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BiG Africa Supershow in Johannesburg only one week away

October 31, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Conferences / Trade Shows, African Casino News, Sports betting

The BiG Africa Summit grows every year, and the fifth installment promises to be the biggest show ever. November 7 & 8 will see The BiG Africa Supershow debut, as promised by Eventus-International Project D...

Gaming Africa to debut October 24 in Johannesburg

Lars Jones

October 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Conferences / Trade Shows

Gaming Africa is a new annual event that will debut October 24, and 25 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference is free to attend and presented by the people responsible for such notable industry events as...

Kiron Interactive awarded with Romanian license

Adam Morgan

September 5, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Romania

Online casino games and systems provider Kiron Interactive has announced that it is set to expand its global reach after being awarded with a multi-year Class II license by the regulating authority in Romania. ...

Sun International to increase its stake in casino operator Sun Dreams

Adam Morgan

June 1, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Central & South America Gaming, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

The firm behind South Africa’s Sun City Casino Resort, Sun International, has reportedly announced that it is set to boost its stake in Latin America-focused casino operator Sun Dreams to almost 65%. Accordi...

Tsogo Sun Holdings Limited to increase United Kingdom investment

Adam Morgan

November 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Economy/Finance

South African hotels, gaming and entertainments firm Tsogo Sun Holdings Limited has announced its intention to purchase more venues in the United Kingdom despite reporting a flat operating profit for the first ...

BiG Africa Supershow, 7-8 Nov 2017, Johannesburg, South Africa

Lars Jones

October 31, 2016

Event: BiG Africa Super Show When: 7 & 8 November 2017 Where: Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa Product Sector: Betting & iGaming B...

BiG Africa Summit resounding success – Eventus gears up for continent’s first gaming Super Show

Lars Jones

October 31, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Technology, Employment & Careers, Conferences / Trade Shows, African Casino News, Sports betting

October 31, 2016 - Johannesburg. Eventus-International successfully concluded the 4th Annual BiG Africa Summit, 24 - 26 October 2016 at the Century City Conference Centre and Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa...

Casino Marketing Forum to take place Aug 23-25 at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg

Lars Jones

August 7, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Conferences / Trade Shows

The inaugural Casino Marketing Forum (CMF) 2016, will take place 23 to 25 August at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa. The three day forum is focused on the land casino industry and offers casino pr...

Royal Swazi Spa Valley installs first progressive jackpot poker table

Adam Morgan

July 1, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Technology, Poker

Royal Swazi Spa Valley in Swaziland has celebrated its 50th birthday by upgrading its sole Raise ‘Em Poker table with a new bonusing system from British casino equipment manufacturer TCSJohnHuxley. Operated ...

Sun International to invest in South American estate

Adam Morgan

June 28, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Peru

After receiving the final regulatory approvals for its merger with Chilean firm Dreams earlier in the month, Sun International is now reportedly set to invest up to $300 million to improve and expand its casino...

South Africa casino licence expansion draws criticism

Adam Morgan

June 15, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, South Africa, Licenses

In South Africa, a decision by Trade And Industry Minister Rob Davies to award a new casino licence to the province of North West has angered operators and could be challenged in court. According to a report...

Panama approves Sun International merger with Dreams

Adam Morgan

June 13, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Central & South America Gaming, Panama, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

The Panamanian Gaming Control Board has approved the planned merger of South African hotel and casino operator Sun International with Chilean counterpart Dreams. Johannesburg-based Sun International already ...

Sun International receives approvals for Dreams merger

Adam Morgan

June 2, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Central & South America Gaming, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

After failing in its bid to take over fellow South African hotel and casino operator Peermont Group in April, Sun International has now received all of the relevant approvals for its planned merger with Chilean...

Sun International agrees Peermont Group settlement

Adam Morgan

May 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, African Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Sun International has agreed to pay $42.8 million to fellow South African hotel and casino operator Peermont Group after the planned $623 million takeover of its rival firm failed to materialize amid competitio...

VIP room opens in Gold Reef

K Morrison

November 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, African Casino News

The first phase of Tsogo Sun’s Gold Reef City in Ormonde, Johannesburg, South Africa’s R640m refurbishment, has been completed with the opening of a Salle Privé for select VIP players. The new addition inclu...