Tsogo Sun’s popular Slots Factor tournament is back for the third year running, with a record total of R2.4 million in prize money and a guaranteed first prize of R1 million. The slots tournament will run for eight weeks from 20 July to 26 September across Tsogo Sun’s 14 casinos around the country.
“We’ve been delighted at the enthusiastic response we have had to our first two Tsogo Sun Slots Factor tournaments – and this year we are making it bigger and better,” says Steve Hight, Tsogo Sun’s Director of Gaming.
Once again, the buy-in price of R100 cash makes the tournament accessible to everyone and entitles the participant to one entry into the tournament. “Every cent of the buy-ins across the 14 casinos contributes to the final prize money, which means it could increase by the time we reach the end of the tournament,” says Hight. The unit finals at each casino will take place on 19 September and the group finals will take place at Suncoast Casino on 25 and 26 September.
This year, Tsogo Sun has introduced packaged buy-ins, which include R200 for two tournament entries and R50 in Casino FreePlay, and R500 for five tournament entries and R150 in Casino FreePlay, valid for the day of play only.
Also new this year, the participant obtaining the highest score from a single buy-in or heat at each casino over the eight-week period will qualify for the grand finals at Suncoast Casino without having to play off in the individual casino finals.
“We’re also awarding Casino FreePlay prizes to the top daily credit earners in the tournament, which we believe will add to the fun and excitement on the floor,” adds Hight.
Last year’s winner, Janet Barrows from Jan Cillierspark in the Free State representing Goldfields Casino, walked away an instant millionaire. The tournament saw over 18 000 slots fans buy in for just R100 to secure the opportunity to win their share of a guaranteed prize pool of R1.8 million.
“This tournament has quickly become a highlight on our annual gaming calendar for many of our players and we look forward to once again offering a thrilling experience to both the participants and the spectators throughout the eight-week tournament,” says Hight. “The wonderful thing about a game of chance is that absolutely anyone can win!”
Tsogo Sun’s portfolio includes over 90 hotels and 14 casino and entertainment destinations throughout South Africa, Africa, the Seychelles and Abu Dhabi. For further information, visit tsogosun.com.
About Tsogo Sun
Tsogo Sun is the leading hotels, gaming and entertainment company in South Africa, providing a variety of hospitality and exciting entertainment and leisure experiences. Combining an established heritage with a professional and energised approach, the group proudly encompasses 14 casinos and over 90 hotels in South Africa, Africa, the Seychelles and Abu Dhabi.
The company’s hospitality interests offer a wide distribution of hotels in Africa, providing world-class accommodation across all markets, including elegant, individually branded luxury hotels and well-known trusted market leaders in the premier through budget segments, including Southern Sun Hotels, Garden Court, SunSquare, StayEasy and SUN1 hotels.
The exciting urban and resort casino portfolio includes the most popular entertainment destinations, strategically located throughout South Africa. In the Gauteng province, Tsogo Sun owns the group’s flagship property, Montecasino in Fourways, which features, amongst other attractions, the award-winning Teatro; Gold Reef City Casino and Theme Park in Southern Johannesburg; and Silverstar Casino to the West in Krugersdorp. Additional properties are owned and operated in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, including the jewel on Durban’s Golden Mile, Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment.
Tsogo Sun’s philosophy of sustainability has seen the group structuring its support of the communities in which it operates into three main pillars of investment. This includes Corporate Social Investment, whereby the group promotes the development of learners through three academies which offer holistic, full-year programmes centred around sport, art and education; Enterprise Development which focuses on skills-based entrepreneurial development through its Tsogo Sun Book a Guesthouse and Supplier Development programme; and Environmental Management, committed to initiatives that reduce the impact the business has on the environment.
Tsogo Sun (“TSH”) is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The key shareholders of Tsogo Sun are Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited (“HCI”), a JSE listed investment holding company.
Tsogo Sun Gaming supports the National Responsible Gambling Programme. Winners know when to stop. Only persons over the age of 18 are permitted to gamble. National Problem Gambling counselling toll-free helpline: 0800 006 008.
