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South African land-based gambling casinos listing A to J: Listed by City/Province

South Africa land casinos listed by area: (In the South African casino listings, gaming times, type of games, minimum bets, promotions, services, facilities etc., if shown, are indicative and may change.)
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Bethlehem - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Bethlehem.

The Frontier Inn and Casino,
John Blignaut Drive, Bethlehem, Free State province, South Africa. Phone: 058 307 6000, Email: info@beth.frontierinn.co.za, Website: www.frontierinn.co.za, www.peermont.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: 24 hours
Gaming Currency: Rand
Games to play: 120 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines (minimum from 1c to R25); Live table games: 6 American Roulette, 5 Blackjack, 1 Punto Banco
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Smoking and non-smoking areas, Salon Prive, Entertainment, Hotel
Remarks: The Frontier Inn and Casino is part of Peermont Casinos and Resorts www.peermont.com and is the newest and finest entertainment attraction in the Eastern Free State. As you enter Bethlehem, you will find the Frontier Inn & Casino on your left hand side before actually entering the town and just before the Engen Garage.
[May 2008 last update]

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

Windmill Casino & Entertainment Centre,
Jan Pierewiet and N1, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, Free State province, South Africa. Phone: 051 410 2000, Fax: 051 410 2001, Website: www.suninternational.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Gaming Currency: Rand
Games to play: 250+ Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games; Live table games: Blackjack, American Roulette and Texas Hold'em Poker (13 tables Texas Hold'em available during tournaments).
Facilities: Restaurants (6), Bar, Cafe, Entertainment.
Remarks: Situated 10K southeast of the Bloemfontein central business district, the complex is well visible to those traveling along the N1, and features a design theme based on Paris' Moulin Rouge.
[May 2008 last update]

Brakpan (in Gauteng province) - See Johannesburg (Carnival City Casino & Entertainment World)

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

The Caledon Hotel, Spa & Casino,
1 Nerina Avenue, or Po Box 480, Caledon, 7230, Western Cape province, South Africa. Phone: +27 / 28 / 214 5100, Fax: +27 / 28 / 212 2773, Website: www.thecaledon.co.za
Nearest Airport: Cape Town International (80km)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: Slots open 24 hours; Blackjack & Poker tables open Monday to Thursday 16:00-03:00, Friday 16:00-04:00, Saturday 14:00-04:00, Sunday 14:00-02:00, public holidays 14:00-04:00; American Roulette tables open at 20:00, Touchbet Roulette machines open at 11:00.
Gaming Currency: Rand
Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games (2c to R10; games include Fort Knox, Jackpot Party, Cosmic Poker, Jokers Wild, Break the Bank, Rooster and Double Nutty Jackpot), Touchbet Roulette; Live table games: American Roulette, Blackjack, Power Poker, High Rise Hold'em Poker.
Facilities: Restaurants (3), Bars (2), Smoking and non-smoking gaming areas, Entertainment, High Rollers room, Promotions, Hotel
Remarks: Century Casinos is a member of the Casino Association of South Africa (CASA). The Caledon is situated next to the N2, the main route between Cape Town and the Southern Cape province and beyond. A drive of about one hour will take you from Cape Town to The Caledon.
[June 2008 last update]

Cape Town - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Cape Town.

GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World,
1 Vanguard Drive, Goodwood, Cape Town, Western Cape province, South Africa. Phone: +27 21 505 7777, Fax: +27 21 534 1277, Website: www.suninternational.com
Nearest Airport: Cape Town International Airport (20 Minutes)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: 24 hours
Gaming Currency: Rand
Games to play: 2500 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines including Sun Pot, Hollywood Slots, Jackpot Deluxe, Top Gun, King Kong, Three Kingdom Wars, Monopoly (from 5c to R100); Live table games (68): American Roulette, Blackjack, Blackjack Switch, Blackjack Perfect Pairs, Rais’em Poker, Easy Poker, Stud Poker, Diamond Rush, Punto Banco, Midi Punto Banco
Facilities: 7 Restaurants, 4 Bars, Entertainment, Salon prive, MVG lounges, Parking
Remarks: GrandWest has 10 Texas Hold'em Poker tables with Cash Games, Tournaments and Weekly Satellites. Also GrandWest has GranDice - a simpler version of Craps/Dice.
[May 2013 last update]

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

Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World,
Suncoast Boulevard Marine Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. Tel: (031) 328-3000, Fax: (031) 328-3001, Website: www.suncoastcasino.co.za
Nearest Airport: Durban International Airport (20km)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport:
Dress Code:
Opening Times: 24 hours
Gaming Currency: Rand
Games to play: 1250 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games (from 10c to R100, progressives from 25c to R25), games include: Freedom Finder, Paparazzi, Gravy Train, Fountain of Fortune, Draw Poker, Double Jackpot, Bonus Poker, Red White & Blue, Hot Peppers, Joker Wild, Ocean Jackpot, Deuces Wild, Sunstruck; Live table games (50+): American Roulette (minimum from R5), 19 Blackjack (minimum R25 maximum R10,000), 3 tables '10s or better' Poker (minimum R25 maximum R250).
Facilities: Restaurants (14), Bars (2), Lounge sports bar with large screen TV, Cafe, Buffet, Entertainment, Promotions, Salon prive, Smoking and non-smoking areas, ATM cash machines, Hotel
Remarks: Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World is Durban's largest casino, situated along the "Golden Mile" against the beachfront. The R1 Sunstruck slots progressive game is Durban's only million rand jackpot machine. There are more than 50 gaming tables for Roulette, Blackjack and Poker. Minimum and maximum bets vary for each, ranging from 5 to 10,000 Rands.
[May 2008 last update]

East London - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in East London.

Hemingways Casino Resort,
Cnr Western Avenue and Two Rivers Drive, East London 5201, Eastern Cape province, South Africa. Tel: (043) 707-7777 Fax: (043) 707-7971, Website: www.hemingwayscasino.co.za
Nearest Airport: East London Airport (17km)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: Slots open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Tables open from 18:00 to close (Monday to Friday), from 12:00 to close (Saturday and Sunday).
Gaming Currency: Rand
Games to play: 390 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines including Caribbean Cash, Hot Flush, Hemingways Dream & Razzmatazz (from 5c to R 25); Live table games: 6 Blackjack (minimum from R 25), 1 Showdown Poker (minimum from R 25), 5 American Roulette (minimum from R 5).
Facilities: Restaurants (2), 3 Casino snack bars, Cafe, Smoking and non-smoking facilities, Salon prive, ATM machines, Free parking, Hotel
Remarks: Resort situated in East London and inspired by the luxurious home of Ernest Hemingway.
[May 2008 last update]

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

Tusk Umfolozi Casino Resort,
2 Copper Drive, Kuleka, Empangeni, KwaZulu Natal province, South Africa. Phone: (035) 787-8200, Fax: (035) 787-3780, Website: www.tuskresorts.com, www.peermont.com
Nearest Airport: Empangeni Airport
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: 24 hours
Gaming Currency: Rand
Games to play: 300 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: American Roulette, Blackjack and Poker with progressive jackpots.
Facilities: Restaurant, 2 Bars (smoking and a non-smoking), Smoking and non-smoking gaming areas, Child minding facility, Arcade games for the young, Parking, Hotel, Country club sports facilities, Entertainment, Promotions
Remarks: Tusk Umfolozi Casino is part of Peermont Global Hotels. Nearby sites include Richards Bay Harbour and the Empangeni Art & Cultural Museum.
[May 2008 last update]

Goodwood - See Cape Town

Johannesburg - There are 4 listed land-based gambling casinos in Johannesburg.

Carnival City Casino & Entertainment World,
Cnr Century and Elsburg Road, Brakpan, Gauteng province 1540, Johannesburg, South Africa. Casino Phone: +27 11 898 7000, Fax: +27 11 898 7024, Website: www.suninternational.com
Nearest Airport: O.R. Tambo International Airport (formerly Johannesburg International Airport), 25 Minutes
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: 24 hours
Gaming Currency: Rand
Games to play: Slot Machines (1759) smart card operated (coinless gaming), Video Machines, Touch Bet Roulette, Horse Racing Derby and Video Poker; Live table games (60): Easy Poker, Magic Poker, Let it Ride Poker, American Roulette, Black Jack, Diamond Rush Black Jack, Single Deck Black Jack, Perfect Pairs Black Jack, Punto Banco (Baccarat) and Midi Punto Banco.
Facilities: Restaurants (6), Bars (3), Cafe, Entertainment, Non-smoking area available.
Remarks: Carnival City Casino is situated in Johannesburg and is part of the Sun International group.
[May 2008 last update]
Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort (formerly Caesars Palace),
64 Jones Road, PO Box 956, Kempton Park, Gauteng province, Johannesburg, South Africa. Phone: +27-11 928-1000, Fax: +27-11 928-1201, Email: info@emperorspalace.com, Website: www.emperorspalace.com, www.peermont.com
Nearest Airport: O.R. Tambo International Airport, nearby (formerly Johannesburg International Airport)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: 24 hours.
Gaming Currency: Rand (ZAR)
Games to play: 1724 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines (from 5c to R500) include traditional reel machines and multi-line video machines, with progressive games: Extreme Mystery, Jackpot Hunter, Ozzy's Challenge, Centurions Bonus B, Deal Or No Deal, Emperors Rewards, King Kong Cash, Lotus Five Way, Prosperity Mystery, Red Eye Nickel, Stand Alone Area 2, Stand Alone Area 2, Stand Alone Area 2, Steel Stallion, Cash Fever, Fort Knox, Life of Luxury, Outback Jack, Zorro's - Area 4, Golden Goals, Velarium Sevens, Jackpot Carnival; Live table games: 26 American Roulette (minimum from R2.5), 22 Blackjack (minimum R10), 7 midi and full-size Punto Banco/Baccarat (minimum R50), 6 Poker (minimum R50); Other games: Hold’em Poker (8 tables), MegaPay Keno
Facilities: 10 Restaurants, Cafes/Bars, Entertainment, Smoking and non-smoking gaming areas, Salon prive, Cashless gaming, Parking, Hotel
Remarks: Emperors Palace is part of Peermont Casinos and Resorts www.peermont.com and has been voted 'Africa’s Leading Casino Resort in South Africa'. The resort offers luxurious accommodation, leisure facilities, a magnificent casino, the finest in dining and entertainment and an indoor themed entertainment centre for children. The Emperors Palace Casino Resort features an octagonally shaped main casino area, and The Velarium Casino (a glass enclosed casino), Emperors Club Casino (semi-private gaming area), and the Palace Court Privé (high limit) are all located within. The casino also offers promotions and games such as Platinum Challenge, Tip the Scales, Lucky Bucks Mystery Jackpots, and MegaPay Keno.
[June 2008 last update]
Gold Reef City Casino,
Corner Data Cresent & Northern Parkway, Ormonde, Gauteng province, Johannesburg, South Africa. Casino Phone: Tel: (011) 248-5000, Fax: (011) 248-5100, Hotel: (011) 248-5152/3, Fax: (011) 248-5400, Email: reservations@grcc.co.za, Website: www.grcc.co.za, www.goldreefcity.co.za
Nearest Airport: InterContinental Airport (32km)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: 24 hours.
Gaming Currency: Rand
Games to play: 1600+ Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: American Roulette (21), Reef Routine (2), Holdem Poker (1), Baccarat (3), Blackjack (23); Other games: Sports betting
Facilities: Restaurants (6), Cafes, Salon Prive (for High Rollers), Promotions, Entertainment, Hotel, Theme park, Conference centre, Parking
Remarks: Gold Reef City Casino is situated 8 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg and offers the largest smoking casino area in Southern Africa. Nearby sites include the Apartheid Museum and Gold Reef City Theme Park. Gold Reef City Casino is a member of the Casino Association of South Africa.
[May 2008 last update]
Montecasino,
Montecasino Boulevard (Cnr William Nicol and Witkoppen Roads), Fourways, Sandton, Gauteng province, Johannesburg, South Africa. Phone: +27 (0) 11 510 7000, Fax: :+ 27 (0) 11 510 7070, Website: www.montecasino.co.za
Nearest Airport: InterContinental Airport (32km)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Opening Times: 24 hours.
Gaming Currency: Rand
Games to play: 1700 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with 87 progressive games (from 2c to R100); Live table games (70): American Roulette (minimum from R5), 34 Blackjack (minimum R50 maximum R20,000), 2 Baccarat (full size tables), 3 Poker (minimum R25 maximum R1500), Dice (Craps).
Facilities: Restaurants (21), Cafes (4), Entertainment, Parking, InterContinental Palazzo Hotel, Foreign exchange, TITO (Ticket in Ticket out) coinless system gaming machines
Remarks: Gauteng's premier entertainment destination, the Montecasino is themed as an authentic representation of a Tuscan village and features the 5-star InterContinental Palazzo Hotel. There are smoking and non-smoking gaming areas.
[May 2008 last update]

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Useful information on South Africa Map of South Africa.
Capital city: The capital city is Pretoria, while the seat of parliament is located in Cape Town. Johannesburg is the financial capital and largest city in South Africa.
Official language: South Africa has eleven official languages: Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. Two of these are of European origin: Afrikaans, a language which originated mainly from Dutch that is spoken by the majority of white and Coloured South Africans, and South African English. Though English has a large role in public and commercial life, it is nevertheless only the fifth most-spoken home language.
Currency: The South African Rand (ZAR) is the official currency. The South African Rand is also known as Rands. The symbol for ZAR can be written R. The South African Rand is divided into 100 cents. The exchange rates (on June 1, 2010) for three major currencies are: 1 USD = 7.60 ZAR, 1 EUR = 9.40 ZAR, 1 GBP = 11.05 ZAR
General: The Republic of South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa, with a coastline on the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It borders to the north with Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, to the east with Mozambique and Swaziland, while Lesotho is an independent country wholly surrounded by South African territory. Telephone country code: +27, Internet: .za, Electricity: 230 - 240 volts at 50 Hz
The provinces: South Africa has nine provinces, each with its own legislature, premier and executive council. They are: Eastern Cape, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo (formerly Northern province), Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape. South Africa completely surrounds Lesotho and almost completely surrounds Swaziland.
Major cities: :Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Soweto, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Pietermaritzburg, Benoni, Tembisa, Vereeniging, Bloemfontein, Boksburg, Welkom, East London, Newcastle. Durban is home to Africa’s busiest port and is the number one tourist destination for South Africans.
Major international airports:
- O R Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Durban International Airport (DUR), see note below
- Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)
Note: From 1 May 2010, the airport that serves Durban changes to the new King Shaka International Airport. This facility is located at La Mercy, 65kms north of the existing airport. The old airport will no longer be in use. Map showing the nine provinces of South Africa.
Ports: South Africa has six major commercial ports: Durban (Africa’s busiest port), Richards Bay, Cape Town, Saldanha Bay (the largest port on the west coast of Africa), Port Elizabeth, and East London (South Africa's only river port).
Visa: South African law requires travellers to have one blank (unstamped) visa page in their passport to enter the country. In practice, however, travellers may need more than one page as there have been instances in the past of South African immigration officers requiring travelers to have two blank pages. Travellers are advised to have two blank pages in their passport on arrival. Your passport must be valid for at least 30 days after the end of your intended visit.
Cell phones: Travellers are advised to carry their mobile phones, unlocked, with international roaming capability to use while in South Africa, and then buy an inexpensive SIM card and airtime once they arrive in South Africa. SIM cards and airtime may be purchased at many retail outlets and most grocery stores. The Independent Communication Authority of South Africa has established new rules that require all new cell phones and SIM cards to be registered. The nationwide emergency number for the police is 10111, and the nationwide number for ambulance service is 10177.
Casinos: There are 40 registered casinos in South Africa, spread out across the 9 provinces. South African casinos can be found on the fringes of most major centres. These resorts will typically include hotels, restaurants and bars along with huge entertainment complexes. The company that runs most casino resorts in South Africa is called Sun International (www.suninternational.com). Sun International casinos operate coinless gaming on all slot machines, offer a wide range of traditional reel slots, the latest multi-line video slots and video poker.
Cities/Towns with casinos: Listed by province
ESTERN CAPE: East London - Summerstrand - Wild Coast
FREE STATE: Bethlehem - Bloemfontein - Thaba Nchu - Welkom
GAUTENG: Johannesburg - Karenpark - Mogale City - Temba - Vanderbijlpark
KWAZULU NATAL: Durban - Empangeni - Newcastle - Pietermaritzburg - Umhlang
MPUMALANGA: Nelspruit - Secunda - Witbank
LIMPOPO: Polokwane - Thohoyandou
NORTHERN CAPE: Kimberley - Upington
NORTH WEST: Klerksdorp - Mmabatho - Sun City - Taung - Temba
WESTERN CAPE: Caledon - Cape Town - Langebaan - Mossel Bay - Worcester
[June 2010 last update]

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