Casinos in South Africa
If you are looking for casino action in South Africa, have no worries, my friend. Current listings include at least three dozen casinos available to satisfy your wagering appetite. The list ranges from Frontier Inn & Casino in Bethlehem to the Golden Valley Casino in Worcester. You’ll find quality gaming activity in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Mmabatho, Newcastle, Queenstown, Sun City, Umhlanga, Witbank and a couple of dozen other locations.
But the number of casinos and their locations are just part of the story. Casinos in South Africa are among the most beautiful and eye-appealing casinos in the world. Not only will you find the gaming reliable, efficient and fun, visitors discover the luxury of the overnight accommodations, quality restaurants and knowledgeable, friendly staff.
Organization, Regulation
Casino operations are an important part of the economy in South Africa. Under the watchful eye of the National Gambling Board (NGB) and the Casino Association of South Africa (CASA), the industry is thriving. CASA currently represents 35 of the 37 casinos in the country, according to information from the group’s Web site.
The National Gambling Board was established by the National Gambling Act, Act No. 33 in 1996. This law was repealed in November 2004 and was replaced by the National Gambling Act, 2004. According to the NGB Web site, “The Act makes provision for the oversight of matters relating to casinos, gambling, betting and wagering and promotes uniform norms and standards in relation to gambling throughout South Africa.”
Sincere efforts by people in both organizations help to sustain the reputation of the gambling and entertainment industries in South Africa, ensuring reliability and stability in the industry, according to NGB. The 2009 casino-industry survey produced by CASA shows that casino operations contributed more than 20 billion Rands to the gross domestic product of the country. In the past 15 years the economic contribution has total R143 billion. The number of jobs provided directly and indirectly now totals about 90,000.
Where to Play: Exciting Options
As we mentioned earlier, there are plenty of options when you want to enjoy gaming and entertainment. Here’s the menu, based on information from CASA.
- Century Casinos Africa – The company has 18 casinos around the globe.
- The Caledon Hotel, Spa and Casino near Cape Town
- 60% of the Century Casino Newcastle, in Newcastle, where it provides technical casino services.
- Gold Reef Resorts
- Akani Egoli (Pty) Limited operates Gold Reef City Casino and Theme Park
- West Coast Leisure (Pty) Limited operates Mykonos Casino
- Akani Msunduzi (Pty) Limited operates Golden Horse Casino
- Garden Route Casino (Pty) Ltd operates the Garden Route Casino
- Goldfields Casino and Entertainment Centre (Pty) Ltd operates Goldfields Casino.
- Silverstar Casino (Pty) Ltd opened the Silverstar Casino on the West Rand
- Lukhanji Leisure (Pty) Ltd launched Queens Casino in the Eastern Cape.
- London Clubs International – Casinos in the UK, Egypt, Lebanon and Emerald Casino Resort in South Africa.
- Peermont Global – Peermont is the holder of the second largest number of casino licences in South Africa, owning and operating a total of 14 properties – nine in South Africa and five in Botswana.
In addition to its flagship Emperors Palace Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort in Johannesburg, Peermont owns and manages – Graceland Hotel Casino and Country Club in Secunda, the Frontier Inn and Casino in Bethlehem, the Rio Casino Resort in Klerksdorp, the Tusk Mmabatho Casino in Mafikeng and the Khoroni Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. In Botswana, the group operates the Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort in Gaborone, the Sedibeng Casino in Francistown and the Syringa Casino in Selebi-Phikwe.
- Sun International – Sun International has casino licenses in eight of South Africa's nine provinces. The group operates 21 casinos in southern Africa, including 13 of the 40 casino licences in South Africa. According to CASA this company has a 44 percent share of gaming revenue in South Africa.
- Tsogo Sun – Five casino properties: Montecasino in Johannesburg, Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World in Durban, Hemingways in East London, the Ridge Casino and Entertainment Resort in Witbank and the Emnotweni Casino in Nelspruit.
