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Every day this month until March 18th is St. Patrick’s Day, with gifts galore to match the mood.

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In a bid to make horseracing accessible to the broader South African public, the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and 4Racing have agreed to collaborate on a new project.

The two entities signed a major agreement that will see 4Racing produce and broadcast a 30-minute horse racing talk show every day on SABC Sport. The three-year deal ensures that the show, Racing Today, will run from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks a year.

March 1, 2022, Johannesburg, South Africa (Press Release) -- In celebration of the spring equinox this month, Springbok Casino has published a feature describing the best places in South Africa to take in a sunrise. From deserts to beaches and from cities to nature preserves, there are some magnificent spots to witness the black night sky gradually change to deep blue, then mauves and pinks and finally glowing yellows and oranges as the sun begins to peer over the horizon.

"So many people miss the best moment of the day!" exclaimed Springboks's manager, Daniel Van Wyk. "Too few of us are up to watch the night brighten with the promise of a new day." While sunrises can be lovely anywhere, Springbok has chosen a few special places that will guarantee extra special sunrise experiences.

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It’s the stuff that dreams are made of, and it happened to a 67-year-old businessman from Ballito. The man came forward this week to claim his massive R167 million lottery jackpot after he bagged one of the highest Powerball jackpots in history.

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He already enjoys playing golf and walking on the beach, and he said that he’ll continue to do these things that bring him pleasure.

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Durban, 17 February 2022: A race with a rich and proud history of being contested by generations of champions of the turf over 125 years, and internationally acknowledged as Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event, the Durban July will be sponsored by South Africa’s leading betting operator Hollywoodbets, with effect from the 2022 renewal on Saturday 2 July.

The announcement of the new headline sponsor for the 2200m Grade 1 spectacular was accompanied by the news that the race will enjoy a prize increase of 250% over the 2021 offering and will carry a record stake of R5 million. Hollywoodbets thus join Rothmans and Vodacom as only the third sponsor of the great race in 59 years.

How about kicking off the year with a fantastic Fortune 500 promotion at Gauteng’s favourite gaming destination, Montecasino. The promo is exclusive to Black Rewards cardholders and will see South African casino players go for their share of over R2.2 million in cash!

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Two popular South African sporting brands committed to shine a brighter spotlight on local talent. Award-winning broadcaster, Carol Tshabalala, fondly known as South Africa’s First Lady of Sport, has partnered with community-focussed sports betting operator, Hollywoodbets, as their latest Brand Ambassador.

Tshabalala, a broadcast veteran of 20 years, has been involved in many of the biggest sporting events in the world. Some of her notable achievements include being the first African female sportscaster to host the Ballon d’Or Awards in 2010, while she was also SuperSport’s anchor for the FIFA 2010 World Cup Tournament with fellow Hollywoodbets Brand Ambassador, Robert Marawa. Tshabalala is currently a live studio anchor for the DStv Premier League and also covered the AFCON tournament. Her sterling work in sportcasting was recognised when she received the 2021 Soccer Africa’s 20th Anniversary Award.

Sun International’s Carnival City Casino in Brakpan had to be evacuated over the weekend after a fire broke out. It’s believed that an electrical fault was the cause of the blaze on Saturday night.

Even though there were many people present in the popular Gauteng casino at the time of the fire, emergency services reacted very quickly, and no injuries were reported.

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February 1, 2022, Johannesburg, South Africa (Press Release) -- While others prepare to spread some love on Valentine's Day, South Africa's Springbok Casino is celebrating Whalentine's Day (February 20th) by paying tribute to the whales that inhabit South Africa's oceans. They've collected a series of articles and videos that show just how important these magical, highly evolved creatures are to our world -- and what we can do to help them survive.

Whales that live in South Africa's oceans are featured: the Southern Right Whale, Humpback, Blue, Sperm and Killer Whales.

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It’s time to pump some mystery and adventure into the New Year. Springbok Casino is inviting players to enjoy travel to a mysterious land with the release of its new slot game, Thai Emerald. On your way, you’ll meet exotic animals, precious gems and – if you’re luck – fantastically big wins.

The new game, created by the online casino software provider, RTG, launches at Springbok Casino & other RTG-powered sites on February 16th.

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One of our all-time favourite online casinos is ZAR Casino, a site where local South African players feel right at home from their very first visit.

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It’s been a fabulous year in the online casino world, with hundreds of new slot games released by top software providers.

2021 is going to be a tough act to follow, but providers are already proving that there’s no rest for the wicked.

Online casino guides such as SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za are already publishing news about new slot games that are set to launch in 2022, and from the sneak peeks we’ve taken on these titles, we can guarantee an explosive start to the new year.