wager the deposit and bonus amount 3x to withdraw the cashback.

Signing up at this bookmaker is straightforward. To register, follow these steps:

1. Click the orange "sign in/sign up" button at the top right corner of the website.
2. Enter your phone number to start the YesPlay register process. You can also complete registration by signing in with Google, Facebook, or Apple.
3. Enter your personal data like your e-mail address, name, address, and date of birth.
4. Once you’ve completed the sign up process, you are free to use the site whenever you like using your YesPlay login information.
5. You will need to verify your account before you can make deposits and play or gamble.

Account Verification

When you log in, you’ll be asked to complete account verification. This enables YesPlay to carry out checks in light of money laundering. You will need to enter your SA ID. Foreigners residing permanently in South Africa can enter their passport details and proof of residence instead. You must also have a valid South African mobile number registered in your name.

Account Management

Account management is easy here. Simply enter your YesPlay bet login details and you’re taken straight to your dashboard. Here, you can explore the gambling activities and games freely while also viewing your balances. It shows you your total balance, your bonus balance, and how much you’ve got available to withdraw. To top up, simply head to the “my wallet” section. You can also explore your statement, your bets, and bonuses. It’s also easy to alter your settings and notifications.

The YesPlay site is packed full of interesting features and it caters to all sorts of players. Here are some of its offerings:

Casino

The casino section has a whole load of great games to play. These include:

• Game shows;
• One Rand games;
• BetGames;
• High roller games;
• Table games (roulette, blackjack, baccarat, dice games, poker);
• Lottery games;
• Chinese games.

There are games by top providers. These include Pragmatic Play, Ezugi, Evolution, Habanero, NetEnt and Red Tiger.

Some of the post popular slot games here are:

• Starburst XXXTreme;
• Sweet Bonanza;
• Tomb of Akenhaten;
• Hot Hot Fruit;
• Gates of Olympus;
• Wolf Gold;
• Big Bass Splash.

Live Betting

There are lots of live betting options available at this bookmaker. You’ll find the likes of soccer, basketball, cricket, tennis, and more all available for live betting.

When you choose to use this service, there’s a good amount of information provided. This includes match statistics, previous meetings, previous match results, charts showing key information, and more.

Lucky Numbers

There are lots of lottery games available here. These include Hong Kong’s Mark 6, The UK’s 49s Lunch, Bulgaria’s Toto 2, Singapore’s Toto, Greece’s Extra 5, and Ireland's Daily Million Plus Afternoon, among others.

In terms of sports betting, you have the main (and most popular) option but there is a distinct lack of rarer sports. You’ve got soccer, basketball, tennis, rugby, volleyball, ice hockey, and handball. Within each sport, the options and markets also aren’t as varied as other sites. However, for those interested in the basics, there’s more than enough to entertain you.

Tennis

For tennis, you can bet on the ATP and WTA as well as the Challenger, ITF Men and ITF Women. In terms of markets, you’ve got the usual markets like winner, over/under, and handicaps. However, there are things lacking. For instance, only the Wimbledon Men’s Singles are listed and only the winner is available currently as a market.

Football

For soccer, you have a range of leagues, including UEFA Europa and Conference leagues, the English Premier League, Italy Series A, Spain’s La Liga, Germany’s Bundesliga, France’s Ligue 1, and the England FA Cup. You can’t bet on minor leagues or any of the large leagues in South America, for instance.

In terms of markets, you’ve got the usual main markets, totals, handicap, halves, score, goals, bookings, and penalties. Football has probably the best range of markets on the whole sportsbook site besides basketball.

Basketball

Basketball betting options are in abundance here. You’ve got a huge range of tournaments to choose from ranging from USA’s NBA to the WASL West Asia, Lebanon’s First Division and Czech Republic’s NBL.

The markets are spot on too. There are totals, under/over, quarters, and halves.

Other Sports

Yes Play Bet also offers rugby (rugby union six nations and Super rugby), volleyball (Poland’s Liga Siatkowki), ice hockey (NHL), and handball (Spain’s Liga Asobal and the International Champion’s League Women.

The margin on the top sports events here is around 5%. However, for less popular sports, it can be as high as 10%.

Here are some examples of the odds and how they compare:

Compared to some of the more popular sites, this bookmaker seems to present lower odds at times. However, most of the time, these are on par with others.

For those interested in mobile play, there is a YesPlay app download available for both Android and iOS. Essentially, this is the same as the desktop site version. It has a streamlined structure and a modern design. The interface is blue and white and is quick. You can download the Android app from the Google Play Store while the iOS version is available on the Apple App Store.

Support Services

This bookmaker has a number of support services in place. Firstly, there’s a useful help centre. Here, you can read information and get help with your YesPlay account, deposits, withdrawals, vouchers, betting, results, bonuses and promotions, and more. The help centre is excellent and tells you everything you need to know and more.

Besides this service, there are also a number of ways to contact the customer service team. There is an online chat available 24/7. This can be accessed by clicking on the conversation bubble button at the top right.

You can also use the YesPlay email address (info@yesplay.bet) or the phone number (+27 21 200 5992) to contact the team. The business itself is based at 80 Strand Street, Cape Town, 8001.

YesPlay Mobile vs. Desktop

All options (the mobile app, mobile site, and desktop) offer the same features, although layouts might be different. The mobile version and app have a streamlined and simple interface. They’re easy to navigate and you can access most games. The desktop version does have a few extra gams but these are the older games that aren’t mobile-compatible.

There are plenty of ways top up and withdraw from your YesPlay account. These include:

• Capitec;
• Ozow;
• Debit/credit card;
• 1Voucher;
• OTT Voucher;
• Blu Voucher;
• ATM deposit;
• EFT;
• Zapper;
• Kazang;
• Snap Scan;
• aCoin;
• 1Voucher direct deposit;
• Shoprite & Checkers.

Deposits Options

There are several replenishment method options as listed above but not all will give you access to the bonus. If you want the bonus, you can’t fund your YesPlay deposit via EFT or ATM deposit.

To make a deposit, follow these steps:

1. Log into your YesPlay account.
2. Go to “my wallet”.
3. Click on "make deposit".
4. Choose your deposit method.
5. Follow the instructions. Be sure to enter all of the details correctly.
6. See your funds in your account.

Withdrawals Methods

You can make a YesPlay withdrawal of funds in the same way by going to your wallet and clicking "make withdrawal." You will then see the two options available: ATM withdrawal and EFT. To withdraw money at a specified store like Makro or Spar, select ATM.

Commissions

There is a fee of R10 per withdrawal via ATM but you do get two free EFT transfers when you open your account. Once you’ve used them, you will need to pay R10 each time.

Taxes on Winnings

South Africans do not need to pay tax on their winnings (unless you gamble professionally and it’s your only trade). It doesn’t matter whether you’re betting on sports or playing casino games or lotteries, you don’t need to pay taxes. However, South Africa does have a tax on horse race betting, but this isn’t available at YesPlay.

Limits

The minimum deposit at this bookmaker is R1 and the minimum withdrawal amount is R50. You can withdraw up to R100,000 per day or R500,000 per month.

The sportsbook holds a license with the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. Only available residents in South Africa are able to access the site. It is registered under the number 2013/016123/07[DW2]with a VAT number of 440266120. The bookmaker license number is 10180204-011.

Anyone seeking technical support can use any of the YesPlay contact details. The YesPlay email address is info@yesplay.bet. The YesPlay contact number is +27 21 200 5992.[DW3].

The site is heavily protected with a privacy policy. This details all of the information users need to know. YesPlay prides itself on being a responsible organisation that follows the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA). They also comply with the Promotion of Access of Information Act of 2000 (PAIA). They also use SSL encryption to safeguard information and data.

YesPlay bet has lots of regulations it follows. This includes Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, the National Gambling Board, National Responsible Gambling Programme [DW4]and the Financial Intelligence Centre.

The company also follows the approved rules approved by the licensing body. These include the rules for racing and betting, rules for bookmaker operational and the totalisator operational rules.

Players are unable to deposit money or play until they have verified their account. You can also have your account blocked if you engage in unlawful or fraudulent activity.

Though this bookmaker doesn’t sponsor any teams, it does have social engagements. This includes its donations to the NGO Hokisa (Homes for Kids in South Africa). The company also engages in person with Little Lambs Christian Daycare and Educare.

Overall, YesPlay is a fun, interactive gambling site that offers games, lotteries and sports betting. It used to be a lottery site and its expansion into casino and sports gambling has been positive. That said, its sports offerings could do with a few additions too-namely esports, virtual sports, and a greater range of sports and markets in general. However, for the average player seeking everything in one place, YesPlay is ideal.