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While most of the licenses in the populous country of South Africa have been awarded, there may be a few surprises in store. World Casino News keeps you up to date and informed on all aspects of casinos and gambling in Africa.
Lawmakers in Kenya first introduced the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Bill into the National Assembly in June 2015 as the government was looking to impose a 7.5 percent tax on bookmakers and generate more reven...
Sun International is a casino group located in South Africa with several assets located in Nigeria. The group has seen a decrease in earnings in the area due to the poor economy and because of this, have decide...
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...
The second annual Sports Betting West Africa Summit got underway today with UK operator, 1710 Gaming LTD's Christina Thakor-Rankin opening the event with a welcoming message to delegates and participants. She l...
Tsogo Sun Holdings Ltd is one of the leading casino providers in the African continent and also runs a number of hotels in the region. The company has invested a significant amount of money to upgrade and expan...
The 2nd Annual Sports Betting West Africa Summit will be held Monday through Wednesday next week (18th-20th July) at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana. Accra is the capital of Ghana, on the Atlantic coast of ...
Casino developer Emfuleni Resorts (Pty) Ltd has decided to abandon its plan for a mixed-use development, which included a casino, on vacant land in Port Elizabeth, South Africa adjoining the Boardwalk Precinct....
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.
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After a successful inaugural launch in Lagos, Nigeria last year, Eventus-International is bringing their Sports Betting West Africa Summit to the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, Ghana this year for th...
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...
With the possibility of a second casino license in Cape Town inching closer, rivals Sun International and Tsago Sun have both initiated court action in what promises to be an epic battle over the city’s casino ...
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...
Eventus-International is looking to repeat the success of their inaugural Sports Betting East and West Africa summits last year starting with Sports Betting East Africa to be held May 23-25 at the Laico Regency...
South African casino operator Tsogo Sun’s plan to purchase significant stakes in two Western Cape properties from rival Sun International has cleared an important hurdle after being approved by shareholders of ...
Wednesday South Africa’s Sun International (JSE: SUI) announced that it planned to halt its R9.5 billion ($623 million) plan to take over rival Peermont Group. South Africa’s Competition Commission recommended ...