Breaking South African Casino News

Big Time Gaming (BTG), the Australian online casino software provider, is releasing a new slot game to partner casinos this month, and we encourage South African players to look out for this exciting new title.

Max Megaways follows the adventures of a secret agent whose mission it is to enter the secret lair of the villain which happens to be built in a volcano. There’s a jaunty soundtrack that accompanies the spinning of the reels, and the screen looks more like a movie than a casino game – an exotic location, bright blue sky, drifting clouds… you get the picture.

But let’s get to the nitty gritty of Max Megaways and what players can expect to find in terms of features.

A consortium headed by the South African casino and hospitality group, Tsogo Sun, has purchased a stake in Emerald Resort and Casino. The value of the sale was not disclosed to the media.

The stake was sold to Tsogo Sun by Metropolitan Gaming, an affiliate of Silver Point Capital, which operates casinos that were previously owned by London Clubs International.

The sale of its South African interest will allow Metropolitan Gaming to place more focus on its core markets in the United Kingdom, as well as the developing Egyptian gambling market.

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Are you ready to rock to the neon disco beat of a new online slot? At least two popular South African casinos are reminding their loyal players that they can look forward to a new title later this month in the form of Neon Wheel 7s.

Springbok Casino and Thunderbolt Casino are inviting players to visit and play the retro classic slot in the games lobby.

Realtime Gaming will drop the new title on September 19th.

September 1, 2022, Johannesburg, South Africa, Lots of animals use camouflage to hide from their predators or their prey. This month Springbok Casino looks at several African animals that are Masters of Disguise.

Lions have the simplest form of camouflage – their coats are matched to the usual colour of the bushveld or savannah. Their golden, tawny, beige coats blend in perfectly with the sun-bleached grasses where they lie in wait for a juicy zebra or buck.

The leopard’s camouflage is the pattern of dark rosettes covering its otherwise tawny coat. These help disrupt the outline of the animal and help it blend into the mottled background of the savannah and trees.

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You’re invited to face off on Age of the Gods: Maze Keeper, Age of the Gods: God of Storms II and Age of the Gods: Wheels of Olympus slots.

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Good news for South African hospitality and casino group, Sun International. The company saw its share prices jump 3.77% to R30.27 this week after it reported that it expected “exceptional results” for the first half of 2022.

The share prices also increased with the news that Sun International anticipates a significant reduction in debt for H2 2022.

Just weeks before her term is set to expire in September, the Commissioner of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has resigned “with immediate effect”.

Thabang Charlotte Mampane served as the Commissioner for a decade and her role was that of chief executive officer of the NLC.

Moneyweb quoted “several sources” confirming that Mampane has left NLC permanently.

Driving into the game lobby of Springbok Casino, one of South Africa’s most popular online casinos around, is an exciting new slot game. Desert Raider is the title of Realtime Gaming’s new game which takes players on an awesome journey in search of ancient relics.

Yes, this game is themed on the ever-fashionable Ancient Egyptian genre of slots, but RTG always manages to weave its magic and make every new title seem like an original. Desert Raider slot will debut at Springbok Casino and other RTG-powered online casinos on September 14th, 2022. It will be playable on all platforms – from desktop to mobile.

South Africa’s leading casino and hospitality group, Sun International, announced this week that it plans to dispose of a portion of its property in Menlyn, Pretoria.

As part of a strategic objective to consolidate its minority positions in Sun International’s portfolio, Sun Time Square Propriety (Time Square) is seeking to sell the property to Menlyn Maine Investment Holdings.

The decision comes also as part of Sun International’s objective to dispose of non-core assets.

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Tsogo Sun Gaming has received approval to purchase the Emerald Hotel Resort and Casino, after the question was cleared with the South African Competition Tribunal last week. The permission to add Emerald Casino to its portfolio which includes Gold Reef City and Montecasino did not come without restrictions, however.

According to a spokesperson for the tribunal, Gillian de Gouveia, conditions relating to employment, local procurement and investment-related issues were imposed on the purchasing consortium – known as Newco - led by Tsogo Gaming.

The chief operations officer of South Africa’s National Lotteries Commission has been suspended from his job for the third time. Phillemon Letwaba is now to face a disciplinary inquiry after he was accused of abusing his position with the lottery to enrich himself and his relatives.

Several months ago, another disciplinary inquiry was made into Letwaba’s conduct and he was put off work until such time as the hearing was held. Many found it strange that the hearing cleared him of any wrongdoing, including accusations of money laundering and abusing his position of power.

It’s always heartwarming to read about casino groups that like to pay it forward. We regularly bring you stories about South African casino icons such as Sun International and Tsogo Gaming who donate regularly to good causes across the land.

Today, however, we’re bringing you news about the South African-facing online casino, Thunderbolt Casino which has donated R50,000 to a children’s home.

Thunderbolt’s philanthropic campaign is an important part of the group’s business plan. This year, it decided to focus on the message: “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

Springbok Casino is looking forward to introducing players to a new slot game in August, when it welcomes the new Doragon’s Gems slot into its game lobby.

Realtime Gaming is breathing some new fire into your playing experience with a dragon-themed slot, through which you’ll be swept away to magical lands and potentially large wins. Springbok Casino already has an impressive game lobby with hundreds of games available. Doragon’s Gems will be an exciting new addition for players to enjoy from August 17th. The new game can be played on desktop or mobile devices for the ultimate in gaming flexibility.

Evolution Gaming, parent company of NetEnt and Red Tiger, announced that it has inked a deal with the leading South African gaming operator, Supabets.

Supabets, launched in 2008, is one of the most successful African-based land and online betting companies on the continent, with a presence in South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Ghana.

Under the terms of the agreement, NetEnt and Red Tiger will supply Supabets with close to 175 slots and table games. The agreement was signed after the parties worked closely with the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER), the gambling authority under which Supabets is licensed in South Africa.

Some of our favorite online casino sites are getting ready to welcome new titles into their game lobbies this month.

There’s always something exciting about a new slot game being added, even if the existing portfolio is large and diverse.

Let’s take a look at a small number of the many new slots that are due to go live in August 2022, powered by some of the best software providers in the industry.

South Africa’s Competition Tribunal is examining the details of a potential deal that would see the financially embattled Emerald Casino pass into the hands of a new consortium.

The reason that the tribunal is involved is that the consortium – called Newco - is being led by Tsogo Sun Gaming. If its bid to buy the Emerald is successful, four out of the seven casino licenses in Gauteng will be owned by the South African gaming group.

Just because we’re experiencing colder weather out there doesn’t mean that it’s not the perfect time to experience the glitz and glam of Sun City Casino.

South Africa’s oldest hotel and casino resort has evolved with the times and boasts popular games, state-of-the-art technology, and a fully refurbished gaming floor for the ultimate in casino fun. To get the most out of your experience, why not try out one of the fantastic offers running at Sun City Casino these days.

August 1, 2022, Johannesburg, South Africa – South Africans are no slouches when it comes to garnering prestigious awards for their important work in various fields and gaining world recognition for their efforts. This month, Springbok Casino salutes exceptional people who received Nobel Prizes for making great strides for humanity.

Dr. Max Theiler became the first African-born winner of the prize 71 years ago when he successfully developed a vaccine to combat yellow fever. Albert Luthuli led the ANC for 15 years between 1952 and 1967 during their non-violent Defiance campaign and won the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent resistance against the apartheid regime