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The man considered to be one of the best football stars of all time, Michael Owen will be the new face of Sun International’s online betting platform, SunBet.

Michael Owen, who played for Liverpool, Manchester United and Team England, has signed an exclusive deal with the South African gambling icon. This is in part to mark SunBet’s thirteenth successful year in the South African betting arena.

In response load shedding, some of the country's leading online casinos have devised innovative strategies to keep their clients engaged and powered up. ZAR Casino and African Grand Casino have recently launched themed promotions that not only offer fun and games, but also a chance for their patrons to combat load shedding and move towards energy independence.

In an exhilarating development, South Africa’s renowned football team, Bafana Bafana, has enlisted 10bet as its official online casino and sportsbook partner.

The South African Football Association (SAFA), the governing body of football in South Africa and the regulator of the men's national team, recently confirmed a four-year partnership with 10bet. This groundbreaking deal sets the stage for the forthcoming regional tournaments, intensifying the fan engagement possibilities between the football community and 10bet.

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While Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Durban July was an unqualified success, with over 45,000 South Africans attending this iconic meeting, power outages – and a subsequent jockey protest - caused it to come to an anti-climatic end.

On Saturday night, Gold Circle issued a media release, apologizing for the inconvenience caused to racing fans, sponsors and stakeholders in the Durban July after the final three races on the cards were abandoned in protest of load shedding.

In the press release, Gold Circle wrote: “The unanticipated implementation of power outages was made contrary to arrangements with the City of Durban which ultimately led to the jockeys citing unsafe conditions as the reason for their refusal to ride.”

July 3, 2023, Johannesburg, South Africa (Press Release) – Zebras are undoubtedly one of the most recognizable animals on the planet. This month, South Africa’s Springbok Casino has published a special feature on these “donkeys in striped pajamas”. Until the end of July, the popular rand casino is giving everyone 25 free spins on its Tarot Destiny slot game.

Springbok’s Zebra Time feature answers such burning questions as:

Where did the Zebra get its name? 9 While zebras are only found in Africa, the origins of the name ‘zebra’ is actually derived from Spanish/Italian/Portuguese.)

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Thunderbolt Casino was one of several top South African online casinos to welcome a new game by SpinLogic software provider recently, and players are being invited to try out the new title, Great Temple.

The gods will smile down on you in this five-reel, 25 pay line, medium volatility slot game that has been inspired by the vibrant culture, colors and traditions of the ancient Aztecs.

But there’s nothing ancient about the functions and features of Great Temple slot. The game has been given a modern twist with plenty of ways to win, and top base game payout of 2,000 coins.

If it wasn’t clear before that South Africans love their online betting, then it’s time to look at the latest Google Search terms in 2023.

According to News24, the top searched queries on Google in 2023 so far included online betting-related entries, in three – possibly four - out of ten spots on the list.

Sun International, the home of some of the best land-based casinos in South Africa, is riding on the wave of the weekend, with a sensational promotion.

Playing in the Aweh Thursdays promo means that you’ve just gotta love winning (and who doesn’t)?

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No, we’re not talking about Katy Perry singing about when “you’re hot then you’re cold,” but we could very much be referring to the same theme. Springbok Casino is keeping the temperature’s rising with a cool new slot game, Icy Hot, that’s set to launch in its lobby on June 28th.

South Africa’s premier casino is inviting you to play the game that blows hot and cold simultaneously, giving you a fantastic multisensory experience and the chance to win big.

For anyone looking to step into the thrilling world of online gambling, Tusk Casino is offering an array of spectacular bonuses this June, aimed at giving South African players a lucrative online gaming experience.

New members of Tusk Casino are greeted with an irresistible R350 ‘No Deposit Bonus’. By simply registering and entering the Bonus Code, SAC350P, on your profile page, you can instantly avail of this generous offer. To add to this, Tusk Casino is also offering a lavish R5000 Welcome Bonus for the first deposit.

MultiChoice media group has outlined its long-term strategy of transforming its predominantly video-entertainment based platform into one which incorporates a new online betting service and payment system for South African players.

The objective behind MultiChoice’s decision is to tap into new and emerging ecosystems which will drive bigger revenues for the company in the long run.

As per BusinessTech, MultiChoice will expand its interactive entertainment arm, focusing heavily on sports betting. It also intends to launch a new payment platform for online bettors, among others, which will be called Moment.

It’s been a winning streak for the South African casino company, Tsogo Sun Gaming, as its full year results reveal. The company’s results for the year up to March 31st, 2023 show that revenue rose 27% year on year.

Tsogo Sun showed that revenue rose in the second half of 2023 by 7%, compared to revenue in the first half of the year.

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A mother of two left everything up to Lady Luck when she decided to play the Lotto last week. The woman from the Western Cape allowed her winning numbers to be decided by the Quick Pick feature when she bought her ticket via the Nedbank app.

Imagine her incredible joy and surprise when she was informed by Ithuba that she had win R66 million!

The draw took place on May 20th, & the lucky numbers were 1, 17, 22, 30, 37, 42 & bonus ball 35.

Sun International casinos across South Africa are pleased to launch another exciting Black Opal Baccarat tables tournament. Now you can put yourself in line to win part of the total prize pool of R4 million in cash and prizes!

It’s common knowledge that Sun International casinos are the home of tournaments, and the Black Opal Baccarat tournament is another great example of this. Who doesn’t love the game of baccarat – an 18th century French table game which was whisked right into the 21st century thanks to online casinos and supreme land- based casinos. When you grab a piece of the million-rand prize pool, you’ll feel like absolutely royalty.

South African casino players are always suckers for Aztec-inspired slot games, so the news that there’s a new title landing in the games lobby of Springbok Casino next month was met with much enthusiasm.

Give a hand of applause for Great Temple, a game which heralds the magnificent era of the Aztec. With a great theme, fantastic features and a good chance of hitting the jackpot, this game has all the trimmings of a classic in the making.

We can expect to see Great Temple slot at Springbok Casino and other leading online casinos from June 14th, 2023.

It’s hard to believe that South Africa’s most famous horse racing event, the Durban July is nearly around the corner once more.

Hollywood Bets is already getting into the spirit of the race by launching its Durban July Bonanza promotion. The top prize is the chance to win a brand-new car, a VIP experience to the Hollywood Bets Durban July for five people or a share of R250,000 in cash!

The competition has already kicked off, but you still have until July 9th, which is the cutoff date for entries.