Royal Swazi Spa Valley installs first progressive jackpot poker table Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaTechnologyPoker July 1, 2016 0Royal Swazi Spa Valley in Swaziland has celebrated its 50th birthday by upgrading its sole Raise ‘Em Poker table with...
South Africa casino licence expansion draws criticism Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsSouth AfricaLicenses June 15, 2016 0In South Africa, a decision by Trade And Industry Minister Rob Davies to award a new casino licence to the...
License battle between casino rivals in Cape Town heats up Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaLicensesMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsFines, Lawsuits & Litigation May 27, 2016 0With the possibility of a second casino license in Cape Town inching closer, rivals Sun International and Tsago Sun have...
Tsogo Sun plan for Western Cape expansion takes a step forward Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships April 27, 2016 0South African casino operator Tsogo Sun’s plan to purchase significant stakes in two Western Cape properties from rival Sun International has...
Sun International drops Peermont Group acquisition Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaEconomy/FinanceMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships April 8, 2016 0Wednesday 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...
Casinos in Gauteng, South Africa could end up paying higher taxes very soon Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationSouth AfricaEconomy/FinanceAfrican Casino NewsTaxation March 14, 2016 0Casinos in Gauteng, South Africa have been subjected to paying the government just 9 percent in gaming taxes for close...
Sun International seeks settlement in lost Peermont bid; Hopes to save Menlyn Maine Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaEconomy/FinanceMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships February 28, 2016 0Sun International announced Tuesday that they are seeking a R675 million settlement with Peermont after their bid to merge the two...
South African casinos relying on digital technology to provide enhanced customer service Renee Kingsley South AfricaCasino expansion projectsTechnologyAfrican Casino News February 8, 2016 0Casinos in South Africa are investing heavily into digital technology to update their gaming and non-gaming offerings in an effort...
Increase in South Africa casino revenue after campaign against illegal online gambling Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaWorld Casino NewsOnline gambling regulationAfrican Casino News December 2, 2015 0On December 1, 2015, the Casino Association of South Africa (CASA) published the Survey of Casino Entertainment for the fiscal...
VIP room opens in Gold Reef Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesAfrican Casino News November 29, 2015 0The first phase of Tsogo Sun’s Gold Reef City in Ormonde, Johannesburg, South Africa’s R640m refurbishment, has been completed with...
Africa celebrates its 3rd annual Betting & iGaming Summit in Johannesburg D. Graham Online gaming softwareLatest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaWorld Casino NewsOnline gambling regulationConferences / Trade ShowsOnline Gambling News October 29, 2015 0The 2015 Betting & iGaming (BiG) Africa Summit, produced by Eventus International and hosted by The Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South...
Last objection to Sun International’s Pretoria casino withdrawn Lars Jones South AfricaNew HotelsCasino project updatesFines, Lawsuits & Litigation September 16, 2015 0On September 15 Sun International announced that the sole remaining opposition to relocating their Morula Sun Hotel and Casino license...
Gold Reef City casino refurbishment nearly completed Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaCasino expansion projectsCasino project updates September 13, 2015 0Tsogo Sun’s Gold Reef City in Ormonde, Johannesburg, South Africa has nearly completed the casino portion of a R640 million...
South Africa online casino ban; Govt calls for multi-disciplinary task team Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationSouth AfricaOnline gambling regulationOnline Poker July 20, 2015 0South African gamblers waiting for legal online casino and poker games may need to wait for a new national government....
Garborone Sun Re-branded as Avani Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSouth AfricaMiddle East Gaming NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsThailand July 6, 2015 0Garborone Sun is a well-known name of Gaborone Hotel and Casino that many refer to as G-Sun. However, on July...