from Gaming for Africa Magazine
February - March 2019
Making waves in African gaming in recent years is Casino Marina, a chain of casinos currently placed in Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi and Madagascar. Encouraged by growing economies in Africa, an optimistic outlook for gaming in the region, and with the group’s present sites receiving positive reviews, the group has planned to further expand their number of casino and resort properties.
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Present Casino Marina sites include two in Mozambique (Maputo & Beira), Madagascar (Antananarivo), Malawi (Lilongwe), and Zambia (Lusaka). Future sites include several more in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Each of the casino properties offer state of the art gaming and non-gaming facilities, providing the most entertaining gaming experience available in the regions they serve. All properties are committed to providing guests with the best, providing complimentary 5-star cuisine and a luxurious range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for all playing guests. Limousine pickups are available on request, with private gaming lounges available for VIPs.
The group’s director Mr. Ravi Wijeratne is Owner of Rank Holdings and is an active partner in all Casino Marina properties.
CASINO MARINA MAPUTO:: MOZAMBIQUE
Based in Mozambique’s capital, Casino Marina Maputo is the largest Casino in the country. Located in Gloria Mall, which has a magnificent view towards Indian Ocean. The Casino offers 125 slot machines which include 2 Electronic Roulette, and 40 Table Games which are bifurcate in Baccarat (9), Roulette (13), Black Jack (6), Three-card Poker (4), Five-card Poker (4) and Seven Card Poker (4). Casino Marina has dedicated rooms for VIP players. Complete with its own lounge, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi, Gaming Tables and private bar. the VIP area welcomes high rollers to experience the excitement of 5-star gaming.
The casino’s mix of patrons include local’s, primarily Mozambicans, Asians and tourists mostly from China and Africa. Locals are allowed to gamble in Casino Marina Maputo.
Casino Marina Maputo shares the same complex as AFECC Gloria Hotel and Mall, adding entertainment such as Nu Metro Movie House, Gaming Centre for Kids, Restaurants, Disco Lounge, Salon Services and shopping benefits for the customers. The full facility covers an area of 75,000 m2, with the mall having a total square footage of 10,000 m2 and the casino a square footage of 3000 m2
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday: 2pm to 6am
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 24 hours
The extended hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday allow guests to maximize their gaming enjoyment at any time through the weekend.
The Casino’s General Manager is Mr. Patrice Ha Yeung.
Casino Marina, MAPUTO
AFECC Gloria Mall AV DA Marginal N
4441 Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE
Phone: +258 20034444
Email: info.maputo@casinomarina.com
Website: www.casinomarina.com/maputo
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Casino-Marina-Maputo-564929963839374/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/casino_marina_maputo/
CASINO MARINA BEIRA:: MOZAMBIQUE
Casino Marina Beira is the most entertaining destination in Mozambique's second largest city and port Beira. The casino offers 70 slot machines and 20 Table Games which are bifurcate in Baccarat (5), Roulette (5), Black Jack (4), Texas Poker (3), and Caribbean poker (3).
The Casino Marina Beira is located next to the beautiful Macuti Beach, within the extravagant Golden Peacock Hotel, offering guests extensive gaming, non-gaming and entertainment opportunities.DJ, Swimming pool, Pool Games and the restaurant’s western cuisine also draw customers to Casino Marina Beira.
Locals are allowed to gamble and make up the largest part of the casino’s base of patrons.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday to Thursday: 2pm to 4am
Friday & Saturday: 2pm to 6am
The Casino’s General Manager is Mr. Paul Kerr
Casino Marina BEIRA
SA. Mozambique, Sofala, Beira Cidade
Urbano 1, Bairro Estoril, Rua Carlos Pereira Talhao n° 16..
MOZAMBIQUE
Phone: +260 96 8637805
Email: info.beira@casinomarina.com
Website: www.casinomarina.com/beira/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/casinomarinabeira/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/casino_marina_beira/
CASINO MARINA ANTANANARIVO:: MADAGASCAR
Located in Madagascar’s capital city, and within the country’s largest hotel, Casino Marina Antananarivo draw both locals and the foreign expatriate community. The property located in the island’s Central Highlands covers thousands of sq. meters of area.
Affiliated with the Golden Peacock Hotel, the casino draws customers from tourism as well as foreigners living and working in Madagascar. Locals are allowed to gamble in Casino Marina Antananarivo.
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday: 5pm to 2am
Friday: 5pm to 4am
Saturday: 2pm to 4am
Sunday: 2pm to 2am
The Casino’s General Manager is Mr. Patrice Kerville.
Casino Marina, ANTANANARIVO
Madagascar Golden Peacock Hotel, 54 Villas Ivato
105 Antananarivo, MADAGASCAR
Phone: +261 34 88 333 33
Email: info.antananarivo@casinomarina.com
Website: www.casinomarina.com/antananarivo/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/casmarina/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/casino_marina_antananarivo/
CASINO MARINA COLOMBO :: SRI LANKA
Based in the heart of Sri Lanka’s capital and commercial center, Casino Marina Colombo is the country’s largest entertainment hub. Offering a spectacular view overlooking the Indian Ocean, the casino offers 150 Slots machines, and 72 Table Games bifurcate in Baccarat, Roulette, Black Jack, 3-Card Poker, Mini Poker, Tick Poker, Texas Hold’em and Caribbean poker.
The Casino is affiliated with the hotel, allowing it to draw in local and expatriate guests, as well as tourists. The casino covers a total square footage of 20,000 m2 which includes dedicated rooms for VIP players. Complete with its own lounge, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi, dining table, private bar and several private gaming tables, the VIP area welcomes high rollers to experience the excitement of 5-star gaming.Marina Casino Colombo is open 24*7, allowing guest to visit the Casino at any time, on any day.
Additional non-gaming activities drawing in customers include its world-class cuisine and a wide range of drinks and cocktails in the Bar & Restaurant, live Performances, DJ’s, Dance Performances, Celebrity Performances and Mega Draws.
Hours of Operation:
Open 24 hours, everyday
The Vice President of Marina Colombo is Mr. Romesh.
Casino Marina COLOMBO
Marine Drive, Plan Road
Colombo 03 SRI LANKA
Phone: +94 11 4 219988 / +94 774 591 888 / +94 776 233 888
Email: info.colombo@casinomarina.com / info@marinacolombo.com
Website: www.casinomarina.com/colombo/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CasinoMarinaColombo/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/casino_marina_colombo/
CASINO MARINA LILONGWE :: MALAWI
Located in Malawi’s capital city, Casino Marina Lilongwe offers the top casino gaming options in Malawi. With a total square footage of 1000 m2, the casinos offer 78 Slots machines, and 20 Table Games bifurcate in Baccarat (5), Texas (2), Roulette (5), Black Jack (4), Three-card Poker (2) and Five-card Poker (2).
Non-gaming activities drawing customers to the Lilongwe casino are its Bar & restaurant, live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday plus Public Holidays. Cash Draws and promotions are available on Sunday, Wednesday & Friday.
Hours of Operation:
Every day: 2pm to 6am
The casino’s General Manager is Tom Alcorn.
Casino Marina LILONGWE
Golden Peacock Hotel Complex, New City Centre, Area 13
Lilongwe, MALAWI
Phone: +265 994 67 77 66
Email: info.lilongwe@casinomarina.com
Website: www.casinomarina.com/lilongwe/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Casino-Marina-Malawi-1808129156126652/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/casino_marina_llilongwe/
CASINO MARINA LUSAKA :: ZAMBIA
Based in Zambia’s capital city, and in one of the fastest growing cities in sub-Saharan Africa, Casino Marina Lusaka offers casino gaming enthusiasts the best gaming facilities in the country. With a total casino area of 2822 m2, the two-floor casino offers 120 slot machines, and 24 Table Games bifurcate in Baccarat, Roulette, Black Jack, 3-card Poker, Mini Poker, Tick Poker, Texas Hold’em and Caribbean Stud Poker.
Affiliated with Golden Peacock Hotel, the casino draws its customers from locals, expatriates and
Marina Casino Lusaka is open 24*7, allowing guest to visit the Casino at any time, on any day.
Special Chinese, Indian and Western Cuisine draw customers to the casino’s restaurant. Live music, daily draws and mega draws are other ways the casino attracts customers.
Hours of Operation:
Open 24 hours, everyday
The casino’s General Manager is Mr. Quintin Fouche.
Casino Marina LUSAKA
Plot 402, Kasangula Road, Roma Area
Lusaka ZAMBIA
Phone: +260 96 8637805
Email: info@marinazambia.com / reservations@lusaka.casinomarina.com
Website: www.casinomarina.com/lusaka/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CasinoMarinaZambia/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/casino_marina_lusaka/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarinaZambia
Upcoming projects for the Casino Marina collection include:
Malawi: Casino Marina Blantyre
Mozambique: Casino Marina Beira Slots Shop
Mozambique: Casino Marina Chibuto
Zimbabwe: Casino Marina Harare
