Sun City and casinos in South Africa
What the official sources say about gambling in South Africa: the rules, the minimum age and the casinos. Every fact links to its source.
Law and minimum age
The National Gambling Board's page says legal gambling means using an operator licensed through a provincial gambling board; casinos are licensed provincially.1 The National Gambling Board page states the over-18 requirement for legal gambling with a licensed operator.1
Casinos
Sun City
Sun City opened in 1979 in South Africa's North West province.2 Sun City sits on the border of Pilanesberg National Park and is home to the Valley of Waves.2 The resort has two golf courses designed by Gary Player.2 Sun City has an on-site casino (Sun City Casino).2
GrandWest
GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World in the Western Cape has a casino, hotel rooms and a Cape Town maritime-heritage theme.3
This guide is about visiting land-based venues. Rules change: check the regulator before you travel.