Botswana Gambling Casinos

Botswana land-based gambling casinos: Listed by City/Province

Botswana, Africa land casinos listed by area: (In the Botswana casino listings, gaming times, type of games, minimum bets, promotions, services, facilities etc., if shown, are indicative and may change.)
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Francistown - There are 2 listed land-based gambling casinos in Francistown.

Sedibeng Casino,
Cresta Thapama Hotel, Plot 6386, Blue Jacket Street, Francistown, Botswana. Tel: +267 2413872, Fax: +267 2413766, Website: www.peermont.com
Nearest Airport: Francistown Airport (FRW), 5km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: daily 11am to 2am
Games to play: 50 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment, Hotel facilities
Remarks: The refurbished Sedibeng Casino is situated in the 4-star Cresta Marakanelo Thapama Hotel in the centre of Francistown, the gateway to the Okavango Delta and the second-largest commercial centre in Botswana. It offers new cashless gaming machines with denominations from 1 Thebe to 5 Pula, with a good mix of traditional reel and multi-line video games.
[November 2010 last update]
The Sun International Marang Hotel Casino,
Plot 930, Marang Hotel, Old Gaborone Road, Francistown, Botswana. Tel: +267 240 2555, Fax: +267 240 2352 Website: www.suninternational.com
Nearest Airport: Francistown Airport (FRW), 10km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: daily from 13:00 till close
Gaming Currency: Pula
Games to play: 50 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines
Facilities: Bar, Hotel facilities
Remarks: The casino has 50 slots and all machines operate on a cashless basis. Slots are mainly comprised of Universal reel slots, IGT video poker and reel slots, Bally reel slots and Aristocrat reel videos. Denominations range from 50t to P5-00 and with a multi-denomination and multi-coin selection. The biggest jackpot is also the Mystery Jackpot, players can often win cash and a motorcar if they hit the jackpot. The casino has a popular bar that services players.
[November 2010 last update]

Gaborone - There are 2 listed land-based gambling casinos in Gaborone.

Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino,
Chuma Drive, Private Bag 0016, Gaborone, Botswana. Tel: +267 361 6000, For casino Cash Desk, call +267 361 6082, Fax: +267 390 2555, Website: www.suninternational.com
Nearest Airport: Gaborone, Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), 15 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: Slots 24 hours, Table games daily from 13:00 until late.
Gaming Currency: Pula
Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games including Jokers Wild Poker, Double Nutty, Break the Bank, Hunters Gold, and Triple Crowns. Slots denominations range from 10t (thebe) to P5 (Pula); Live table games (10): Roulette (minimum P5 pula), Blackjack (minimum P20 Pula), Higher stakes tables in the Prive area.
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Smoking and non smoking areas, Entertainment, Hotel facilities
Remarks: Gaborone Sun Casino is part of Sun International. Casino offers smoking and non smoking areas for table games and slots (all Progressive jackpots are linked in both areas). Personalised smart cards replace the need to feed coins into slot machines, and will be upgraded accordingly depending on your play.
[November 2010 last update]
The Grand Palm Hotel Casino,
Physical address: Bonnington Farm, Molepolole Road, Gaborone, Botswana. Postal address: Private Bag BR105, Gaborone, Botswana. Tel: +267 363 7777, Fax +267 391 2989, Email: info@grandpalm.bw, Website: www.grandpalm.co.za, www.peermont.com
Nearest Airport: Gaborone, Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), 12km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: Slots 24 hours, Table games 13:00 to close from Sunday to Friday, 12:00 to close on Saturday
Gaming Currency: Pula
Games to play: 150 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines, denominations range from 1t (thebe) to P25 (Pula); Live table games (16): American Roulette (minimum bet from P2.50 pula), Blackjack (minimum bet from 25 Pula), Punto Banco, Poker Lounge
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Smoking and non-smoking facilities, Entertainment, Hotel facilities
Remarks: The casino at The Grand Palm Hotel offers slot/video machines and live table games with American Roulette and Blackjack. The option to play Poker is also available and the Diamond Prive, a private gaming area with a private entrance and parking.
[November 2010 last update]

Palapye - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Palapye.

Letsatsi Casino (Sun International),
Plot 87, Botsalo Hotel, A1 Road, Palapye, Botswana. Telephone: +267 4920 606, Fax: +267 4920 604, Website: www.suninternational.com
Nearest Airport: Gaborone, Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), 270km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: daily 11:00 till close
Gaming Currency: Pula
Games to play: 50 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games
Facilities: Bar, Hotel facilities
Remarks: The Sun International Letsatsi Casino is situated in Palapye. The town Palapye is about midway between Gaborone and Francistown. The casino is located next to the Cresta Botsalo Hotel.
[November 2010 last update]

Selebi Phikwe - There are 2 listed land-based gambling casinos in Selebi Phikwe.

Menateng Casino (Sun International),
Cresta Bosele Hotel, Selebi Phikwe, Botswana. Tel: +267 261 3484, Fax: +267 261 3196, Website: www.suninternational.com
Nearest Airport: Selebi-Phikwe Airport (PKW)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: daily 11:00 till close
Gaming Currency: Pula
Games to play: 50 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games
Facilities: Bar, Hotel facilities
Remarks: The Sun International Menateng Casino is part of the Cresta Bosele Hotel located on the main route to the northern delta (approximately 400km from Gaborone). The casino is situated alongside the Cresta Bosele Hotel.
[November 2010 last update]
Syringa Casino,
Syringa Lodge, Po Box 254, Selebi Phikwe, Botswana. Tel: +267 810444, Website: www.peermont.com
Nearest Airport: Selebi-Phikwe Airport (PKW)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: daily 2pm to 2am
Gaming Currency: Pula
Games to play: 30 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment, Hotel facilities
Remarks: Syringa Casino is situated in the Syringa Lodge and offers 30 cashless machines with denominations from 1 Thebe to 1 Pula, with a good mix of traditional reel slot machines and multi-line video games. The machines are cashless, which provides significant benefits to both casino and guests. Syringa is the name of the hotel in which the casino is situated, as well as the name of the great Syringa tree that grows right in front of the casino.
[November 2010 last update]

Useful Information on Botswana Map of Botswana.
General: The Republic of Botswana (a parliamentary republic government) is a 'sub Saharan' country located in Southern Africa. A small, landlocked country of 1.9 million people, Botswana is mostly covered by the Kalahari Desert and the population is concentrated in the eastern part of the country. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. It meets Zambia at a single point (where the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers meet). Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent in 1966. Since independence, Botswana has had one of the fastest growth rates in per capita income in the world. Botswana was one of the poorest countries in Africa and has transformed itself to become one of the fastest growing economies in the world. International telephone country code: +267, Internet country code: .bw, Electricity voltage: 230V frequency 50 Hz, Electrical outlet: South African 3-pin type (a larger version of the old British three circular pins), Time zone: GMT + 2
Climate: Warm winters and hot summers. Botswana is dry in winter from April to October, sunny days and cold nights. Rain falls occur from November to March and within that period there may be long dry spells. These are summer months so it is hot and humid.
Languages: The official language of Botswana is English although Setswana is widely spoken across the country. In the Setswana language the prefixes are more important than they are in many other languages. These prefixes include "Bo", which refers to the country, "Ba", which refers to the people, "Mo", which is one person, and "Se" which is the language (as in Setswana). For example, the main tribe of Botswana is the Tswana people, hence the name Botswana for its country. The people as a whole are Batswana, singular (one person) is a Motswana.
Major cities: Gaborone (capital city), Francistown, Selebi-Phikwe, Kanye, Lobatse, Mahalapye, Serowe.
Regions/Districts: Central, Kgalagadi, Ghanzi, Kgatleng, Kweneng, North-West, North-East, Southern and South-East. Among all these, Central is the largest of the Botswana Districts.
Major airports:
- Gaborone, Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
- Maun, Maun International Airport (MUB)
- Kasane, Kasane Airport (BBK)
- Francistown, Francistown Airport (FRW)
- Selebi-Phikwe, Selebi-Phikwe Airport (PKW)
- Ghanzi, Ghanzi Airport (GNZ)
- Jwaneng, Jwaneng Airport (JWA)
Gaborone International Airport is 15 km to the north of the city, about 20 minutes by taxi. Approximate taxi cost: BWP 20. Airlines with flights from and to Gaborone airport: Air Botswana, Air Zimbabwe, South African Airways
Taxis: Public transport in and around towns consists of share-taxis (up to 5 passengers at a time) or mini-bus services operating at controlled flat fares and all vehicles licensed to carry passengers can be identified by their number plates with blue backgrounds. Mini-buses can be waved down along the road and you ask the driver to stop when you want to get off. Exclusive use of taxis is sometimes available at a higher charge although fares should always be agreed before setting off. Trains and luxury inter-city coaches run between Gaborone and Bulawayo in Zimbabwe and Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa.
Currency: The Pula (BWP)is the official currency of Botswana and is subdivided into 100 thebe (cents). Pula literally means "rain" in Setswana, because rain is very scarce in Botswana and therefore valuable. The approximate exchange rate on 29 October 2010 was: 1 Euro = 9 BWP, 1 US$ = 6.50 BWP, 1 GBŁ = 10.40 BWP.
Money: The Botswana Pula (P) is divided into 100 Thebe (t). Bank notes denominations are P100, P50, P20, P10 and P5. Coins denominations are P2, P1, 50t, 25t, 10t, 5t and 1t are in circulation. Most hotels, shops and restaurants accept major credit cards. Travellers' cheques are accepted at banks, hotels and the airport. ATMs are available in the major towns, but most only accept Visa cards. Foreign bank notes and travellers cheques may be converted into local currency at most banks and hotels. The US Dollar, Euro, SA Rand and GB Pound Sterling are widely accepted. When converting foreign currency you will be required to show your passport. While cash of any amount is no longer restricted, any person entering or leaving Botswana is required to declare Pula and/or foreign currency bank notes in their possession if the amount is equal to or exceeds the equivalent of P10,000.00 (approx. US$ 1,500.00).
[November 2010 last update]

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