When it comes to winning big at the casino, although it may not be as well known in gambling circles as Las Vegas or Monaco, South Africa is a great place to be. Over the years, many players have hit the jackpot and walked away with millions of rands in their pockets. From playing the slots to hitting the blackjack tables, South African casinos have seen their fair share of incredible wins. In this post, we’ll take a look at 7 of the biggest casino wins in South Africa to get you motivated for your next game!
#1. R20 Million at Silverstar Casino
In 2019, a man from Gauteng hit the jackpot at Silverstar Casino, winning an impressive R20 million while playing a slot machine game called Mighty Cash.
#2. R10 Million at Grandwest Casino
In December 2016, local Parow resident Klaus Barnard received an early Christmas gift when he hit the jackpot and won R10 million at GrandWest’s Salon Prive. Barnard, a regular gambler, decided to try his luck on the slots before heading to bed after attending a function with his wife.
#3. R4.8 Million at Montecasino
In February 2019, a regular gambler at Montecasino in Johannesburg won a massive R4.8 million progressive poker jackpot, marking one of the biggest wins at the poker table experienced in South Africa.
#4. R3.3 Million at Emperor’s Palace
In May 2021, a lucky player landed a whopping R3.3 million jackpot playing the Cash Cove – a fishing-themed video slot game at Emperor’s Palace. The winner chose to remain anonymous, but we are sure they had fun with their winnings!
#5. R2.7 Million at SilverSands Casino
A lucky punter walked away with just over R2.7 million when he hit the jackpot at SilverSands Casino while playing Cleopatra’s Gold Deluxe game. The player wagered only R5 before winning this life-changing amount of money in a single spin on this progressive slot game designed by Realtime Gaming.
#6. R1.9 Million at Boardwalk
In March 2021, an anonymous gambler kicked off their Easter holiday by winning a massive R1.9 million jackpot at Port Elizabeth’s Boardwalk. The player hit the jackpot while playing on one of the Boardwalk’s SunStriker machines exclusive to the Sun International brand.
#7. R1.1 Million at Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom, Richards Bay
In early January 2019, a local man from Richards Bay, Indar Ramothar, won R735,000 on the Duma progressive at Sibaya Casino. However, he returned to the casino in February and hit the jackpot again, making him an instant millionaire with an extra R1.1 million in his pocket.
At the end of the day, it is evident that South Africans have a knack for winning big. With a rich history of gambling and a wealth of casinos, both online and land-based, it’s no wonder players hit the jackpot. So, if you find yourself feeling inspired after hearing these success stories, why not take a flutter and see if Lady Luck is on your side?