Older style fruit machines would work purely on the basis of probability in terms of how much money they would pay out. Modern machines are usually set to pay out a certain percentage of any money that is put into them (usually between 75% and 80%).

Section 11 of the National Gambling Act states: A person must not engage in or make available an interactive game except as authorised in terms of this Act or any other national law. Is online betting legal? Yes. Online betting is legal with a licensed South African bookmaker.