No Deposit Codes for Players from South Africa

Introduction

Players in South Africa have never felt completely free when it comes to gambling online. The national laws have never been in their favor and the government has never provided consumer protections through licensed and regulated online gambling legislation. However, that has never dampened the local spirit for online wagering and players have always had to rely not only on foreign gambling regulators but on forums and the international player community in general for support and to redress any grievance against an online operator who has failed to uphold its end of the deal.

While many South Africans are experienced in online gambling, others are just now making the decision to try their hand at it. They need all the help they can get when it comes to sorting the wheat from the chaff and choosing only to play at reliable operations.

Online gambling house operators are just like any other type of business people - there are good ones and some that are ethically challenged. A good operation can go bad over time and new operators pop up at an amazing rate as the world comes around to the idea of gambling online.

One way to test a new operator after reading reviews and checking comments from other players is to use No Deposit Bonuses. These allow you to play real money casino games without risking funds. If you follow all the rules and have a little luck along the way, you can cash out your winnings.

You can play with the casino’s money and cash out your winnings within certain limits.

No deposit bonuses give players in South Africa a chance to try out new platforms and thousands of new games at online casinos they may never have heard of or thought about depositing at. One of the best parts of that is that they don’t have to put any funds at risk to test the entire gambling process from funding an account (with the casino’s money) to choosing games, playing, hopefully winning, and finally cashing out those winnings to bring them home.

It’s good to keep in mind that simply because an offshore operator will accept your action doesn’t necessarily mean it is a good operation. While 99% of online gambling houses are licensed, not all licensing jurisdictions are created equal. Some are far better than others, especially in terms of player protections like responsible gambling policy.

While South African players won’t find online casinos they can play at from home and are licensed by the government, other governments license remote operators. The online operations available to residents include those licensed anywhere else in the world, but some licensing jurisdictions are not as helpful toplayers as others are.

For instance, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) treats all players in Europe, Asia, and Africa equally and provides protection for everyone. If an MGA-licensed site is available in your country, so are the protections afforded to every player everywhere that casino operates. That’s not the case with the Gambling Commission of Great Britain (UKGC). While the presence of a UKGC licensing seal gives peace of mind as it is one of the most player-friendly and zealously protective jurisdictions, those protections are only afforded to players in the United Kingdom.

It’s impossible to speculate accurately about why a good operator would choose to license its operation in a jurisdiction that doesn’t offer robust responsible gambling tools to players, but that's the case with casinos that are licensed in Curacao. Curacao provides every other protection except complaint resolution but does not force operators to include on-board gambling control tools.

While you will have certain rights at any licensed operation, it’s good to know what you can expect and what you can’t count on from a regulator since there is no country-wide regulation for online gambling sites in South Africa.

At the regulator level, compliance is the responsibility of the operator. There is nothing for the player to worry about. However, in your relationship with an online casino, most compliance in that contract is incumbent upon the player. The gambling contract terms and conditions are non-negotiable, it is an adhesion contract sometimes known as a take it or leave it agreement. This holds true for the casino’s general terms and the bonus terms.

We'll go over the common terms and conditions (T&C) usually associated with NDBs in this article. You can start playing right away if you're an experienced online player or bonus hunter by visiting our No Deposit Bonus Codes list. You'll be playing in no time because the filtering and sorting tools are simple to use. Of course, you can simply accept the default settings to choose a South Africa-facing online gambling operation with no deposit bonus funds or casino spins you can claim. No dead weight or otherwise unusable information makes it from the greater database onto the page curated for you.

We recommend that you continue reading if you're unfamiliar with NDBs or bonus terms in general. You'll learn how to use our codes to claim NDBs, what's required of you as a player, and what to expect from online providers that offer this particular type of bonus.

If you're not keen on using the casino's funds to try and turn them into your own winnings, you can still find the best casinos for players from South Africa whether you choose to use any type of bonus or simply play with your own cash.

It's important to remember that casinos don't just give away money, and they can’t afford to act as a personal ATM for smart players - you'll need to put in effort and have a little luck to win and cash out. You won't win every time you play with NDBs, especially if you play frequently. You'll experience both wins and losses, but you won't risk any of your hard-earned money in the process.

If you've just happened under this page and you're not very well acquainted with the Wizard of Odds we look forward to you exploring the wonderful world of gambling. Our website holds a vast wealth of knowledge accumulated from over 20 years of providing service to gamblers on land and online. We're sure this resource can become as valuable for you as it has for many of our other readers throughout the years.

There is one other subject we should visit before diving deep into no deposit bonuses…

Most of the NDBs are only good for slots. of course, a few operators will let you play some other games and we'll get into the wagering requirements and game weighting later to help you decide if it’s a good idea to switch games for your playstyle and the time you plan to devote to make a profit off of the casino's bonus funds.

Along with slots a few operators will let you play keno and scratch cards but we don't suggest that. if the only games you like to play are blackjack, roulette, baccarat, or poker you probably won't find very many offers. if you're only interested in live dealer games we would be very surprised if you even find a single code. That's not to say that well-rated players with a good history can't pick up free chips, comps, and other perks but those are beyond the scope of no-deposit bonus codes so we won't address those here.

No Deposit Casino Bonus Codes Explained

We've put together what we think is the ultimate tool for hunting no deposit bonuses and we provide codes to go with those bonuses through our NDB Codes database so that you can activate them at the casino. The filtering and sorting tools are easy to use and self-explanatory yet extremely powerful in helping players find exactly the type of bonus they're looking for.

Visually scan the list or use the tools

The number of offers you will find varies from time to time as older offers expire and new campaigns are begun. Some codes will only be for new players and others are for returning customers - others yet can be claimed by either. When there are less than 20 offers available many players will be happy to simply visually scan the list in the hopes that an attractive offer will present itself. You can also use the filtering and sorting tools to conjure a list unique suited specifically for you.

Filtering and sorting tools at your disposal

You can use as few or as many of the filters as you need and then sort the list of offers using one of several options. When the list is densely populated it's possible to filter for the greatest amount of bonus funds or free spins to start with followed by conditions such as only for new players or only for depositors. Only a gambling site that carries games by Rival, RTG, Saucify what many others and finally outside that pays by Bitcoin or whatever your preferred payment method is. You can then use the sorting menu to put the list in the order you prefer. if you plan to practice on the quick and easy offers you can work your way up in value by sorting the list for the biggest bonuses and then work your way up from the bottom.

We provide enough flexibility in the tool kit to satisfy as many types of players as we could so it's totally acceptable to simply visit the list and select a bonus from those presented. The default settings will work perfectly well for most players while more advanced players are welcome to create their own custom-curated list of no deposit bonus codes and then sort them by Latest, Oldest, Expiry, or Max bonus.

If you happen to be using a VPN or another form of masking you will need to override one of the preset filters that assures only NDBs available to players in South Africa will be presented. Simply choose the country drop-down and the side menu and select South Africa to manually override the location that your VPN is telling the browser software.

When you first view the list it will already be ordered or sorted based on what we consider to be the most valuable. Some of the considerations that go into that include the size of the bonus, the difficulty of the wagering requirements and other terms, the size of the potential cash out, the reputation of the operator, and several other factors beyond basic data. Please feel free to use the list as is or craft the results to your liking.

All of the offers are presented in a card format that includes the easily understandable details you'll need to make the best decision on which one to claim.

Each box contains the following details:

• The name of the casino brand
• An Info icon that can be hovered over or selected to view key terms
• The NDB offer, typically in the form of bonus funds or casino spins
• The NDB code. Click to copy it, as it may be needed if you decide to claim the offer
• Wagering requirements also referred to as playthrough, turnover, or rollover
• Expiration date
• The maximum withdrawal amount
• Thumbs up and thumbs down votes from other players
• A button for sharing the code on social media
• Comments, usually posted by staff but open to all members
• A Claim button (remember to click to copy or write down the code first)
• Link to our casino review

While you don’t absolutely have to read the casino review we do suggest at least opening the page to take it in some of the top-line information.

If you haven't used the filtering tools to select a banking method you'll be able to find out if they pay out in your preferred way. You can also see how long it takes to get paid, where the site is licensed, who provides the games, and several other important elements. Importantly, you will find our rating of the operation in one to five stars along with ratings from players at other well-traveled sites and finally, an average of all ratings.

You can also skip to the bottom of the page to read comments by other players. This sort of feedback can be invaluable in choosing a place to play and can cover information that is more recent than that found in the review.

Some of the reviews also include an embedded video that tracks a player’s progress from their first deposit until their cash out has landed. There are currently no videos specifically for no deposit bonuses but the “From the Players for the Players” review will tell you whether the player used a bonus or a straight cash deposit.

Also, there will be a variety of welcome packages and other deposit bonuses listed near the top of the page.

More About No Deposit Bonuses

The basic premise of playing with the casino's money and being able to cash out winnings it's highly attractive but there's always more to the picture. It's going to take some effort and you're not going to win every time you try, That's just the way the bonuses are structured - to let a few people win while most participants just get to have a good time. Over the course of playing all the bonuses listed here, you can expect to win some and not complete most of them. Similarly, out of a dozen players who take up the same offer not all of them are going to win and that comes down to wagering requirements and luck for the most part.

When you do win there will be a cap on the amount of money you will be allowed to cash out. None of them are worth more than about $200 and quite a few are worth quite a bit less.

We suggest approaching these in the spirit of fun and being prepared for the eventuality of putting some time into an offer and ending up with no more cash than you started with - which will be $0. We also suggest sticking to slots because the rules are far less complicated and the time needed to complete an offer is usually much less. Blackjack and other casino games often have extremely high wagering requirements for several reasons including a very low house edge and very low volatility. Slots have big winning and losing swings and a much higher house advantage so every dollar wagered will likely count as $1 reducing your wagering requirements.

Experienced players will already be familiar with the basics of bonus terms and conditions and they'll find most if not all they need to know right on the offer. They will also know how and where to find specific information in the casino T&C without much effort.

However, if you're new to the game you really need to study the basic terms and what they mean so you know what you're getting into, how long it's likely going to take to complete an offer, and how to avoid canceling the bonus by breaching what might seem like a silly term. All operators will audit your play and everything you do in relation to the bonus and it is rare to have any casino cut you a break if you breach the terms. They must treat all players fairly and that means treating them all the same. Your innocent mistake such as betting 10 cents more than you should have on a slot spin has to be treated the same as a professional bonus hunter trying to push the edges of the rules. Variance from the T&C is simply not tolerated.

Types of No Deposit Bonuses

If you’ve used no deposit bonuses in the past you will notice that not much has changed over the years aside from more stringent terms and conditions. These help the operator offer attractive bonuses with a chance to cash out while still protecting their bottom line. Some of the terms control fair play and others such as the wagering requirement and max cashout provision limit the operator’s financial risk.

We’ll focus mostly on NDBs with codes here, but there are other types of free play that exist, they simply don’t lend themselves to a code-claiming process or are not very common for other reasons.

Our codes will help you claim a “free chip” resulting in a bonus funds balance that you can convert into cash simply by playing and experiencing a little luck. Many of the codes are for casino spins which will create a bonus fund balance, at which point the two types of offers converge - the main difference being that the results of the free spins will likely be more or less than a straight bonus funds offer. Each spin will return a result of nothing, less than the value of the spin, the same value as the spin was staked at, or more than the “cost” of the spin. When the casino spins have been completed you will have a balance in your bonus account to play other games with. At this point that random value of funds is virtually identical to a free chip except for the amount.

We’ll take a deeper dive into spins and chips in a moment but two other types of free play for a potential cashout are worth mentioning. They are Freeroll tournaments and Free play time.

Freerolls

Free roll tournaments are usually open to any customer but some are only available to depositing customers. If you choose an offer from Realtime Gaming (RTG) casino you might be required to download the desktop software to access the tournament lobby. That’s not the case with Wager Gaming (WGS) freerolls, they are usually available in the HTML5 framework so you can enter using any web browser.

One downside to Freerolls is that they often allow players to buy in again with cash or bonus funds and that can unfairly disadvantage the no deposit bonus player. When your initial tranche of bonus funds has been expended you will have a bonus balance and the leader board will reflect your place in the tournament. Players in the top tiers are most likely to do a rebuy to advance up the ranks or try to hold onto their position if they are placed high enough on the leaderboard to take part in the prize pool.

Some Freerolls offer cash prizes but most of them award bonus funds. If you finish in a paying position you are now in the same boat as you would be in if you had completed free spins or simply claimed a free chip in the first place.

Free play time

These offers can often be found in the bonus part of Rival-powered cashiers. While the results usually convert into deposit bonus funds they can be offered as a no deposit bonus with a chance to cash out without risking funds.

In essence, you would be given a bonus bankroll and a certain amount of time to “win all that you can”. The games may or may not be restricted, and betting levels might be capped. At the end of the period, your bonus balance is usually available to claim along with a deposit. At that point, you would be required to complete wagering requirements and stick to any other terms of the offer just as if you took a free chip, completed spins, or cashed out tournament chips.

With those two out of the way, we’ll focus on the most commonly available types of offers - casino spins and bonus funds. We’ll address spins first since they will convert into bonus funds at which point both offers usually become virtually the same.

Casino Spins

While the mix of offers will vary from time to time, “free spins” usually account for more offers than “free chips”. In the final analysis, one is not more “valuable” than the other because a max cashout limit will be present for both offers. One advantage of spins is that the initial phase of bonus participation can be completed quickly, and so can the final phase.

Spins are usually awarded at a predetermined stake on a particular game. For instance, the starting value could be $5 (20 x $0.25 = $5) if you receive 20 spins at a stake of $0.25 apiece. The max cashout value will not usually be related to the amount of the starting offer, but could be inversely proportional. They could try to make the offer very attractive with a $200 max cashout knowing that very few players will reach that threshold.

The games might be very high risk as well (volatile). This would have the effect of eliminating nearly all the players but letting a few lucky ones through to the next round with the hope of cashing out. The operator’s risk or exposure is mitigated by capping the amount that can be cashed out in the end.

Your bonus balance when the spins are finished could be more or less than $5. In the event that you have $4 or $40, that sum becomes your bonus cash and is subject to bonus conditions, such as wagering requirements.

If you are the sort of player who gets invested in anticipation you might find yourself hoping that you have very few wins during this phase. While that seems counter-intuitive please consider that your wagering requirements will be based on the bonus balance in your account when the set number of spins is completed. That factor will be a multiple of the bonus balance.

A wagering requirement of 40x might be completed quicker on a small balance rather than a larger one - and if you don’t make wagering, you will be able to move on to the next offer with less effort invested in the loss. A great result can occur on the twenty-first spin as easily as it can on the first. If the offer is for 20 spins you might find yourself in an odd place hoping for small returns during those first 20 spins.

Bonus Funds (Free Chip)

Bonus funds will appear in your casino account when you claim this kind of NDB using our code. The funds could also be placed as a result of completing a spins offer after using one of our codes. 

Before the operator will pay out any winnings, you must fulfill the bonus terms and conditions. This includes meeting the wagering requirements and playing within the other rules set out in the terms. Very few if any effective strategies can be deployed as they have all been accounted for in the T&C. Any that aren’t specifically spelled out could still fall under the “Fair Play” clause which leaves such things up to the sole discretion of the operator. Things to avoid include betting big, especially on a highly volatile slot in the hopes of winning a good chunk of change and then betting lower, especially on a low-volatility game to grind out the wagering.

Terms and Conditions

Bonus T&Cs are non-negotiable, strictly enforced, and acceptance of the terms is mandatory in order to compete for a cashout.

Important T&C include:

• Expiration Date: The time limit to complete the bonus and cash out.
• Allowed Games: Some but not all slots might be included. Other games might be allowed.
• Maximum Bet: The most you can bet on one spin, hand, or game round.
• Wagering Requirements: The bonus must be wagered a certain number of times.
• Withdrawal Thresholds/Limit: The least and most that can be cashed out.
• KYC (Know Your Customer): Document verification.

Withdrawal Thresholds/Limit

For "non-cashable" bonuses, only winnings from play can be cashed out. You must deduct the bonus amount from your total balance before requesting a withdrawal. For example, if you have $8 in free slot wins and the max withdrawal is $50, you need a balance of $58 to request the cashout. If a free chip is worth $75 and the max cashout is $100, you will need to have $175 in your account to withdraw the max.

The total amount you can cash out with no deposit bonuses is capped.

Game Weighting

Most NDBs are only for slots play and most or all slots will count 100% toward the wagering requirement. Other games, if allowed, might count less so rather than the wagering requirement going down $1 for every dollar bet, it might be reduced $0.10 for a game weighted at 10% (video poker) or $0.5 for a game weighted at 5%. The specific numbers for the bonus WR will be found in the T&C.

Not all games count 100%

KYC - Document Verification

All licensed online casinos require that you prove your identity before they are legally allowed to pay your winnings. You’ll need a copy of your driver’s license or another government-issued ID and proof of your residency such as a utility bill. A verification deposit might be required. If so, you’ll need to prove you own the card or method you will use for deposits and withdrawals.

Casinos aren’t legally allowed to disburse funds to unknown individuals.

Conclusion

You can claim "free money" in online casinos using our NDB codes. You’ll be able to play slots and sometimes other games with a chance to cash out real money without risking your own funds.

With our codes. New players can experience the entire process of online gambling from start to finish as if they had deposited money and accepted bonus terms and conditions. Getting to know a new (to you) operator and beginning to build trust can be invaluable.

Since it’s not quite as easy as filling out a form or sticking a card into an ATM you will have earned every dollar you cash out. The value of any individual bonus might be relatively low, but a lucky player can use the funds for whatever they want to, even a fresh deposit with no bonus terms attached.

Whether you're a seasoned player looking for the best value or a novice just learning the ropes and having some fun, our bonus codes and tools can help you find just the right bonuses to add value to your online gambling pastime.