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While the gambling industry thrived during the pandemic, this was due to the availability of online casinos. Land-based establishments took a hit during lockdowns, just like the rest of the hospitality sector. But now they are back, and just in case you’ve forgotten, South Africa is home to some of the best in the business. So here we’ve put together a list of South Africa’s most famous casino resorts.
Time Square Casino
Situated in Pretoria’s Menlyn Maine eco-district Pretoria, the Time Square Casino offers 2,000 slots and 60 table games over an area of two floors. This includes the premium gaming area, Sun Privé, where guests can enjoy a more intimate gaming experience alongside an exclusive menu and dining offering. There are also four separate fully-catered private gaming rooms with a mix of baccarat, blackjack, and American Roulette available on request located on the first floor. These private rooms have become increasingly popular in recent years, and more casinos are making them available to guests. No doubt, the most will soon follow as interest continues to grow in Live casino games online.
The complex includes 12 bars and restaurants, among which you can find celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar South Africa, Something’s Cooking by J’Something, and renowned chef Fortunado Mazzone’s Forti Grill and Bar.
Sun City Casino
The Sun City Resort Casino Complex in South Africa’s Sun City is smaller than some of the other casinos on this list but still provides 33 tables that include Punto Banco (baccarat), Midi Punto Banco, Blackjack and Roulette alongside eight hundred and fifty-two slot machines The Slots Prive which hosts slot machines and video poker with betting ranges up to R100 is open twenty-four hours a day. And for high rollers who prefer table games, the table limits in the Salon Privé go as high as R5,000 for Blackjack and R10,000 for Punto Banco.
Boardwalk Casino
Set right on the beach in Nelson Mandela Bay, the Boardwalk Casino is the only licenced casino in the exclusive Summerstrand area of , Eastern Cape, South Africa. Here you can gamble away in a smoking or non-smoking section, 24 hours a day. The 900 slots are available at any time of the day or night, and croupiers man the tables from noon until the early hours of the morning.
Montecasino
Montecasino is at the heart of family entertainment in , South Africa. As well as the casino, there is a vast range of entertainment and dining options. Catch the latest blockbuster in one of the 15 cinemas, or stroll around the Bird Garden to admire the plumage of exotic bird species. The casino itself has an impressive 70 table games and 1860 slot and video poker machines.
Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World
Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World lives up to its name with huge circus tents, clown paintings, jesters in costume, and more to help create that unforgettable carnival experience. There are 1,750 slots and video poker machines and 60 table games, including roulette, blackjack, and poker games, available in the 61,000-square-foot casino floor space. Abd fun for all the family can be found at the 500-seat Mardi Gras Theatre with live dance and musical performances and the Big Top Arena, where up to 5,000 people can be seated to watch the breathtaking shows that include boxing matches and appearances by top-name performers.
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