Queens Casino opened its doors to the public on 21 December 2007 with a focal railway theme. The addition of a steam locomotive, which for the past 30 years had been based at the town’s museum, has provided much interest. The locomotive, once used to transport the then Princess Elizabeth during a visit to South Africa, including Queenstown, has been restored to its former glory as part of the casino management’s commitment to contribute to the beautification of the area.
In addition to the 180 slots and 6 tables, the casino offers a hotel, buffet restaurant, sports bar, games facility and crèche,
The project also entailed the rehabilitation and maintenance of the famous Municipal Walter Everett Gardens situated next to the N6 on the eastern entrance to Queenstown, thus welcoming visitors and residents alike to the scenic town. These gardens are now ideal for providing a platform for arts and crafts exhibitions and marketing of local talent and products by local SMMEs.
Gold Reef Resorts holds 25.1% of Lukhanji Leisure (Pty) Ltd, the operator of the Queens Casino.
