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.
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to relocating their Morula Sun Hotel and Casino license to Time Square Casino at Menlyn Maine Pretoria had been withdrawn.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...
Sun International, a hotel chain and owners of 13 casinos, has plans to purchase Peermont Global (Pty) Ltd. for R9.4 billion. Sun International’s goals are to grow their current portfolio as well as find new gr...
Sun International owns and operates dozens of casinos in Africa and South Africa including Sun City Casino Resort, as well as The Monticello Grand Casino in Chile. It was recently announced that they would merg...
iGaming Business - Mobile social gaming company PlayPhone is to expand its services into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region after it entered into a partnership with Saudi Arabian mobile operator Mob...
iGaming Business - South African Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has announced that the country’s National Gambling Board is to be suspended immediately pending the outcome of a forensic investigation.
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PRNewswire - Australian-based Sports Trading Club Partnership has sold 50% to BVI's Universal Sports Group (USGP.org) which was recently rebranded USG Partner.
The 50% acquisition will see the Sports Trading...