Experience Excitement at Carnival City's thrilling casino

Casino

As one of Gauteng’s premier casinos, Carnival City is a festival fairground of non-stop fun! Enter a world of excitement under the iconic Big Top Arena, where the thrill never stops. Whether you enjoy high-tech slot machines or classic table games, we offer something for every player in both smoking and non-smoking areas, open 24/7, seven days a week.

Immerse yourself in our carnival-themed atmosphere, complete with roller-coaster models, vibrant clown murals, and dazzling lights. Enjoy refreshing drinks from the Carnival City Bar while trying your luck on over 1,000 casino slots and 37 table games, including American Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, and Poker.

Jackpot Payouts

Casino Promotions

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6 June - 29 August

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Sunbet Poker Tournament

20 - 30 August 2026

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Valid Until 31 August 2026

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Super Sweet 16 Blackjack

Ongoing

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Black Pearl Roulette Tournament

21 August - 15 November 2026

Stand a chance to win a share of R5 million in cash and prizes

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Blackjack Electric 8

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Lucky Legends

Every Tuesdays | Ongoing

Up to R70k in cash and prizes up for grabs every Tuesday.

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Bingo Roulette

Every Sunday and Wednesday (Ongoing)

Base value of R5 000 plus total buy-in for that specific session plus money carried over

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Sun MVG Loyalty Programme

If you enjoy visiting, staying or playing at Sun International, then you deserve to get the most out of us!

Two Easy Ways To Join

Complete an application form at your nearest Sun MVG desk along with your proof of identity or register online. You can visit any South African Sun International casino to collect your Sun MVG Card. Please bring along your South African ID or passport with you.

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Existing MVG Cardholders

Activate your My Sun account to link your Sun MVG card and view your Sun MVG loyalty statements, update your details, book hotel rooms and more. My Sun is Sun International's online self-service portal that gives you a world of Sun International at your fingertips.

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New Casino Experience

Learn to Play

Ready to experience the thrill of the table but not sure where to start?
We’ve created the “Learn to Play” series to take the mystery out of the game, helping you step onto the floor with total confidence.

Master the Games

Slots Experience

New slot machines have landed across Sun International, 
including exclusive titles and first-to-market games
you won't find anywhere else in South Africa.

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Live Casino Games

Experience the new era of casino entertainment with Stadium Gaming at Sun International. Your own terminal. Your own pace. Whether you're learning the ropes or chasing your next big win, this is table games, reimagined.

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Casino Games

Slots

Carnival City Casino near Johannesburg features 997 slot machine games with play starting from as little as two cents. All our casino slot machines use smart cards.

Tables

Carnival City Casino in the East Rand features an exciting variety of casino table games spread throughout the smoking and non-smoking areas, as well as the exclusive Club Privé.

Cash Connection

Charming Lady

The charms of the Lady are legendary, and her magic sphere reveals the key to fortunes and prizes. Link up and cash out in this charming quest for the Cash Connection Link!

Baccarat

Experience the elegance and excitement of Baccarat, one of the world's most popular card games. Baccarat is a fast-paced card game played with eight decks, where players bet on Player, Banker, or Tie. The aim is to predict which hand will finish closest to 9.

Cards 2–9 are worth their face value, Aces worth 1, and 10s/Jacks/Queens/Kings are worth 0.
Only the last digit of the total count is used (for example, a total of 15 counts as 5).
A natural 8 or 9 means no additional cards are drawn.

Once all cards have been dealt, the side closest to 9 wins:

Player bet wins if the Player side has the higher total compared Banker and it pays 1:1.
Banker bet wins if the Banker side has the higher total compared to Player and pays 1:1, less a 5% commission on winnings.
Tie bet wins if both hands finish with the same total/draw and pays 8:1.
Perfect Pairs: A side bet on the first two cards having the same value with different payouts for Mixed, Same Colour and Perfect Pairs.
Super Egalite: A side bet where the Banker and Player finish with the same total, with the payout depending on the tied total.
Super Egalite Odds: Payouts vary based on the final tied total, ranging from 160-1 to 40-1.
Both Bets: Guests can win on both the Tie and Super Egalite bets on the same hand.

Baccarat is simple to learn, with quick rounds and straightforward betting options, making it suitable for both new and experienced players.

Carnival City Privé

The exclusive Privé is an exciting gaming area reserved for Sun MVG Diamond and Platinum members. Our high-rollers can enjoy an enhanced gaming experience, choosing from 72 high-denomination slots and 37 tables, including American Roulette, Raise’em Poker, Baccarat and Blackjack.

All the action goes down in a chic and contemporary setting, where privacy, personal service and premium catering are paramount. The attention to detail goes as far as the gaming tables themselves, which have been custom-built by leading casino stylist TCSJOHNHUXLEY

Casino Bars

Magic Bar

The Magic Bar will delight guests with its themed décor and live magic performances on weekends.

Carnival Bar

The non-smoking Carnival Bar is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a drink and watch a live performance.

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Machine Jackpot Payouts

Trading Hours

We're Open 24/7

Contact

+27 11 898 7000
carnivalcity@suninternational.com

Legal note:
The jackpot information displayed is for information purposes only and does not give an indication of future wins on the respective slot machines. Winning combinations are randomly generated. Persons using this information do so at their own risk. The casino operator will not accept liability arising out the use of this information. It is possible for malfunctions to occur to the system providing this information or that the information displayed is not in real time or has not been updated. Also, it is possible for the machines positioned and/or games offered at the locations displayed to have changed. Enquiries regarding the afore-going changes may be directed to the slot machine department.