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4391 compulsive gamblers have requested casinos ban them.

A warning has been issued by FIFA to South Africans to beware illegal betting syndicates that may invade the country prior to the World Cup.

Meropa Casino was robbed on Sunday leaving one gambler wounded.

International news brief: Latest figures predicted to show growth in South African gaming revenues have peaked after a decade of strong growth.

International news brief: Gidani, the South African national lottery operator, to introduce new games in first quarter of next year.

International news brief: Police have arrested a financial adviser who tried to extort money from a local casino by threatening to blow it up.

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.

International News Brief: The Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board will issue a draft request for proposals today for the 10-year casino licence in the western part of the province currently held by Sun International, which operates the Boardwalk in Port Elizabeth.

International News Brief: Former Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board chairman Sipho Majombozi’s contract has not been renewed.

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: Parliamentarians have ordered the KwaZulu-Natal Gambling Board to come clean on all the amendments that have been made to the social-responsibility pledges of the province’s casino licence-holders.

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.