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Hit the Jackpot on a Gambling holiday in South Africa? – You bet!
Added: (Wed Mar 15 2006)
It was only as recently as April 1997, that the Mpumalanga Gaming Board awarded Global Resorts Southern Highveld it’s licence for South Africa’s first legal casino in Secunda.
As a result it is now estimated that almost 80% (35m) of the population of South Africa have or occasionally gamble resulting in the gaming industry paying a much needed R1.7 billion in taxes for the year 2003/4. This figure is set to rise following the opening of a R250 million casino and entertainment complex in Bloemfontein in December last year and the agreement for the bidding process to commence for two new casinos in the Eastern Cape. This would increase the number of operating casinos to 34. As the economy strengthens and more tourists visit South Africa, the Gambling business is booming.
Visions of Africa
(www.visionsofafrica.co.uk/holidaysbydestinationandtype.asp?DestinationID=16) an independent specialist tour operator to South Africa has recognised this potential and for the period up until 23 March 2006 is offering 2 night gambling breaks in South Africa of gaming, fun and historical fact for only £649.00 per person * (subject to availability, conditions apply).
Price for this South Africa gambling holiday is based on 2 people sharing and includes; Return flights from London Gatwick to Johannesburg, transfers and 2 nights accommodation on a Bed and breakfast basis.
Situated just 6 Kms from Johannesburg lies Gold Reef City a combination of a theme park, living museum of Victorian architecture and lifestyle. Protea Gold Reef City is a 4 star hotel located within the theme park and opposite Gold Reef City’s casino open 24 hours a day with it’s slots, tables, sports betting and salon Prive for high rollers.
Don’t dance the night away, gamble it!