Montecasino
Montecasino is a leisure and casino complex in Fourways, Sandton in Gauteng, South Africa.[1] It was designed by American company Creative Kingdom Inc. and built by South African architects Bentel Associates International at a cost of R1.6 billion.[2] It first opened its doors on 30 November 2000 and it currently attracts over 9.3 million visitors annually.[3][4] It is themed after Monte Cassino . It has been designed to replicate an ancient Tuscan village.[5] The main casino building has a fake sky, painted on the ceiling , inside going from light on one side to dark at the other.
| Montecasino | |
|---|---|
 The Main Entrance of Montecasino in 2016 | |
| Location | Fourways, Sandton |
| Address | 1 Montecasino Blvd, Fourways, Sandton, 2021 |
| Opening date | 2000 |
| Theme | Italian Village |
| Owner | Tsogo Sun |
| Website | tsogosun |
Montecasino is owned by Tsogo Sun. Tsogo Sun is a partnership between Southern Sun and Tsogo Investments. Tsogo Investments is a black empowerment group and the hotel component of Tsogo Sun's casinos are developed and managed by Southern Sun. Tsogo Sun holds the casino license for Montecasino.[6]
Teatro
The Teatro opened its doors in May 2007. The Teatro was constructed at a cost of over R100 million and is one of the 10 largest Lyric theatres in the world. The Teatro is currently the largest theatre in South Africa and can sit 1,870 people at full capacity.[7] The Teatro theatre has hosted major musical productions such as the Disney Broadway musical The Lion King in 2007 as well as Joyous Celebration Rewind Recordings.
Awards
Montecasino has won numerous awards since 2001.[8] This includes the following awards:
- 2009/11/30 – "The Readers Choice Awards" – Best Casino
- 2009/10/15 – "Leisure Options" – Best Cinema Complex
- 2009/10/15 – "Leisure Options" – Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners in Jozi
- 2009/10/15 – "Leisure Options" – Best Entertainment Complex
- 2009/09/08 – "PMR – Diamond Arrow" – Gauteng province – Business Sector: Leading Casino / Entertainment Centre
- 2008/08/08 – "PMR – Diamond Arrow" – Gauteng province – Business Sector: Leading Casino / Entertainment Centre
- 2008/08/08 – "The Star" – Best Casino
- 2008/09/08 – "Leisure Options" – Best Cinema Complex
- 2008/09/08 – "Leisure Options" – Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners in Jozi
- 2008/09/08 – "Leisure Options" – Best Entertainment Complex
- 2007/10/06 – "Tourism Grading Council of South Africa" – Five star grading as a Meeting, Exhibition & Special Events venue
- 2007/10/07 – "PMR – Golden arrow" – Gauteng province Business Sector: Best Casino/Entertainment Centres in Gauteng Province
- 2007/10/07 – "Leisure Options" – Best Cinema Complex
- 2007/10/07 – "Leisure Options" – Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners in Jozi
- 2007/10/07 – "Leisure Options" – Best Entertainment Complex
- 2007/10/07 – "Tourism Grading Council of South Africa" – Five star grading as a Meeting, Exhibition & Special Events venue
- 2006/10/06 – "Leisure Options" – Best Thai Restaurant – Kai Thai
- 2006/10/06 – "Leisure Options" – Best Dinner on a budget and best steakhouse – Franchise – Spur
- 2006/10/06 – "Leisure Options" – Best Fish/Seafood Restaurant – Ocean Basket
- 2006/10/06 – "Leisure Options" – Best Book Shop – Exclusive Books
- 2006/10/06 – "Leisure Options" – Best Entertainment Complex
- 2006/10/06 – "Leisure Options" – Best Ladies Night Venue – Café Vacca Matta
- 2006/10/06 – "Leisure Options" – Best Cinema complex – Montecasino Nu Metro
- 2006/10/06 – "Leisure Options" – Best Children's menu in a restaurant and best kids' party venue – indoor – Spur
- 2006/08/06 – "The Star" – Best Casino
- 2006/08/06 – "Pretoria News" – Best Casino
- 2005/08/01 – "The Star" – Best Casino
- 2005/08/01 – "Pretoria News" – Best Casino
- 2005/10/01 – "Leisure Options" – Best Entertainment Complex
- 2005/10/01 – "Leisure Options" – Best Cinema Complex
- 2005/10/01 – "PMR Gauteng Province" – Leaders and Achievers – Executive Lifestyle: Best Entertainment Centre
- 2004/10/01 – "The Star" – Best Casino
- 2004/10/01 – "Pretoria News" – Best Casino
- 2004/10/01 – "Leisure Options" – Best Entertainment Complex
- 2004/10/01 – "Leisure Options" – Best Cinema complex
- 2004/10/01 – "Leisure Options" – Best Steakhouse Franchise
- 2004/10/01 – "Leisure Options" – Best Ladies Night Venue
- 2004/06/01 – "South African Landscapers Institute" – InterContinental Palazzo Hotel Gardens won a Gold Award
- 2004/06/01 – "South African Landscapers Institute" – Montecasino Bird Gardens won a Silver Award for Maintenance of Large Landscape Gardens
- 2003/10/01 – "Leisure Options" – Best Casino
- 2003/10/01 – "ROCCI" – Service Excellence
- 2002/10/01 – "Leisure Options" – Best Casino
- 2001/10/01 – "ROCCI" – Community Contribution, Service Excellence & Special Award for Large Business Beyond ROCCI Regional Boundaries