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South Africa Casinos

South Africa is home to several dozen casinos and horse tracks, with the Sun International Casino dominating this market. In this country, the only legal types of gambling are pari-mutuel, horse track betting, and casino play, so it is easy to see how the casino industry took off.

The largest casino in South Africa is GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World in Cape Town. This facility boasts over 3,500 slot and video machines for visitors!

South Africa’s gambling industry is overseen by the National Gambling Board, which operates under the National Gabling Act of 2004. Here are some South African gambling statistics, according to their website:

  • In 2010, gambling increased 2% over the previous year. Rand 16,268-billion compared to R15,921-billion in 2009. R13,500-billion was brought in through casino gambling.
  • An extraordinary number of jobs have been created by the gambling industry.
  • Gauteng province is the country’s leader in gambling revenue.

Learn a lot about this fascinating country before planning a trip. Check out the free South Africa travel guide on our partner site, FrugalMonkey.com.

South Africa prides itself in being world leader in what they call “responsible gambling.” They provide treatment and education for people suffering from gambling addiction, as well as maintain a problem gambling counseling hotline. You’ll be able to find information about these programs at all of the country’s casinos.

Although South Africa’s gambling industry is rather young, this country has some of the best casinos in the world. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a relaxing atmosphere or neon lights rivaled only by those in Las Vegas – you can find a casino in South Africa to meet your needs.

 

 

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