Pretoria Games and Gambling
Whether you’re looking for a casino, place to play bingo, interested in betting on horse races or looking for an arcade centre – Pretoria has what you’re looking for.
With many pastime options and things-to-do, the City of Tshwane truly is an entertainment mecca.
Arcade Games
The Fun Company at The Grove Mall features gaming machines, a ten pin bowling alley and more!
The Kolonnade Shopping Centre’s The Mega Magic Co provides a wide range of entertainment options including ten pin bowling and arcade games.
Arcade Games at Forest Hill, the latest addition to Pretoria offers everyone a fun experiences with the ultimate in gaming and entertainment options.
Bingo
A great way to relax after a long stressful day, Bingo is a fun and very social pastime and has proved a hit with people for hundreds of years.
There are two Viva Bingo branches in Pretoria, one in the Kolonnade Shopping Centre, the other in the Atterbury Value Mart Centre. Entry is just R10 and Bingo games can be played from as little as 5 cent. Visit Viva Vingo’s website, vivabingo.co.za, for more information.
Casinos
The Morula Casino and Hotel is situated 40 kms from Pretoria near the Mabopane Township in the north of Gauteng. The casino offers live entertainment, restaurants, conference facilities and accommodation. Telephone 012 702 1902.
Situated 55 km north of Pretoria on the N1 highway to Polokwane, the Carousel Casino and Entertainment World offers family entertainment, a wide variety of accommodation options and a casino with slot- and table games. Telephone 012 718 7777.
A mere one hour drive from Pretoria, Johannesburg houses both the Emperors Palace Hotel Casino and the Gold Reef City Casino.
Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World offers a wide selection of table games and slots. Situated near Brakpan, Carnival City is an 80 km drive from Pretoria CBD via the R21.
Soon to come to Pretoria, Sun International Limited (“Sun International”) is planning to relocate its casino at Morula, Mabopane and to create a new urban entertainment destination at Menlyn in Tshwane.
Horse racing
The JSE-listed Phumelela Gaming And Leisure Limited is a horse racing and betting operator with a few branches in Pretoria that operates five race courses. Although situated in Johannesburg, Phumelala also has a few agents operating throughout our city.
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