The country of South Africa is home to a tumultuous history. After struggling with apartheid in past years, the country is slowly struggling to rebuild itself. But while most travelers visit South Africa for its miles of coastline or its varying landscapes, the country also offers some great opportunities for tourists interested in gambling. There are over 45 casinos in South Africa, which gives tourists plenty of chances to participate in a fun-filled evening of gambling and gaming. Even tourists who arrive in South Africa with a different objective in mind can stop by one of the country’s casinos to enjoy the atmosphere.

South African Casinos

The GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World on Vanguard Drive in Cape Town is open 24 hours a day. The casino features an impressive amount of opportunities for gamers. Offering 1,750 slot machines and 60 gaming tables, the casino also offers 10 restaurants and a hotel with 39 rooms for the travel-weary gambler or those gamers who wish to stay close to the action. The numerous gaming tables include Raise’em poker, Diamond Rush Progressive Blackjack, and other popular table games. The restaurants offer a variety of fares, including several different types of international cuisines. The Bella Gina is an Italian restaurant, the Bukhara offers Indian food, and Quick Bites offers fast food fare. There is also Japanese, Chinese, seafood and steakhouse-type fare.

The Gold Reef City Casino in Johannesburg is also open 24 hours a day. There are 1,600 total slot machines in Gold Reef City Casino and over 50 table games, including draw poker, manila poker, and five card stud. The property also has six restaurants including Boston BBQ, a food court, and a restaurant with the interesting name of the Fishmonger. The casino also attracted media attention in past years when a group of armed criminals pulled off a major heist. The casino was hit with a major loss after the criminals made away with over 1.2 million in South African currency. Tourists can rest assured that typical nights of gambling in South Africa are generally less exciting than that!