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New casinos are contributing billions to the
development of South Africa's tourism infrastructure. The smallest and richest
province, Gauteng, is the gateway to South Africa; visitors touch down at
Johannesburg International Airport, a stone's throw from Caesars, Carnival City,
Gold Reef City, Montecasino, and Emerald Casino Resort. Driving west into North
West province, the legendary Sun City and Lost City lies in the Pilanesberg. To
the east of Gauteng is Mpumalanga, Nelspruit boasts the mid-sized Emnotweni
casino, and Graceland, in Secunda. Travelling south from Gauteng into the
interior, the Free State has two casino licenses at the moment - Thaba 'nchu and
Naledi. In KwaZulu-Natal the most popular are the Suncoast casino and Wild Coast
Sun. Cape Town’s GrandWest can compete with any other megacasino in the world.
At the moment there are 28 casinos in South Africa, with a total of 17 493 slot
machines and 632 gaming tables. A further six casinos will open in the near
future.
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Sun City and Lost City
In the middle of
an extended Savannah lies the Las Vegas of southern Africa. Businessman Sol
Kerzner set up this complex quite close to Johannesburg and Pretoria, where,
amongst other things, gambling is offered. Internationally famous entertainers
perform at Sun City. The name stands for luxurious hotels, beautifully laid-out
water gardens, excellent golf courses, unusual gambling halls, exclusive casinos
and first-class entertainment shows. No wonder Sun City attracts more than
25.000 visitors every day. The latest jewel in the chain of casino complexes is
Lost City. It was planned in the style of a sunken, legendary African town. It
is beautifully situated and imaginatively decorated.
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Caesars Gauteng
Play in an
environment so opulent, yet so comfortable, it's unlike anything you've ever
experienced. The octagonal shaped casino, with its spectacular volumes, dramatic
stained glass domes, hand painted murals and frescos, Roman columns and arches,
plush carpets and marble floor finishes, sets a new international standard in
five star gaming. The 1500 slot machines and 50 gaming tables offer something
for every gaming enthusiast including traditional reel slots, the latest
multi-line video slots, as well as novelty games such as simulated horse racing.
With progressive jackpot payouts ranging from R1250 to more than R3 million,
Caesars Gauteng is sure to offer 24-hour fun, glamour, sophistication and
excitement in gaming entertainment.
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Emerald Safari Casino
On the banks of the mighty Vaal River, just 45 minutes outside
Johannesburg, Africa's richest new jewel lies waiting to be discovered. Take a
journey through a wonderland where nature yields forgotten pleasures, where
African rhythms flirt with the night,
and fortunes are won in the skip of a heartbeat.
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Montecasino
Montecasino, a gaming, retail and leisure complex, is Gauteng's
premier entertainment destination. Designed to replicate an ancient Tuscan
hill-top village, Montecasino offers a casino area with no less than 1 700 slot
machines and 70 gaming tables. The complex features the five star
InterContinental Palazzo hotel, conference and event facilities, unique dining
options and the Pieter Toerien Theatre. Other entertainment facilities include a
15-screen cinema complex, the Magic company - a family entertainment center and
the Montecasino Bird Gardens.
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Gold
Reef City Casino
Gold Reef City may just be the most extraordinary and unique
Casino and Theme Park complex in the world. It certainly has no equal in Africa.
Gold Reef City replicates the proud heritage and tradition of old time
Johannesburg in its overall theme. If you are one of Joburg's own, then you
probably know that Nelson Mandela was once a security guard at one of the mines
and you probably also know that The Grand Central Hotel once played host to a
keen young reporter doing duty in South Africa, who is more famous today for his
books, written under the name Mark Twain. If this is all news to you, then spend
a day at Gold Reef City and gather a century's worth of experiences.
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Graceland
Located in
Secunda, Mpumalanga, Graceland is an authentic and unique American-Victorian
themed development. The superior country hotel offers 98 bedrooms and suites all
featuring panoramic views over the golf course or pool terrace. The spectacular
casino, with 408 slot machines and 15 tables, offers low minimum bets and
ensures exciting gaming action for all, November 1999 saw the opening of the
Manhattan Club Salon Privé at Graceland, an exclusive gaming area situated on a
private mezzanine floor for discerning players. Graceland also offers a wide
range of entertainment and leisure facilities - a showbar with live
entertainment, a teenage fun center, a child-care center, a 120-seat cinema,
bars and restaurants.
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Emnotweni Sun
Emnotweni Sun is situated in Nelspruit in the lush, sub-tropical
Lowveld region. Guests can enjoy cozy, comfortable accommodation adjacent to the
Botanical Gardens and opposite the Emnotweni Casino Complex and the Riverside
Mall - Nelspruit's premier shopping, entertainment and casino complex.
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Wild Coast Sun Resort
The Wild Coast
Sun is set on one of the most unspoiled beaches in Southern Africa, within 750
hectares of natural bush between the Umtamvuna and Mzamba rivers, overlooking
the Indian Ocean. The Wild Coast Sun Resort is located mere meters away from the
Indian Ocean. The white powdered beaches, incredible surfing and balmy climate
are inducements enough. Wild Coast Sun offers entertainment, wonderful
water-sports, one of the best championship golf courses in South Africa, a
glittering casino, 3-Star hotel accommodation and vacation club timeshare.
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Suncoast Casino
Welcome to Great
Fun & Good Fortune! If winning is on your agenda, then the 7 000 square meter
casino, with both smoking & non-smoking facilities, 1250 slot machines,
(including Sunstruck, Paparazzi, Freedom Finder, Wheel of Gold & Elvis games)
and 50 game tables (Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, Punto Banco & Dice), the
Suncoast, will not disappoint you. Add to this a luxurious Salon Prive, Private
Gaming Rooms and ample food and bar facilities and time spent at the Suncoast
will be pure pleasure! Should gaming not be part of your fancy, well then get
down to Waterworld or just relax in one of our many retail outlets (John Dory`s,
Circus Circus, Centre Court, Spur, Panarotti`s Pizza, 2 Go, Cosmic Candy, Magic
company and Teshar Gallery)
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Grand West Casino
Boasting
state-of-the-art facilities, GrandWest Casino has 60 casino tables, offering
American Roulette, Blackjack, Raise'em Poker and Punto Banco. 1750 smart card
slot machines, including the multi-million rand attraction -
Millennium Mania, which pays out a
R2-million jackpot. R1-million jackpot progressives include Dream Machine and
for added slots pleasure there is African Express. The GrandWest Casino Salon
Prive is a world of ultra-exclusive casino and luxury designed especially for
high-end players. There is a Slots Prive and a Tables Prive in operation
24-hours a day.
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Thaba ‘Nchu Sun
The Thaba'Nchu Sun Hotel & Casino is
located in the Free State, adjacent to the Maria Moroka Game Reserve which is
home to White Rhino, Birchells Zebra, Springbok, various other species of
Antelope and a variety of Bird Life. The Thaba'Nchu Sun is a popular Gaming
Resort with a state-of-the-art Casino featuring a Salon Prive and 200 Smart Card
Operated Slot Machines. Tables Games in the Casino include American Roulette,
Poker and Blackjack. This Casino Resort offers entertainment for the whole
family with facilities such as a Solarium featuring a giant aerated Spa, Tennis
Courts, Squash Courts, Mini Golf, a Gymnasium and many more. Game Drives, Hiking
and Cycling are also on offer in the adjacent Game Reserve.
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