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A long-running offshore casino for South Africa, established 1999
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Context for South Africa: South Africa's position on online CASINO play is genuinely unresolved, and you should know that before claiming any casino offer here. Under section 11 of the National Gambling Act 2004, interactive (online) gambling is unlawful; the one clear exception is betting with a licensed bookmaker, which is why sports betting is plainly legal here and online casino is not. What complicates it is that the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board and the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator have permitted their licensed bookmakers to offer fixed-odds bets ON THE OUTCOME of casino games - slots, roulette, blackjack - on the argument that the customer is betting on a result rather than playing the game. Several large operators do this. Other provincial boards have not permitted it, the Supreme Court of Appeal has held that it is unlawful under the Gauteng Gambling Act 4 of 1995, and as of April 2026 the wider conflict between the National Gambling Board's reading and the provincial one had not been settled by any court. A new Bill targeting online gambling is being fast-tracked. In short: a casino-style offer from a provincially licensed bookmaker sits in contested but arguable territory, while an offshore online casino with no South African licence does not - check which you are dealing with, and note that your province may matter.
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Online casino in South Africa is legally contested
Under section 11 of the National Gambling Act, online casino play is illegal in South Africa unless nationally authorised - the only clearly lawful online gambling is sports betting through a licensed bookmaker. Bookmakers offer slots and table-style games anyway, arguing you bet on a contingency rather than play a game. The Supreme Court of Appeal rejected that reasoning for roulette, holding a casino game is not a sporting event, and on 27 February 2026 the National Gambling Board restated that online casino gambling remains illegal nationwide until new legislation passes.
We are not telling you this operator is acting unlawfully - no court has held that, and provincially licensed operators continue to offer these games under a narrower reading that remained untested in court as of April 2026. We are telling you the sportsbook rests on solid legal ground and the casino side does not, so if the national position prevails, your recourse as a casino player is less certain than the licence badge suggests.
Pros
- A real, large three-deposit package totalling R8,888
- A comparatively low 10x wagering requirement
- Long operating history since 1999
Cons
- Shifted from Curacao to a materially weaker Anjouan (Comoros) licence in October 2024
- Holds no South African gambling licence at all
Our verdict
Silversands Casino is operated by Paxson Marketing Ltd and has operated in South Africa since 1999, but its licensing has weakened: it shifted in October 2024 from Curacao to an Anjouan Gaming (Comoros) licence, a materially lower regulatory tier, and it holds no South African licence at all - confirmed by two independent sources. It offers new players an R8,888 welcome package across three deposits (100% up to R1,888, then 75%, then 50%), with a comparatively low 10x wagering requirement, minimum deposit R100.
How we rated it
Bonuses & value (18%)8
A real, large three-deposit package totalling R8,888, with a comparatively low 10x wagering requirement.
Casino (36%)7.3
A long-running casino operating in South Africa since 1999, though offshore-licensed rather than locally regulated.
Customer support (18%)7
No major documented complaint pattern found.
Trust & licensing (27%)5.5
A real negative found and disclosed: this operator (Paxson Marketing Ltd) shifted in October 2024 from a Curacao licence to Anjouan Gaming (Comoros), a materially weaker regulatory tier, and holds no South African licence at all - independently confirmed by a second source. Its long 1999 operating history is a genuine positive that partly offsets this.
Quick facts
| Operator | Paxson Marketing Ltd (St Vincent and the Grenadines) |
| Licensing | Anjouan Gaming licence ALSI-102404011-FI3 (since Oct 2024, shifted from Curacao); NO South African licence |
| Markets | South Africa |
| Welcome bonus | R8,888 package across 3 deposits (100%/75%/50%) |
| Wagering | 10x on deposit + bonus (comparatively low); minimum deposit R100 |
How we verified this
Two independent domains corroborate the core facts, resolving the earlier single-source flag. silversandscasino.com documents the welcome bonus terms (R8,888 package across 3 deposits at 100%/75%/50%, 10x wagering on deposit plus bonus, minimum deposit R100, ZAR payments via EFT/Ozow) and the operating history since 1999. bettingguide.com independently confirms operator Paxson Marketing Ltd, the October 2024 shift to an Anjouan Gaming licence (No. ALSI-102404011-FI3) from the earlier Curacao licence, explicitly notes this is not a South African-regulated licence, and describes Anjouan's framework as 'similar to the former Curacao master gaming licence' - a materially different, generally lower-tier regulatory regime that we disclose transparently.
Where Silversands Casino is licensed
Silversands Casino appears on the official register in 1 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
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About Silversands Casino
Silversands Casino is a long-running casino operated by Paxson Marketing Ltd, serving South Africa since 1999 without a South African licence, currently under an Anjouan Gaming (Comoros) licence after shifting away from Curacao in October 2024 - confirmed by two independent sources. It offers new players a large three-deposit welcome package with fair wagering terms.
Silversands Casino FAQ
Is Silversands Casino safe and legit?
Silversands Casino is operated by Paxson Marketing Ltd, licensed by Anjouan Gaming (Comoros) since October 2024 after shifting away from Curacao, and holds no South African licence - confirmed by two independent sources. It has operated since 1999. No major scandal was found during this research.
What is the Silversands Casino welcome bonus?
An R8,888 package across three deposits: 100% up to R1,888 (code SIGNUP100), 75% (code SIGNUP75), and 50% (code SIGNUP50), subject to a comparatively low 10x wagering requirement, minimum deposit R100.