Sun International Brings the Glamour Back to Casinos with Inaugural Slots Royale Event

Sun International is bringing back the glitz and glamour to casino gaming, in its mission to become “the home of tournaments” and its most recent Slots Royale finale held this past weekend at Sun Time Square Casino attests to that.

Aurguably the biggest Slots event in SA, the event gave away in excess of R8-million over the course of the countrywide regional finals, culminating in a grand finale prize pot of R2,5-million.

After three thrilling months, and during an exciting finale event worthy of a television game show, one lucky winner beat 1 200 players to bag R1-million in cash and the inaugural Sun International Slots Royale title.

Tefo Lefalatsa took home a sparkling trophy in the Slots Royale tournament finale, held at Time Square Casino in Pretoria. Lefalatsa was the top placed player from Windmill Casino in Bloemfontein, and had already won R100 000 on his way to the final event. “I’ve been praying ever since this tournament started and my wife was encouraging me to fight hard in the finals, and we have made it – as a team,” Lefalatsa said.

“Slots make up the bulk of our casino business, which is why Sun International came up with Slots Royale to reward our Most Valued Guests,” said Graham Wood, Sun International’s Chief Operations Officer: Hospitality. “The excitement and vibe were even better than our tables tournaments.” The electrifying atmosphere in the hotel’s Royal Diamond Room was elevated by glamorous performances by live musicians, dancers, complete with fireworks.

Pictured from l-r: Graham Wood, Sun International’s Chief Operating Officer: Hospitality alongside the Slots Royale winner, Tefo Lefalatsa; Ruben Gooranah, General Manager, Time Square, with promoters.

The Time Square team that put on a phenomenally successful event.

The Slots Royale winner celebrates.

“We are one of the most modern casinos in South Africa, and when we throw a party, we throw it properly,” said Ruben Gooranah, General Manager at Time Square. “We certainly rolled out the red carpet for the finalists who had an evening to remember.”

Other players shared in the spoils of a further R5.7-million in cash and rewards over the course of the six-week tournament, which was held at 11 participating Sun International casinos around the country.