How to Check if a Bookmaker is Licensed
A step-by-step guide to verifying that your bookmaker holds a valid South African provincial gambling licence.
Step-by-Step Verification
Check the Operator's Website
Licensed operators are legally required to display their licence details on their website. Look for: the provincial gambling board name, licence number, and a link to the board's website. This is usually in the footer or on the "About" page.
Contact the Provincial Board
If you cannot find licence details, or want to verify them independently, contact the relevant provincial gambling board directly. Provide the operator's name and ask them to confirm the licence status. Contact details for all 9 boards are listed below.
Red Flags to Watch For
- No licence information anywhere on the site
- Claims to be "licensed in Curacao", "Malta", or another foreign jurisdiction only
- No South African contact details
- No FICA/KYC verification required to deposit or withdraw
- Crypto-only deposits with no Rand option
- Domain ending in .com without a .co.za alternative
All 9 Provincial Gambling Board Contacts
| Board | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gauteng Gambling Board | (011) 581 4800 | info@ggb.org.za | www.ggb.org.za |
| Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board | 021 480 7400 | Info@wcgrb.co.za | www.wcgrb.co.za |
| KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Board | 031 305 1061 | info@kzngbb.org.za | www.kzngbb.org.za |
| Eastern Cape Gambling Board | 043 726 6028 | info@ecgb.co.za | www.ecgb.co.za |
| Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority | 051 404 7600 | info@fsglta.fs.gov.za | www.fsglta.fs.gov.za |
| Limpopo Gambling Board | 015 230 2300 | info@lgb.org.za | www.lgb.org.za |
| Mpumalanga Economic Regulator | 013 752 8099 | info@mer.org.za | www.mer.org.za |
| North West Gambling Board | 018 384 7766 | info@nwgb.org.za | www.nwgb.org.za |
| Northern Cape Gambling Board | 053 839 3800 | info@ncgb.co.za | www.ncgb.co.za |
Verified Licensed Operators on This Site
Every bookmaker listed on Tips has been verified as holding a valid South African provincial licence. Our reviews include the specific licence details for each operator.