Monte Vista Hollywood Casino was the first casino in Kwazulu Natal to be issued a gaming license and was the first legal casino in Kwazulu Natal to open it’s doors on the 12th September 1999. Since then the casino has paid out over R40 million in jackpots and given away seven vehicles in casino promotions.

The casino is also the home to the first R1 million progressive in Kwazulu Natal. This is the Hot Peppers progressive that is never less than R1 million.

The slots floor consists of two areas that together contain 250 slot machines and the casino floor has tables ranging from Poker, Roulette and Blackjack.

Events such as His Majesty the King Goodwill Zwelethini’s 52nd Birthday, Soweto String Quartet, Little Sister, Emzini Ezinsizwe, Miss India Northern Kwazulu Natal Regional Finals, Diwali Festival of Lights, Abbot and Crab and many more have been hosted by the casino.

Celebrities such as Deputy President Jacob Zuma, Ronnie Casrils, Miss India SA, MTN Gladiators, East Coast Radio DJ’s and many more has graced the casino with their presence.

Monthly promotions are run on a regular basis ranging from cash, cars, Blackjack, Slots and endless more.

The casino celebrated it’s first birthday in October 2000 by sending a couple to Hollywood USA for a week.

Other areas of entertainment are the Take 5 Restaurant and Bar, Marilyn’s Bar, Presley’s Revue Bar, Joyland Kiddies Entertainment and Creche and numerous sporting facilities.

The casino is situated a stones throw away from hotels, bed and breakfasts, Newcastle CBD, 18 hole golf course and a shuttle service is provided from Newcastle CBD to the casino and return.