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South Africans are waiting for a new gambling bill but the wait could be long and arduous. Public comments for the new bill are currently being considered while the previous bill is no longer fully operational. The Western Cape High Court noted that certain clauses found in the current gambling bill will not be taken into account while we wait for the new bill to become law.

Tsogo Holdings sought an amendment to two of its casino licenses in order to move operations to the Cape Metropole. The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board noted that it could not allow the operator to amend licensing as far as location is concerned. The Board expressed concern as to how a change such as this might impact the GrandWest Casino which is already situated in the Cape Metropole.

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This is an arcade-style slot game that uses the favourite retro-style so popular among players. Playtech and Origins have expanded on players’ thirst for quality arcade games, mixed with the last word in online slots technology, and the result is truly explosive.

As South Africa heads into a new level 4 lockdown, Sun International and other SA casino and hospitality groups have made the decision to temporarily close their gambling and hotel facilities. Under new restrictions announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, hotels may theoretically remain open as long asthey abide by strict lockdown rules. However, the fact that their casinos and restaurants need to shutter, and the sale of alcohol will be banned, has led Sun International to close its resorts altogether, albeit temporarily. The group has also taken into account the fact that no visitors are allowed to travel in or out of Gauteng for leisure purposes under the new restrictions.

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July 1, 2021, Johannesburg, South Africa (Press Release) -- Flash mob performances are often organized and promoted via social media and video clips of unique presentations can easily go viral. Springbok Casino searched the internet for flash mob videos and has assembled a collection of Ten Cool Flash Mobs on YouTube.

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JOHANNESBURG (Press Release) – June 30, 2021– The delta variant of the Covid-19 virus looms large, and in response, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa announced the re-imposition of a strict lockdown on Sunday which will stay in effect at least until 11th July. In an effort to thwart the seemingly inevitable third wave, a level 4 lockdown will be observed, entailing a ban on all indoor and outdoor gatherings except for funerals.

Land based casinos that were previously operating under various restrictions in terms of capacity and timings will now have no option but to fully shut shop.

Psst: You heard it here first! The Swedish game developer software has announced that it will be turning out a brand-newslot game based on its iconic Starburst machine. Only this time around, the game will be bolder, hotter and much more rewarding! South African players are counting the days until they can play the long-awaited sequel to NetEnt’s most popular slots.

Starburst XXXtreme will be released sometime next month at online casinos that carry games by NetEnt. If you’ve ever played the original Starburst slot, you know just how fun and entertaining it is. Now imagine Starburst on steroids, and you have Starburst XXXtreme to look forward to.

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Sun International, South African’s leading casino and hospitality brand, recently shared three stories that show the group’s commitment to the society in which it operates.

All three of the stories involve Sun International properties which took it upon themselves to reach out to the greater community in a bid to improve lives of needier members.

South Africa’s brick-and-mortar casinos are much more than just exciting gambling destinations. They also regularly contribute towards socio-economic development, as these stories show.

Jabulane Mabuza, South African corporate heavyweight, has died from the coronavirus, it was announced yesterday. The 63-year-old held many key positions in South African business entities, including many that shaped the South African casino and hospitality industries.

He served as chief executive officer of Tsogo Sun Holdings. He later joined the company’s board as a director after retiring as CEO in September 2011. During his time as CEO of Tsogo Sun, Mabuza was directly responsible for securing two of the most lucrative casino licenses in South African for his group – Johannesburg’s Montecasino license and Durban’s Suncoast casino license.

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Tsogo Sun Gaming’s number one gaming property, the Gauteng-based MonteCasino has announced an upcoming poker series for players to enter. The Poker Series will take place between July 5th and August 29th and offers a prize pool of over R10 million! MonteCasino has partnered with ShuffleUp Poker to launch the never-seen-before poker extravaganza.

This is not the first time that ShuffleUp Poker has made a mark on the South African bricks-and-mortar poker world. The group has hosted many prestigious events across the country and overseas over the past 15 years. In fact, ShuffleUp Poker has successfully run no less than three World Series of Poker (WSOP) and 17 World Poker Tour (WPT) tournaments in the past.

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June 8, 2021 (Press Release) -- Slots Capital Casino's intrepid slots blogger, Slots Lotty, will be visiting America's most famous National Parks this month. Along her Journey to Yellowstone, Yosemite, Great Smoky Mountains and Grand Canyon, she'll have bonuses for players that include free spins on some of the casino's most popular slots.

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The official South African lottery operator, Ithuba announced yet another multi-million-Rand winner in one of the latest draws. According to the operator, a player from Gauteng has won over R20 million in the Saturday May 29th draw.

As of now, the player has still not come forward to claim his or her life-changing prize. What is known about the newest millionaire is that they are from Gauteng, most probably the Carletonville area. The ticket was bought at JJ Pawn Shop in that area. As such, players are being encouraged to check their tickets in case they missed out on the fantastic news.

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June 1, 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa (Press Release) – Postponed from last summer due to the pandemic, the Euro 2020 Championship is finally set to begin June 11th. This month, South Africa’s Springbok Casino takes a look at some of the main contenders for the 2020 title.

"South Africans love their football, that’s for sure!" said Springbok's manager, Daniel van Wyke. "We may not have a team in this tournament – but we'll be watching!"