April Debut for New S. Africa Casino

Sun International is readying a spring unveiling for its new US$328 million Times Square resort (l.) in Pretoria. The casino will feature 2,000 slots and 60 table games in its first phase. An arena is planned for later this year and a five-star hotel for early 2018.

An April 1 opening is planned for Sun International’s new Times Square hotel and casino in the South African city of Pretoria.

The 4.26 billion rand resort (US$328 million), the country’s second-largest, will feature 2,000 slot machines and 60 table games in its first phase, including a number of lounges, private salons and an array of gourmet restaurants, among them the first Guy Fieri outlet in South Africa.

The multi-phased development will unveil a 8,500 sports and entertainment arena in November and a five-star Sun International hotel in March 2018.

Amenities also will include a spa and fitness facility, a pool and meetings and convention space.