Casinos in Gauteng | Complete Guide

All 9 licensed casino resorts in Gauteng, including Montecasino, Gold Reef City and Emperors Palace. Location, gaming floor details, hotels and entertainment.

Written by Lerato Dlamini Senior Reviewer Last reviewed: March 2026 Fact-checked by Sipho Nkosi

9Licensed casinos in Gauteng

18+Minimum age, gaming floor

Gauteng Gambling BoardRegulator

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All Gauteng casinos

Montecasino

Fourways, Johannesburg

Operator: Tsogo Sun Gaming: 1,800+ slots, 60+ table games, poker room Hotel: Palazzo Hotel (5-star) Dining: 45+ restaurants, Teatro theatre, bowling, cinema

Full guide

Gold Reef City Casino

Ormonde, Johannesburg

Operator: Tsogo Sun Gaming: 1,700+ slots, 50+ table games Hotel: Gold Reef City Hotel (4-star, themed) Dining: Multiple restaurants, Gold Reef City theme park

Full guide

Emperors Palace

Kempton Park (near OR Tambo airport)

Operator: Peermont Global Gaming: 1,600+ slots, 90+ table games, poker Hotel: 4 hotels incl. Hotel Cascades (5-star) & Hotel Mondior Dining: 20+ restaurants, theatre, conference centre

Silverstar Casino

Krugersdorp/Mogale City, West Rand

Operator: Tsogo Sun Gaming: 1,200+ slots, 40+ tables Hotel: Holiday Inn adjacent Dining: Multiple restaurants, entertainment precinct

Carnival City

Brakpan, East Rand

Operator: Tsogo Sun Gaming: 1,500+ slots, 40+ tables Hotel: Legacy Hotel on site Dining: Restaurants, entertainment venue, bowling alley

Morula Sun

Mabopane, Tshwane

Operator: Sun International Gaming: 700+ slots, 20+ tables Hotel: Morula Sun Hotel Dining: Restaurant and bar facilities

Grandslam Casino

Johannesburg CBD

Operator: Local operator Gaming: 500+ slots, table games Hotel: No hotel on site Dining: Restaurant facilities

Carousel Casino

Hammanskraal

Operator: Sun International Gaming: 700+ slots, 20+ tables Hotel: Carousel Hotel Dining: Restaurants, entertainment

Wonderboom Casino

Pretoria North, Tshwane

Operator: Independent Gaming: 400+ slots, table games Hotel: No hotel on site Dining: Bar and restaurant

Gauteng's top casino resorts in detail

Montecasino (Fourways)

Montecasino is Tsogo Sun's flagship property and one of South Africa's most recognised entertainment destinations. Set in an Italian village-themed precinct in Fourways, Johannesburg, it draws over 5 million visitors a year. The gaming floor covers approximately 10,000 m² with 1,800+ slot machines and 60+ table games including blackjack, roulette and baccarat. The Palazzo Hotel is a 5-star property with 246 rooms. Entertainment includes the Teatro theatre (seats 2,000+), an IMAX cinema, bowling alley and over 45 restaurants. Full Montecasino guide.

Gold Reef City (Ormonde)

Gold Reef City is built on the site of a former gold mine in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg. The themed resort combines a casino with an amusement park. The casino features 1,700+ machines and 50+ table games. The adjacent theme park includes multiple rides and the Gold Reef City Hotel. The venue is particularly popular with families visiting the park while adults use the casino. Full Gold Reef City guide.

Emperors Palace (Kempton Park)

Emperors Palace is adjacent to OR Tambo International Airport, making it the most conveniently located casino for international visitors and transit passengers. Operated by Peermont Global, it has four on-site hotels including the 5-star Hotel Cascades and the 4-star Hotel Mondior. The gaming floor has 1,600+ slots and 90+ table games, one of the largest table game selections in Gauteng. The Kalahari Rain Theatre hosts regular shows.

Responsible gambling

All Gauteng casinos operate responsible gambling programmes under Gauteng Gambling Board regulations. Voluntary exclusion is available at every venue. If gambling is causing harm, call the SA Responsible Gambling Foundation: 0800 006 008 (free, 24/7).

Frequently asked questions

Which is the biggest casino in Gauteng?

GrandWest is actually in Cape Town. In Gauteng, Emperors Palace in Kempton Park is among the largest by gaming floor space with over 1,600 machines and 90+ tables. Montecasino in Fourways and Gold Reef City in Ormonde both have 1,700-1,800 machines and are the most well-known resort destinations.

Do Gauteng casinos have hotels?

Yes, most Gauteng casino resorts include hotel accommodation. Emperors Palace has four hotels on site. Montecasino has the Palazzo Hotel. Gold Reef City has a themed hotel adjacent to the casino. Silverstar has a Holiday Inn. Carnival City has the Legacy Hotel.

What is the minimum age at Gauteng casinos?

18 years. All South African casinos require visitors to be 18 or older to enter the gaming floor. The Gauteng Gambling Board enforces strict age verification requirements at licensed operators.