A Survey of SA Casinos in the Free State Region as published by the Casino Association of South Africa (CASA)

There are currently 3 Casinos operating in the Free State Region of South Africa - namely Thaba'Nchu Sun, Naledi Sun and Goldfields Casino and Entertainment Centre.

Free State Gambling and Racing Board:

190 Nelson Mandela Drive
Westdene
Bloemfontein 9301
PO Box 9229
Bloemfontein 9300
Tel: +27 (0) 51 404 0300
Fax: +27 (0) 51 404 0322
fsgb@fsgb.co.za
www.fsgb.co.za Current Number of Casinos: 4

1. Thaba'Nchu: Naledi Sun

Date opened: May 1989
Operator: Sun International
Management Company: Sun International Management
Total capital investment: R14 million
Employees: 130
Slots: 150
Tables: 0
Visitors: 155 000

2. Bethlehem: Frontier Inn and Casino

Date opened: November 2006
Operator: Peermont Global ( Eastern Free State ) ( Pty ) Ltd
Management Company: Peermont Global ( Pty ) Ltd
Total capital investment: R110 million
Employees: 220
Slots: 140
Tables: 9
Visitors: 384 000

3. Welkom: Goldfields Casino and Entertainment Centre

Date opened: December 2003
Operator: Goldfields Casino and Entertainment Centre ( Pty ) Ltd
Management Company: Golf Reef Management ( Pty ) Ltd
Total capital investment: R156 million
Employees: 411
Slots: 250
Tables: 9
Visitors: 832 819

4. Bloemfontein: Windmill Casino

Date opened: October 2005
Operator: Mangaung Sun ( Pty ) Ltd
Management Company: Sun International
Total capital investment: R191 million
Employees: 770
Slots: 300
Tables: 13
Visitors: 1 152 000