GAMING FOR AFRICA
Local Celebrities Get Up Close With Montecasino’s Game- Changing New Roulette Xtra
Montecasino, continues to deliver world-class gaming as part of its casino offering and this week, the complex is proud to launch the world’s very fi rst Roulette Xtra game on a Blaze table, a visual feast that takes the game of roulette to the next level. Roulette Xtra is a new gaming offering created by
TCSJOHNHUXLEY which adds a new level of excitement to the roulette game that players know and love. Roulette Xtra combines the traditional game of Roulette with a thrilling random multiplier bet, with a maximum payout of 300 to 1 available. Roulette Xtra puts a new spin on the traditional
game, however, it is important to note that the new elements do not interfere with the way the traditional game is played whatsoever. Players will place their bets as normal and once the ball is spun and “No More Bets” is called, the game randomly selects four (4) Roulette Xtra numbers along with random multiplier payouts ranging between 50 to 1 and 300 to 1. The multipliers are allocated to each Roulette Xtra number and displayed on the winning number display. The winning Roulette Xtra number and combinations are determined by the result of where the ball lands on the Roulette wheel. However, Roulette Xtra also offers a new visual
experience for players which certainly elevates the level of excitement during the game. The game incorporates Blaze patented LED surface technology, that displays unique ‘attract sequences’ and
table is a world fi rst in the casino industry. “We strive to spearhead the gaming space in South
DJ Sabby with Montecasino GM and Director of Operations Mike Page and Chrisiaan Els, TCSJOHNHUXLEY Managing Director Africa
Africa and this is another example of how we are leading the industry,” Mike Page, Director of Operations and Complex GM at Montecasino shares. “Roulette Xtra brings an exciting new offering to the traditional game we know and love. With added bonuses and ways to win, we are taking Roulette to the next level and this is certainly going to be an exhilarating addition to our gaming fl oor.” Local celebrities fl ocked at the opportunity to be one
Lesego Thlabi In Action
custom-themed animations, while also highlighting the Roulette Xtra multiplier bets and winning numbers. This combination of the game on a Blaze
of the fi rst players in the world to experience the new game and table for themselves. Personalities including Lesego ‘Coconut Kelz’ Tlhabi, Kyle Clark, Graeme Watkins, Zanele Potelwa, Nicole Da Silva, DJ Sabby, DJ Ankletap, Kriya Gangiah and Zinhle Masango attended the offi cial Roulette Xtra launch in style. There are two Roulette Xtra tables with Blaze now
open to the public to enjoy at Montecasino - one located on the main casino fl oor and the other in their main smoking casino.
Ugandan Authorities Clamp Down on Illegal Gaming Operators
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board is currently conducting a series of successful enforcement exercises aimed at ridding communities of illegal slot machines, and comes after a series of investigations by the Board, spanning several months. “We have been conducting
random spot checks across the country in order to identify and eliminate illegal gambling activities. During these checks, our offi cers have been visiting various locations, including pubs, clubs, and other places where slot machines are often found. The checks have been conducted without prior notice, and we have been able to catch several unscrupulous people in the act,” said a Board spokesman. “These machines are reprogrammed to make
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a punter’s odds of winning, next to nothing. The machines operate with zero oversight, regulation, or safeguards for underage or problem gamblers. And unlike licensed and authorized operators illegal slot machines are not located in controlled gaming facilities where minors are not permitted, not monitored by the NLGRB, and not taxed on earnings.” The gaming industry directly
contributes more than UGX110billion (approx. US$30m) to the government annually, funding education, infrastructure projects, thousands of charitable organizations and more. “So,
when illegal gambling machines skirt the law, they also skirt taxes, contributing nothing to the initiatives supporting Ugandans and the country’s economy.”
“They also present another problem. Players
sitting at a gaming machine in a licensed premises will see signage marked with a hotline number where they can seek help for problem gambling or addiction. The gaming industry in Uganda is heavily
regulated and gaming operators undergo an intense licensing and testing process to ensure games are fair and consumers are protected. Therefore, this initiative is in line with our commitment to creating a safe and fair gambling atmosphere for all members of the public, and we are delighted with the outcome of these exercises,” said the Board spokesman. The latest move comes on the heels of the
Uganda Gaming Board’s drive to register all legal gambling and betting devices on a single database in order to implement a National Electronic Monitoring System to effectively monitor and control legal gambling in the country and effi ciently collect gambling taxes.
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