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Once upon a time, gambling was something you did in a casino, behind velvet ropes or closed doors, with a stiff drink in hand. Today, the game has changed. Betting has left the shadows and moved into the palm of your hand. You can place a bet while waiting in a taxi queue, top up your wallet and play your lucky number between watching Instagram reels.

There was a time, not too long ago, when an evening in front of the TV meant a hot cup of tea, a blanket, and a half-finished knitting or crochet project on your mother’s or grandmother’s lap. Today, that same setting might still include the tea and the blanket, but instead of yarn and needles, there’s a smartphone in hand and a mobile game or betting app lighting up the screen. It’s not just a subtle cultural shift. It’s a striking change in how women are engaging with entertainment, technology, and even risk.

Here’s a hot tip for you if you enjoy betting on the footy, but can't spend your whole day glued to the screen. To see today soccer results, simply go to YesPlay's result page at https://yesplay.bet/sports/live/soccer. It is quick to load, doesn’t use a lot of data and works even on older smartphones, and will provide you with all the information you need.

Trying your luck with numbers again, huh? Well, here in South Africa, we like betting on lotteries too, and UK49 Lunchtime draw is one of the most popular. It’s easy to play online, which beats having to stand in those never-ending queues, right? On YesPlay you can find the “3 balls + bonus ball” bet that many people keep talking about.

The inaugural Women in Gaming Africa networking event, held at the time of SiGMA Africa at Cape Town's Grand-West Arena, provided a welcome opportunity for YesPlay representatives to connect with industry leaders and celebrate the growing influence of women in the iGaming sector.

The ancient Greeks believed that Zeus, ruler of Mount Olympus, could control lightning at will. For one fortunate YesPlay player, that mythological power manifested in spectacular fashion, delivering a thunderous R577,620 win from just a R180 stake on Pragmatic Play's legendary slot, Gates of Olympus.

A fortunate YesPlay customer has experienced the thrill of a lifetime after turning a modest R8 wager into a staggering R160,000 windfall on Pragmatic Play's popular Cash Elevator slot.

If you love soccer, then you know how important it is to always keep track of the newest results. Whether you’re checking the DStv Prem, following Bafana Bafana or seeing how the big EPL teams performed, knowing the soccer results matters a lot, especially if you’re someone who likes to bet a little money on those games. Usually, you have to jump between a number of websites or apps to find the results that you’re looking for, which can be a real nuisance.

The Soweto giants are taking their legendary battle to neutral territory. The nation's most explosive rivalry heads to Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium for this season's Nedbank Cup Final taking place on 10 May 2025—and you could be there to witness history unfold.