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Leading gambling software and technology group, Playtech, which provides games to multiple South African online casinos, has signed a partnership deal with fellow software provider, Playson. The content distribution deal will see some of Playson’s top titles, including Rome: Caesar’s Glory and Solar Queen, become available on POP (the Playtech Open Platform). The games will be rolled out on Playtech’s global network, under the terms of the agreement.

The director of Playtech, James Frendo, commented that Playson’s games are hugely popular in the industry, and Playtech is thus delighted to add its “burgeoning portfolio” to POP.

The South African government has already extended the lockdown period once, to try and control the spread of COVID-19. But the country has been warned that even if lockdown isn’t officially extended past May 1st, restrictions won’t come to an abrupt end. “We have to phase it in so that there’s an orderly move towards what would be normality,” said Cogta minister, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

And this is what worries South African horse racing operator, Phumelela Gaming and Leisure. The group has warned that if the lockdown period is extended past May, or even if it is not, but if racing is not resumed by then, there are going to be significant job losses in the industry.

To paraphrase a famous quote, if you can’t bring players to Vegas, you can certainly bring Vegas to players. Springbok Casino is doing its best to help you beat those lockdown blues by creating a fun, buzzing vibe on its online gaming platform. While things are already sizzling and steaming at Springbok, the action just got hotter with the announcement that South Africa’s favorite online casino will be launching a new Vegas-themed slot game next month. Vegas Lux slot will take you right to the heart of Sin City, thanks to the vision and talent of the Realtime Gaming software team.

May 1, 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa (Press Release) – Giraffes are one of the most extraordinary creatures on our planet and, according to Springbok Casino, they’re just plain cool. This month the South African casino pays tribute to the tall spotted herbivores -- one of the country’s most iconic creatures – with a compilation of cool facts and heartwarming videos about the unique and majestic animals.

“Everyone knows giraffe’s have the longest necks – up to 180 centimetres – but did you know they have a 50-pound heart and that their tongues are 20 inches long?!” marvelled Springbok Casino manager, Daniel van Wyke. “But they have the shortest sleeps, usually only 30 minutes in total in five or six minute naps. Standing up!”

The South African National Lottery operator, Ithuba, has been granted an exception from lockdown regulations, and players from around the country are able to purchase tickets. While all other forms of in-person gambling (casinos, horse-racing, etc) have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, retail outlets are still allowed to sell lottery tickets.

Earlier this month, the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), which regulates the National Lottery, said in a statement that it was following the Presidential lockdown closely but was granting an exemption to lottery play in South Africa.

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Diamond Fiesta is a 5x3 reels, 50 active line video slot game set on the street of a Mexican town during the Day of the Dead celebrations, a Mexican holiday. This spectacular slot game is filled with reel symbols such as diamonds, calaveras, maracas, skeletons, female dancers, mariachi and chilli peppers.

Thunderbolt Casino is adding Diamond Fiesta, a glittering new Mexican slot game from Realtime Gaming, to its huge collection of slots and table games, all played in Rands. Two special features will result in loco payouts. “Expanding Reels” increases chances for a winning combination. And Day-of-the-Dead Skulls win free spins with extra Scatters, Wilds and Diamonds. The spicy new game arrives just in time for Mexico’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

The South African gaming giant, Sun International, announced that it has been forced to close two of its casino properties permanently. This is a direct impact of the coronavirus on its financial situation, said the group.

Sun International named to two properties as Naledi in Thaba Nchu in the Free State and the Carousel Casino in the North West.

The two casinos were selected because they have been running at a loss for some time now. Sun International said that efforts had been made in the past years to try and get them to turn a profit, with no success. The effects of COVID-19 were the last nail in the coffin for the casinos.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc in South Africa, affecting practically every industry, including the casino, gambling and racing industries.  As such, the organizers of the Vodacom Durban July announced this week that it would be shifting the traditional date of the famous race from the beginning of July (4th) to the 25th of the same month.

The chief executive officer of Gold Circle, Michel Nairac called the Durban July “the pinnacle of the South African racing calendar”. He said that there is massive support for this change of date from the racing community, sponsors, media and the many regular supporters who attend the event. 

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Spring is in the air and Easter is just a hippity-hop around the corner. To celebrate, Slots Capital Casino is giving players 100 free spins and tripling deposits from Easter Sunday until the end of the month.

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The Tsogo Sun hotel group, which runs casinos such as Gold Reef City and Suncoast Casino, closed its hotels and casinos around the country amid the outbreak of COVID19 in South Africa.

In a statement last week, the group said it had seen a “total collapse of demand” in its properties. With the country now in lockdown, Tsogo Sun Gaming is now seeing negative impact of the virus for the first time.

Many South African casino players have been turning their attention lately to playing Play ‘n Go slots. Play ‘n Go was founded in 2005 and has quickly become a major game provider in a congested industry. Their games are very entertaining and offer a good variety of new innovations and bonus features. Yeti Casino is the latest online casino to offer Play ‘n Go games to their South African customers. Let’s try and understand why this slot provider is growing in popularity.

April 1, 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa (Press Release) – From Koeksisters to Braaigroodjies, South African’s love their native South African Food and Goodies. This month Springbok Casino shares some of their favourite treats. Until the end of the month, they’re also giving free spins on Sweet 16, one of their yummiest slots.

The foods we love are part of what makes us who we are,” said Springbok Casino manager Daniel van Wyke.  “It would be hard to find a South African who doesn’t love most of the foods we’re sharing in this month’s feature!

COVID-19, the global pandemic, has swept across the world, flattening industries and communities in its wake, and causing mayhem. The South African casino industry is just one of countless which has been badly affected, with all gambling facilities shut and leaving tens of thousands unemployed.

As of March 27^th, South Africa stopped all racing fixtures until at least April 17^th, as the country went into a three week lockdown.  Until President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered the shutdown, the country’s eight courses tried to continue with ‘business as usual’, but now they, too, have also been forced to close shop.

A VIP player at Thunderbolt Casino struck it rich on his 38th birthday playing the South African online casino’s Ghost Ship slot game. Vivian M. of Johannesburg won R235,179 on one amazing spin on the pirate-themed game.

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Take a stroll through the enchanted forest and meet up with fairies and other magical creatures in NetEnt’s new 5 x 3 slot game, Wilderland. Five different wild symbols produce legendary wins on the reels.

Fans of online casino games by the Swedish software supplier, NetEnt, are apparently going wild about the group’s latest rollout to South African partner gaming sites, called Wilderland. NetEnt has produced an enchanting new title with a magical, mystical theme and symbols to match.

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