Playa Bets

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Playa Bets Bonuses

Playa Bets has a land-based betting background, so its bonuses are also directed at sports bettors. This doesn’t mean, in turn, that Playa casino players are not greeted with a bonus. 

Playa Bets No-Deposit Bonus

New to Playa Bets?

We have an exclusive offer for you: R50 free for your bets and 50 free spins so you can explore both the sports betting odds offered by the site and the top Pragmatic Play slots available there. Claim your bonus by clicking here!

Welcome Bonus

The welcome bonus at PlayaBets is clearly aimed at bettors. You can claim a 100% match on your first deposit, up to R2,000. 

To claim the bonus, here’s what you need to do:

• Log into your Playa Bets account or register if you haven’t already
• Access the Cashier section on the top left (top right on a desktop) of the screen
• Deposit at least R50 to your account
• Play through your deposit amount 3 times at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or higher
• Claim the bonus by contacting Playa Bets support

Like all bonuses, this one comes with terms, conditions, and wagering requirements:

• You can complete the 3x playthrough on pre-game and in-play live bets on all sports, horse racing, and dog racing.
• You can also bet on keno and lucky numbers
• You will have 24 hours to use your free spins
• You can play the 50 spins on Pragmatic Play slots
• The free spins have the value of the minimum bet on the game you play

Refer a Friend Bonus

You can also claim a bonus for bringing a friend To Playa Bets! For each friend you refer, you’ll be able to claim 50 free spins on Pragmatic Play online slots! Here’s how you do it:

• Invite a friend to register an account with Playa Bets
• Invite them to make an R50 deposit and play through it once
• Send your friend’s email to the address support@playabets.co.za within 7 days of your friend completing the requirements
• Invite them to also contact support@playabets.co.za from their registered email address (the same as the one you sent)
• Enjoy your 50 free spins on Pragmatic Play slots!

Here are the terms and conditions that apply to this bonus:

• The spins themselves have no value. They can be played at the minimum bet value of the game you choose to play
• To withdraw your winnings, you need to:
  • Play through them once (1x) at odds of 1/1 (2.0) on pre-game and in-play live bets on all sports, horse racing, dog racing, keno and lucky numbers
  • Play through them twice (2x) at Evolution, AGT, Pragmatic Play slots, BetGames or Aviator
• You have to deposit at least R100 to be able to withdraw

5% Weekly Cashback

If your week hasn’t been too good, not all is lost. Literally: you’ll be able to recover part of your losses every Friday. Playa Bets offers you a weekly cashback worth 5% of your net losses for the previous week. 

Here’s how your cashback is calculated:

• You need to have at least one real money deposit in the two weeks before the cashback
• You need to play Playa casino games from AGT, Evolution Gaming or Pragmatic Play
• You need to have a net loss: for example, if you had winning bets of R3,000, and losing bets of R4,000, you have a net loss of R1,000
• You’ll be able to claim 5% of your net losses as a cashback (in this example, R50)

You will receive free spins equal to the value of your cashback, up to R2,000, on Fridays, before noon. You’ll receive an SMS to notify you of your cashback.

Your winnings generated using the cashback are subject to the wagering requirements that apply to other free spins bonuses.

Drops & Wins

Playa Bets is enrolled in Pragmatic Play’s global Drops & Wins jackpot and tournament. Playing Pragmatic Play online slots with bets of R10 or more per spin automatically qualifies you for the random prize drops. To participate in the Drops & Wins tournament, here’s what you need to do:

• Access your favourite Pragmatic Play slot machine
• Click or tap “Join Now” when prompted
• Aim for the highest win/stake ratio (not necessarily the highest win amount):
  • Winning R1,000 on an R10 bet has a ratio of 100 to 1
  • Winning R1,000 on an R100 bet has a ratio of 10 to 1
• The prizes paid out by the Drops & Wins tournament are in cash - they will end up directly in your cash account

Playa Bets Sports Betting Bonuses

Playa Bets can’t deny its betting background. Its website, and its bonuses, are tailored to the needs of sports betting enthusiasts. There are quite a few of them you can choose from:

• Up to 125% Multibet Bonus for betting slips with multiple entries
• Up to 1000% Multibet Moneyback if only one of the legs is lost on your Multibet ticket
• 5% Weekly Cashback on your net losses on betting, with the same conditions as the casino cashback

There are also promotions and bonuses activated periodically at Playa Bets. Keep your eyes on your inbox so you don’t miss any of them!

Playa Bets registration

• Start by providing your mobile number to receive your one-time password (OTP)
• Once you confirm your phone number, you can proceed to the registration form
• Fill in the registration form with the required information and click “Create”
• You’ll be redirected to the personal information field where you will need to fill in your data:
  • Date of birth
  • Address
  • Identification information
• Verify your email address 

Playa Bets login

Once you’re done with the registration and verification process, you can log into your Playa Bets account. You can do so by entering your email address or phone number and your password in the appropriate fields. 

After logging into your Playa Bets account, you can make a deposit and place your first bets.

Playa Bets Deposits and Withdrawals

Playa Bets supports the most used South African payment methods. If you live in Durban, Phoenix, Pietermaritzburg, oThongathi, Umzinto, or Cape Town, you can even deposit and withdraw in person, at a Playa Bets branch. Online, you can use these payment methods to top up your account:

Deposit methods

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Withdrawal methods

As you might expect, the list of withdrawal methods supported by Playa Bets is shorter. Still, it covers the most widely used options in South Africa:

Account Verification

Playa Bets is required by law to complete FICA verification when you register an account. Your phone number and email will be validated during the registration process. Later, you’ll have to submit a copy of your South African ID or passport (only for those who don’t have an ID), proof of address, and banking details. 

Note that you’ll also need to be FICAd when you make a deposit or request a withdrawal of R25,000 or more. If you plan on depositing R100,000 or above, expect an extra screening against the Politically Exposed Persons database.

Playa Bets Loyalty and VIP Program

By registering an account with Playa Bets, you are automatically enrolled in the Playa + Rewards Club. To qualify, all you need to do is deposit R50 each month. Being part of the Playa+ Rewards Club comes with quite a few benefits and bonuses:

• Early access to promotions and new products
• A 5% cashback every Tuesday worth up to R5,000 (based on your losses on sports bets, Keno, and Lucky numbers)
• A 15% match, up to R2,000, on a deposit of your choice every month (1x playthrough on sports at odds of 2.0, 25x on live casino games)
• One entry to the Monthly Lucky Draw for every R50 you deposit in a month
• Birthday Bonus

If you go above and beyond with your deposits and bets, you’ll be invited to join the Playa VIP Rewards program. There’s no set threshold or limit to aim for - Playa’s VIP scheme is invite-only. It’s worth working for, though, because it comes with extra benefits:

• A 10% cashback every Tuesday worth up to R10,000 (based on your losses on sports bets, Keno, and Lucky numbers)
• A 5% cashback every Friday worth up to R5,000 (based on your losses on AGT, Evolution, Pragmatic Play slots and BetGames)
• A 20% match, up to R5,000, on a deposit of your choice every month (1x playthrough on sports at odds of 2.0, 25x on live casino games)
• Exclusive bonuses and rewards
• Birthday Bonus
• A personal VIP account manager

Playa Casino Games

To play online casino games at Playa Bets, you’ll need to head over to “Vegas Games”. Here, you’ll find a selection of 526 online casino games in total, which include:

You can filter the games by provider and by big wins. There’s also a category for “Hot Games” and “New Slots” that you may want to explore. Unfortunately, the filtering doesn’t get any more granular.

We especially appreciated the “Biggest Winning” category, where you can stumble upon some quite lucrative slots to play. 

To play any of the games, you need to register and log into your Playa Bets account. No free demo games are available.

Playa Bets Live Casino

Playa Bets stands out of the crowd of South African live casinos by the number of live dealer games it has: 

• 33 titles from Evolution Gaming
• 11 titles from Pragmatic Play

The list of available live dealer games at Playa Bets has a wide variety of roulette, blackjack, and baccarat tables, along with card games like Side Bet City, Three Card Poker, and Asian table games like Fan Tan, Sic Bo, and Dragon Tiger.

You can also explore a selection of live game shows:

• Crazy Time
• Dream Catcher
• Deal or No Deal
• Mega Ball
• Football Studio

Aviator

Aviator, Spribe’s successful crash game, has a separate category on the Playa Bets website. Considering its maximum win - up to R2 million. 

To play Aviator, you’ll need to register an account at Playa Bets and make a real money deposit. 

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Playa Bets Sports Betting

Playa Bets is, first and foremost, a betting platform, so a lot of attention has gone into creating a world-class online betting platform. The Playa Bets betting site is professionally designed and easy to use both on computers and smartphones. It offers you access to local and international sports, with special attention to soccer. The platform covers sports from rugby to hockey, from curling to darts, boxing, and handball. 

The site has a separate section for horse racing where it covers both South African and international racecourses, and dog racing covering races from UK courses.

BetGames

BetGames are an innovative type of game similar to live casino games where the dealers play games and you can bet on the outcome. Playa Bets has a collection of 11 BetGames. The list includes:

• Baccarat
• Card games like poker, War, and Speedy 7
• Lottery-type games like Lucky 7, Lucky 6, and Lucky 5
• Wheel of Fortune-type games
• Dice games

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Playa Bets Mobile App

Playa Bets doesn’t have a native Android or iOS mobile casino app. It is an instant-play casino that you can play directly in the browser on your smartphone. 

But it’s not entirely without a download. It does have a WebView app that you can download from the Playa Bets website and install on your Android phone. It doesn’t come with any extra features compared to playing in a browser - all it does is make the Playa Bets site easier to access.

Playa Bets Terms

The Terms and Conditions governing your activity at Playa Bets are clear. They cover every aspect of your activity, from registering an account to withdrawals. We didn’t find any terms that would be ambiguous or predatory.

Safety and Security

The Playa Bets website is as safe and secure as a betting site can be in 2024. It uses industry-standard encryption, and it is licensed by multiple local regulators - which includes provisions for safety, too. Overall, we can say that Playa Bets is a safe choice for South African bettors and casino players.

Playa Bets User Experience

The playabets.co.za website has a modern design that’s user-friendly and responsive. The colour scheme could use some more contrast, especially in the top navigation menu. We would also like better filters in the slot machines section, so we could select games by theme, bonus features or jackpots. Other than that, there’s nothing more we can complain about. 

Playa Bets Customer Support and Contact

It may not be obvious, but the site includes an extensive “Help” section where other sites have their live chat function. In it, you can search for what you want to know or any issues you encounter - it acts like an FAQ. While it’s decent, it’s not as complete as it could be, so you may run into things you can’t resolve using it alone.

If that happens, you can reach out to PlayaBets through a variety of channels:

• Email at support@playabets.co.za
• Phone at 08705PLAYA (0870575292)
• Phone After Hours at 0788001018
• WhatsApp at 0788001018
• By post at P.O. BOX 60584, Phoenix, KZN, 4068, South Africa
• On Facebook at https://facebook.com/playabetssa
• On X (formerly Twitter) at https://twitter.com/playabets

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