Emperors Palace Casino Welcome Bonus

R100 FreePlay for New Winners Circle Members

Newcomers to Winners Circle at our Kempton Park casino receive R100 FreePlay right after joining. As soon as your membership is created at any desk inside the resort, we load the bonus onto your loyalty card. All we need is valid South African ID. Most sign-ups are wrapped up within ten minutes, unless things are busy. Registration is free and grants FreePlay bonus at any Peermont Resort.

Everyone uses their FreePlay on specific slot machines across the casino - no online play here, all happens on our floor close to OR Tambo Airport. This special welcome is for South African residents, 18 years or older, and only if you’ve never held a Winners Circle card before. Our staff always verify age, as required by the Gauteng Gambling Board and local laws.

Just place your card into any approved slot, switch to FreePlay mode and begin. You won’t risk your own cash on these spins. Any amount you win becomes real money immediately available to withdraw or use further. There’s no wagering, no slow rollovers - you win, you own it straight away.

Becoming a Member

Membership desks stay open around the clock. You’ll spot them all across the casino and hotel areas. Bring your ID, add your contact details, and complete a one-pager about the terms. We hand over your card, already topped up with the R100 bonus, right then and there. Find any slot with the Winners Circle badge by its bill slot.

Cards activate instantly. Once you slot it in on a machine, your FreePlay balance appears on screen - move over as much as you want and play. If you win, a ticket prints out for redemption at the cashier or to keep playing elsewhere. FreePlay credit has no daily expiry; the hours are yours to pick when to use it.

Loyalty Tiers and Offers

We’ve fine-tuned our Winners Circle to reward consistent play. Points add up with every spin or hand, automatically unlocking new FreePlay credits, draws and unique events. There are four loyalty tiers, each with their own benefits.

Weekly draws and gameshows offer chances to win cash, FreePlay, cars and other prizes; it’s automatic if you’ve spent enough that promo cycle. Floor announcements and SMS alert winners.
Check both tier level and points at kiosks or via Winners Circle website. The Winners Circle website provides balances, promos and event info - just log in using your card details.

Casino Floor and Games

We host more than 1,600 slots and 69 table games in total. Slots start from 1c per spin up to R500. There’s everything from three-reel classics to video slots and progressive jackpots, with new games rotating onto the floor regularly.

Blackjack tables open from R25 minimum, roulette with inside bets from R10, and poker tables feature options like Texas Hold’em, Caribbean Stud and Midi Punto Banco for high stakes. Stadium-style electronic games with live dealers add another layer. We don’t turn off our lights - the casino runs non-stop, all year. Table limits adjust higher in the evening and on weekends.

Playing always earns Winners Circle points. Each R10 spent on slots means one point. At tables, it’s a bit less depending on house rules. All points credit instantly, so you see your balance immediately after play.

Responsible Gambling

We take our responsibility to players seriously. Voluntary deposit caps, game session alerts or exclusion are easily set with staff or through the website. The South African National Responsible Gambling helpline (0800 006 008) is always free, and our team spot signs of problem play.

Every casino visitor is checked for ID. Anyone under 18 isn’t allowed on the floor. Our procedures on exclusion work fast - if you request it, access halts immediately and all loyalty offers pause until any exclusion ends.

Payments and Withdrawals

All transactions are in rands. Swap cash for chips at table pits, or load slots with banknotes. You’ll find ATMs near the entrance and inside the lobby area, covering major South African banks.

You can walk out with winnings under R25,000 at any cashier counter. Larger jackpots require us to verify ID, address and your bank account (FICA). Once we check documents, payouts over R25,000 go via EFT or manager’s cheque, as you prefer. Cashier services don’t charge withdrawal or chip exchange fees, but your bank may add ATM fees if you use one.

Location and Access

We’re in Kempton Park, Gauteng - right by OR Tambo International Airport. Shuttle services link the airport and resort every 30 minutes during busy hours. Self-driving guests will find multi-level parking for more than 2,000 cars.

From Sandton, reach us by R24 in around 20 minutes. Pretoria is roughly half an hour. Gautrain brings you to the airport, then a quick shuttle finishes the trip. Ride-hailing drivers drop off at the hotel’s main door.

On-Site Features

On one property, you find four hotels (three to five stars) with direct casino access. All bookings go through our reservations team or website. Staying overnight means restaurants, wellness services and entertainment are steps away.

Dining options fit every taste - gourmet to 24-hour cafés and grab-and-go counters. Lounges for music and sports, light bites at coffee shops. The schedule for concerts, comedy and theatre fills out each season; see it all on our site or the Winners Circle website. As a member, bookings for shows often open early and promos apply for select events.

A health spa, cinema for new films, plus flexible spaces for conferences or parties are on offer as well.

Casino Ownership and Compliance

Emperors Palace is operated by Peermont Holdings (founded 1995), which was acquired by Sun International in 2024.

Our casino works under a current Gauteng Gambling Board licence. Every year, compliance is checked by local authorities, with full enforcement of gaming, player security, anti-money laundering and responsible play policies.

Sun International, listed on the JSE, runs other properties such as Sun City and GrandWest. This new chapter seeks to strengthen city casino operations.

Help and Member Services

Membership teams are always ready day or night for FreePlay checks, account support or status queries. Staff on the floor guide players with machine issues, explain rules or promotion conditions. Hotel reception helps with general questions.

News on events, promos and Winners Circle updates via social media and website. The Winners Circle website carries FAQs and promo info - we respond to member queries during business hours.

You can review full terms at the membership desks or Winners Circle website. Our staff are happy to clear up anything about points, rewards or details of your welcome FreePlay at any point during your visit.