South Africa has the most developed poker community on the African continent, anchored by Johannesburg's casino circuit and a player base that is competitive, passionate, and increasingly connected to international events. The country's well-developed gaming infrastructure supports a thriving live and online poker scene.
About the Poker Scene
Johannesburg and Cape Town have the most active live poker rooms and tournament scenes in Africa
South African players have competed at World Series of Poker and other major international events
The Montecasino and Suncoast Casino venues host regular major poker tournaments
Online poker is growing rapidly in South Africa as internet access expands
South Africa hosts the Poker Africa tournament series, attracting players from across the continent