YesPlay

YesPlay Bonus Offers

YesPlay has an enticing welcome bonus offer for its new players. However, other than that, it lacks the promos needed to attract bonus-hungry bettors. Sure, the bookie has a decent welcome bonus better than what most competitors offer. To stay ahead of its rivals, in terms of bonuses for existing players at least, it will have to include a couple of other sports betting promos too. So, for now, punters in South Africa will have to settle for YesPlay’s first deposit promo. Let’s find out more about it.

YesPlay Welcome Bonus

The YesPlay welcome bonus matches your first deposit up to R3,000, and that is quite something. The new customer promo is a 100% deposit bonus offer that you can trigger in three easy steps. First, you need to sign up with the bookie and accept the bonus. Next, make a minimum deposit of R20. As soon as you do that, you will get your bonus money. Please note that YesPlay will double your first deposit up to R3,000, but your bonus funds won’t exceed that amount.

Before you make your first deposit, though, you have to know that there are payment method exclusions. Only deposits made with the following banking options will qualify you for the welcome bonus: Credit/Debit Card, OZOW, OZOW CAPITEC PAY, SnapScan, Zapper, 1Voucher, 1Voucherct, OTT Voucher, BluVoucher, aCoin, Kazang, and SCode. The great thing about the sign-up offer, though, is that even if your first deposit is made with a payment method that is not accepted, you can make a subsequent deposit with an eligible banking option and trigger the bonus.

After you make a qualifying deposit, you will get your bonus funds. To be able to withdraw your bonus winnings, you will need to meet a 5x wagering requirement of the deposit and bonus amount. You have 7 days after accepting the bonus to meet the playthrough conditions.

YesPlay Free Bets

Unfortunately, YesPlay does not offer any free bet promos at this time. However, that might change. If it does, you will be the first to know, provided you come back to this review at a later time.

YesPlay VIP/Loyalty Program

YesPlay values loyalty and the excellent offering of 35 sports and hundreds of betting markets show it tries hard to keep existing bettors happy. However, the bookie does not have a full-scale loyalty program. That means you won’t be able to get loyalty program perks such as free bets or better cashback percentages. If the bookie rolls out a VIP or loyalty program, though, Betpack will be the first to inform you of that.

YesPlay: Design & Usability

The design of the YesPlay website divides opinion here at Betpack. The older betting experts in our ranks tend to like the layout of the website. However, younger Betpack reviewers are less than thrilled with how YesPlay looks. And that says a lot about the design and layout of the desktop betting site. You will think it is great if you are over 30 or 40, but it might seem outdated if you are younger.

Fortunately, there are no divided opinions when it comes to the YesPlay mobile betting app. It is stylish and keeps abreast of the times. In fact, if you want to experience YesPlay in all its glory, we strongly recommend that you download the dedicated betting app.

And don't be put off by the desktop site layout just because it might be slightly old-fashioned. That doesn’t mean it is not practical. Quite the opposite, in fact. Using both the desktop sportsbook and the mobile betting app is a breeze, and you will have no problems locating your favorite sports or navigating to the market you want to bet on. So, YesPlay gets top marks for functionality and practicality.

YesPlay Sports

YesPlay lets you bet on 35 sports, hundreds of competitions, and even more markets. The betting site and app make accessing these sports super easy, so you will have no problem navigating from sports that are popular with bettors to more obscure sports that only you and a select group of punters might like. Let’s look at some of the sports that take most of the betting traffic at YesPlay.

Soccer

Soccer is the most popular sport at most bookmakers, and it is the same at YesPlay. The sportsbook lets you bet on a fantastic range of soccer leagues, tournaments, and competitions. These include both club competitions and tournaments on an international level. The South African soccer top tier is super popular with bettors, but so are European leagues and tournaments.

The English Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A are top choices for YesPlay punters, while the Champions League and Europa League have a regular following too. International tournaments, such as the FIFA World Cup, UEFA’s Euro Championships, the Africa Cup of Nations, and Copa America will beal if you are looking for something a bit different from club soccer competitions.

Basketball

You can make the most of betting on basketball if you get adequate basketball betting options. With YesPlay, you get exactly that and more. To experience wagering on basketball in all its glory, check out YesPlay’s NBA betting markets. Each NBA match comes with hundreds of different bet types you can choose from, both in the pre-match and in-play betting sections.

If you are a basketball bettor who also likes to wager on top competitions from other continents and regions, YesPlay has what you need too. The EuroLeague is a popular competition with punters in South Africa and so are the Australian NBL, the Spanish Liga ACB, the Adriatic League, the Brazilian NBB, the British Basketball League, Argentina’s Liga Nacional, and tons of other top basketball competitions.

Tennis

Tennis is an excellent sport to bet on, as it offers various set and match betting markets. It is also one of the rare sports where hundreds of super competitive events are taking place every month. At YesPlay, we are happy to report, you benefit from all those markets and events. The betting site offers most of the standard tennis tournaments, plus some less-known events. The most popular tennis tournaments at YesPlay are, of course, the Grand Slams, ATP and WTA Finals, and the masters and mandatory events on the ATP and WTA tours. However, in addition to those renowned tournaments, you can also bet on lesser-known events such as ATP Estoril, ATP Houston, WTA Bogota, WTA Charleston, Challenger San Luis Potosi, etc.

Rugby Union

Want to bet on Major League Rugby or the World Rugby Sevens Series? YesPlay has the Rugby Union matches you need. Whether it is the European Rugby Champions Cup or Super Rugby Pacific, at YesPlay, you can enjoy betting on top-tier and lower-level Rugby Union events whenever your heart desires.

Ice Hockey

Betting on the NHL is one of the most exciting things you can do if you are an ice hockey fan. YesPlay makes that possible for you. However, the sportsbook also gives you much more. If you decide to join this South African bookmaker, you can also wager on the AHL, the league where most of the top ice hockey talents from North America have plied their trade. That means you can wager on the top ice hockey league in the world, but can also bet on a competition that is more about player development. And that is quite exciting.

If you are looking to wager on the best European ice hockey leagues, YesPlay has what you need again. It lets you place wagers on a wide range of top ice hockey events being played on the Old Continent these include the Finnish Liiga, one of the most competitive leagues in the world, as well as the Danish Metal Ligaen, the Czech Extraliga, the British Elite League, Norway’s Eliteserien, Slovakia’s Extraliga, the Swedish Hockey Allsvenskan and the Swedish Hockey League, and tons of other leagues and competitions.

YesPlay Betting Markets

YesPlay has a wide range of markets that you expect to find at most bookmakers. However, it also boasts betting options that you can only locate at top bookies. And that is a great sign if you are a bettor who wants to get great value with each bet. These are the most popular pre-match markets that you can bet on:

• Match Winner 3-Way

• Match Winner 2-Way

• Double Chance

• Over/Under Totals

• Handicap

• Both Teams to Score

• Half-time/Full Time

• Correct Score

• Odd/Even

In addition to these so-called main markets, the bookmaker also gives you unique betting options that qualify as more exotic, and make placing bets much more fun. For instance, if you are a soccer bettor, you can wager on a 3-way market (Home, Draw, Away) but only on the first 10 minutes of the match.

Another interesting thing we noticed was just how many combinations YesPlay lets you create and bet on. For instance, you can wager on combo markets, such as Result and Total Goals 2.5 or Both Teams to Score and Total Goals 2.5.

However, if we had to pick one market where YesPlay excels, it would have to be the Handicap one. You can get handicap markets for matches from most sports, including soccer, tennis, ice hockey, volleyball, E-Sports, etc. The basketball handicap markets, particularly those offered on NBA matches, are the most impressive, though. In addition to the standard point spread options, you also get tens of alternative point spreads for the entire match, quarter, or one of the teams. If you are a handicap bettor, you will love YesPlay.

In-Play Betting & Live Betting

YesPlay has a live betting section, meaning you can bet on matches after they start. So, if you miss the beginning of a game or want to watch a bit of the action before placing your bet, YesPlay has you covered. Some of the in-play betting markets you can choose from include:

• To Win the Match

• Over/Under

• Handicap

• Correct Score

• Next to Score

Another thing we liked was how easy it is to access the live betting section. When you open the betting site or app, you literally cannot miss in-play betting options. That is crucial when looking to place a winning live bet as if you act a moment too late, the in-play betting market might close, and you might miss out on some live betting profits. YesPlay does its best to minimize the chances of that happening.

YesPlay Odds

YesPlay works with a reasonable house edge, meaning its odds will be okay for most bettors. However, don’t expect to get the best sports betting odds in the industry. Even though YesPlay puts a small profit margin on its odds, that profit margin is still there. That means both pre-match and live betting markets offer decent value, and the house edge won’t hinder your online wagering experience. But you won't be betting on the most enticing odds in South Africa.

YesPlay Live Streaming   

Unfortunately, there is no live streaming at YesPlay. And that’s a pity. The bookie has a live betting section, so it would have been nice if you could watch sports matches and races and bet on them all at the same site. If YesPlay decides to introduce live broadcasts, we will update this YesPlay review and tell you how to make the most of the feature.

YesPlay Mobile App

YesPlay has a dedicated mobile betting app and a pretty good one at that. You can download the YesPlay mobile betting solution to both Android and iOS devices, meaning you can enjoy an uninterrupted betting experience on the go.

What intrigued us was how different the layout of the desktop website and mobile app are. And that is a good thing if you are a mobile bettor. As we mentioned, the design of the YesPlay website is a bit outdated. That is not the case with the layout and graphics of the mobile app. It is stylish and perfectly suited to the modern bettor.

Another app perk is just how easy it is to access sports events and markets. You can navigate down the list of sports with ease and select your matches and betting options with a single swipe and a touch or two.

Lastly, contacting support is much more straightforward when done through the app, especially when it comes to getting in touch with the bookie via the WhatsApp and Telegram channels.

YesPlay Customer Service

The customer support service at YesPlay is made up of several features, some good, others not so good. The positive thing about YesPlay’s help desk is the number of communication channels you can use to get in touch with the bookie. The not-so-positive thing is the FAQ section.

Most bettors go to the FAQ section before contacting the bookmaker directly. Checking the FAQ is faster, more convenient, and lets you find the answers to your problems in your own time.

However, you won’t be able to do any of that at YesPlay, as the FAQ section is meager and contains little to no information. So, if you have a query or a sportsbook issue, you will have no choice but to contact support. These are the communication channels you can use.

YesPlay Live Chat

The live chat option is your best bet if you are looking for an instant response from YesPlay’s help desk staff. You can find the live chat icon in the bottom right corner of the website. When you click on it, you will see two options, to send a message to YesPlay’s official support channel on Telegram. The other option is to contact the bookie via WhatsApp. In both cases, you will have someone get back to you instantly.

YesPlay Email

You can also contact YesPlay via email. This option is particularly useful if you want to explain a problem in your own time and elaborate on it in detail. Once you are done writing your email, send it to [email protected].

YesPlay Phone Support

Lastly, you can also call YesPlay. The options available include WhatsApp: +27 82 939 9856 and t: 021 200 5992. Phone support is if you are looking for a fast resolution to your problem. So, it is great that YesPlay allows you to use this channel of communication too.

YesPlay Payment Methods

YesPlay lets you choose from a wide range of payment methods. However, before you choose your deposit option, bear in mind that you will need to use that same payment method to collect your withdrawals. The banking options available at YesPlay include:

• Visa

• MasterCard

• SnapScan

• OZOW

• OZOW CAPITEC PAY

• Zapper

• 1Voucher

• 1Voucherct

• OTT Voucher

• BluVoucher

• aCoin

• Kazang

• SCode

All deposits at YesPlay are instant, while withdrawals may take up to two or three days depending on the payout option you choose. The minimum withdrawal amount is R100, whereas the maximum winnings amount per customer per day at YesPlay is R1,000,000.

Is YesPlay Safe?

YesPlay is a safe and secure betting site that utilizes top-notch security technology to protect your personal information and safeguard the financial info you enter when you deposit and withdraw. The sportsbook encrypts your connection, meaning you don’t need to worry about leaks of information or fraudulent individuals or groups accessing your data.

YesPlay Gaming License

YesPlay is a licensed online betting operator. Its operations are overseen and regulated by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, under license number: 10180204-010.