Africa is an emerging market, especially in the sports betting sector. World Casino News has you covered from Morocco to Johannesburg with breaking news and reporting as the stories develop. Bookmark or return to this space to follow mergers and acquisitions, casinos opening and closing and regulatory changes as people on the continent empower themselves with mobile devices and international investors open more doors.
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.
Casinos in Gauteng, South Africa have been subjected to paying the government just 9 percent in gaming taxes for close to a decade. They were informed last week that their tax rates could be significantly highe...
Sun International announced Tuesday that they are seeking a R675 million settlement with Peermont after their bid to merge the two companies under Sun was blocked by South Africa's Competition Commission in Dec...
Construction of its $290 million Cape Verde Casino Resort has officially begun for Macau-based casino and hotel operator Macau Legend Development Limited.
The groundbreaking ceremony on the islet of Sanat Ma...
Casinos in South Africa are investing heavily into digital technology to update their gaming and non-gaming offerings in an effort to provide their patrons with an enhanced customer service experience.
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On December 1, 2015, the Casino Association of South Africa (CASA) published the Survey of Casino Entertainment for the fiscal year 2014-2015. According to the figures, this year’s contribution to the South Afr...
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...
The 2015 Betting & iGaming (BiG) Africa Summit, produced by Eventus International and hosted by The Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa, recently completed an intensive 3-day session, and included p...
On September 15 Sun International announced that the sole remaining opposition to relocating their Morula Sun Hotel and Casino license to Time Square Casino at Menlyn Maine Pretoria had been withdrawn.
An i...
Tsogo Sun’s Gold Reef City in Ormonde, Johannesburg, South Africa has nearly completed the casino portion of a R640 million refurbishment and expansion to the facility that first opened in 1997. Casino improvem...
South African gamblers waiting for legal online casino and poker games may need to wait for a new national government. South African Parliament member Geordin Hill-Lewis has consistently proposed new legislatio...
Garborone Sun is a well-known name of Gaborone Hotel and Casino that many refer to as G-Sun. However, on July 5, 2015 it was announced that the famous sign, logo, and design is expected to cease to exist on hot...
On May 19th 2015, it was reported that Zimbabwe has stopped giving out betting licenses in the southern African nation to limit the surge of gambling on sports and lotteries.
According to reports, Ziyambi Zi...
Thursday April 16, 2015 at Sun International's GrandWest Casino, went slightly different than planned. The evening was set for fans to come see the South Africa and Israel hockey match. However, a 45 minute del...
Africa's largest horse racing and tote betting company, Phumelela, may be looking for local casino opportunities. The gaming specialist currently offers horse racing, sports, and fixed odds sports betting. The...
A Sun International spokesperson told media on March 26, 2015 that they are going ahead with transferring their Morula Sun Hotel and Casino license to their upcoming Time Square Casino in Menlyn Maine in Pretor...