Africa News - Page 5

International news brief: The South African National Gambling Amendment Act is set to open the door for companies to apply for online gambling licences.

International news brief: Monte Casino is the hot favourite to host the ATP South African Open tennis tournament in February.

Gambling on an empty stomach isn't fun. Who needs hunger headaches when you're trying to decide whether to split aces? Plus, many casinos offer restaurants with high-end chefs and great food. So if you're looking for plenty of restaurant options on your next trip, check out these places.

The quest to find the next lucrative international gaming destination has landed in the Northern African desert of Morocco.

Slotland will be using the CAC event to raise further funds for the school it has built in Malawi and to acknowledge the support affiliates have given to the project.

International News Brief: News that Tsogo Sun has approached the board of Gold Reef group about a potential offer has seen the Gold Reef share recover.

Titan Poker will send a highly skilled delegation of poker players to the South African Poker Open.

International News Brief: Black investors in Gold Reef are livid that rival operator Tsogo Sun has sought to thwart a takeover bid by a private equity led consortium for R11.4 billion.

The Newcastle Community Radio Station has relocated its broadcasting studio to Century Casino's casino and hotel resort in Newcastle, South Africa, effective November 8, 2007.

Century Casinos' resort hotel in Newcastle, South Africa, has been awarded a four star grading for hotels from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.

International News Brief: Casino Simba opened its cream and gold metallic doors to the invited 'public' last Saturday night.

Casino South Africa they has just launched their web site to compete for South African gamblers.

The inaugural SA Poker Open, held for the first time in South Africa at the luxurious Montecasino, was a raving success with various All Africa poker champs, veterans and international online qualifiers fighting it out.

International News Brief: Having learnt from the United States that outlawing online gambling does little to solve the problem, the South African government is now on course to legalize it.

International News Brief: Gold Reef Casino and Resorts reports that their Mykonos casino exceeded expectations in the year to end December 2006 to become the group’s top performer.

International News Brief: Suncoast marketing manager Robbie Naidoo said the casino was taking increased violence on its premises very seriously and planned to improve security to guarantee the safety of its patrons.

International News Brief: The contract for the construction of a new casino resort near Mogale City, South Africa, has been awarded to Grinaker-LTA Building, part of the JSE-listed Aveng group.

International News Brief: The online poker industry has burgeoned, despite being illegal in terms of the National Gambling Act of 2004.

International News Brief: The Polana Casino, the only gaming and gambling venue in the Mozambican capital of Maputo, wants to keep his monopoly in the Mozambican capital, the chairman of the casino’s board, Jacinto Veloso said Tuesday in Maputo.

Property development company Akani Resorts has awarded a R733-million contract for the construction of a new casino resort near Mogale City, South Africa.