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Inside From Mike Vermaak
Promotions Winning Class Extended 6 The Launch of Casino FreePlay 8 R2,65 Million in Cars, Cash & FreePlay 10 Small Scale Promotions 12
Entertainment – Highlights Michael Jackson Tribute Show 15 Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus Best of Both World’s Tribute Show 16 Array of Aromas 17 Kurt Darren en Vriende 18 Nadine Blom “Eindeloos Tour” 20 Theuns Jordaan 21 Gerrie Pretorius 21
News Sky Dining 22 Boktown at Silverstar Casino 24 Soccer Stars 26 What’s On Offer For SIR Members? 28
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Dear Strike it Rich Member Our online Stargazer is overflowing with exhilarating entertainment suitable for everyone in search for a great and memorable time. Writing this I find myself astonished that spring is readily beating around the corner and soon we’ll all be enjoying that African sun at her finest. The renewed feeling that a change of season brings, makes things fitting for the introduction of all our latest in Silverstar entertainment, we have so much activity on offer for you that this colourful and much loved season to come, is about to get even hotter. If New Zealand is not really down the road for you, then you are going to be ecstatic to hear that Silverstar’s very own Boktown is. This is the fan park where all the latest and greatest from the 2011 Rugby World Cup can be captured in unique South African tradition. At Silverstar you never have to see a good thing go, that’s why the extension of our Winning Class promotion to the 27th of August will definitely have you smiling, as it gives you the chance to relive that magic and win your share of R2 million and one of three Mercedes-Benz B – Class 180’s. And what would spring be without something extremely hot going on? The launch of Silverstars’ fantastic Playback will certainly heat things up, as it awards you with casino FreePlay, just for playing on our casino floor, as simple as that, you could literally replay and replay, all on our dime. As you begin packing away those bulky blankets, making way for a far more welcoming season, we wish you and your loved ones a vibrant, fun filled spring ahead. Regards,
Mike Vermaak General Manager
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R2 MILLION PLUS AN EXTRA R660 000
IN CARS & CASH COULD STILL BE YOURS EXTENDED UNTIL 27 AUGUST 2011 Due to the Winning Class promotion being so successful and popular, we have decided to extend it until the 27th of August. This simply gives you more chance to try your luck and win a share of R2,6 million and one of three Mercedes-Benz B – Class 180’s. Draws will take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Every Wednesday at 19h00 the mystery jackpot will select a qualifying active SIR member every f ifteen minutes from 19h00 – 21h15. The ten lucky members will win mystery prizes to the value of R25,000 each draw night.
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Winners will stand a chance to enter a super draw which will take place on the 27th of August. Guests who have earned tickets for the draw will need to be at Silverstar Casino, get their tickets printed and enter them into the draw bins between 08h00 – 21h55. You could be one of the lucky members driving away in a brand new Mercedes-Benz B Class 180, now wouldn’t that be something?
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EX TENDED UNTIL 27 AUGUS T 2011
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VICTORY BELONGS TO THOSE WITH THE DRIVE TO PLAY.
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THE LAUNCH OF
CASINO FREEPLAY IMAGINE PLAYING AS MUCH AS YOU WANT, ON OUR ACCOUNT
Silverstar is making winning seem like the only option, with the launch of PlayBack. Here guests will receive non-redeemable gaming credits known as FreePlay, to play either slots or tables. For the launch of FreePlay, Silverstar will be running a mystery jackpot promotion every Friday night from the 26th of August to the 28th of October, where a total of up to R2 million in FreePlay will be given away over 10 weeks - come experience winning like never before.
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BONUS TIME
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R2.65 MILLION IN CARS, CASH & FREEPLAY COULD BE YOURS
Silverstar Casino is launching its 3rd quarter large scale promotion with cars, cash and casino FreePlay to the value of R2.65 million to be won. The promotion is exclusive to SIR members and will run from the 21st of September to the 4th of December. Look out for more information on our exciting new promotion.
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SMALL SCALE PROMOTIONS
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Tuesdays:
Day Dreamers – Bingo Roulette
10h00 – 14h00
Thursdays:
Not By The Book Club – Bingo Roulette
18h00 – 22h00
Saturdays:
Star Poker Slots Tournament from 6 August 2011
19h00 – 21h00
Sundays:
Eezee Cash
16h00 – 18h00
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TURN ON
THE ENTERTAINMENT THIS QUARTER If it’s non-stop top class entertainment you are looking for, we have a fantastic line up of music and events guaranteed to get you moving! From well-know international performances to our favourite local stars we’ve got something for everyone.
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COME REMINISCE IN TRUE MJ STYLE Silverstar Casino and number 1 impersonator Kenny Wizz, are giving Michael Jackson fans the chance to relive the legend and experience all his greatest hits, on the 6th and 7th of August. Come witness a spectacular musical tribute to the King of Pop
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GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Now you can enjoy Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus, along with all her hit songs, in our very own backyard. Come experience the international tribute show performed by Clasina and her live band at Silverstar on the 7th of August, in the Best of Both Worlds.
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ARRAY OF AROMAS SILVERSTAR HAS THE PERFECT BOUQUET FOR YOU THIS WOMEN’S DAY.
Ladies we have just the bouquet for you,this Women’s Day. On the 9th of August Silverstar will be hosting “Array of Aromas” with a f lower healing workshop and high tea. Prizes worth over R8000 can be won. Give yourself an unforgettable Women’s Day celebration.
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KURT DARREN EN VRIENDE Silverstar has the best of Afrikaans music on offer with “Kurt Darren en vriende�. On the 26th of August you can enjoy superstar Kurt Darren as never seen before, with full orchestra and dancers, along with guest artists Dozi and Jannie Moolman.
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After her successful album “This Time I Know”, and dazzling performance, Nadine is ready to launch her new album and her corresponding tour “Eindeloos”. Her moving album and phenomenal Afrikaans songs will most certainly get the crowd on their feet, singing at the top of their lungs. On the 30th of September, this lucky audience will be spoiled with traditional, popular Afrikaans songs, as they capture Nadine at her best, setting the stage alight, with her vibrant and fascinating talent.
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THEUNS JORDAAN On the 7th of October fans can enjoy the popular Theuns Jordaan, who has taken Afrikaans music to another level. His debut album “Vreemde”, reached triple platinum and surpassed the 150 000 sales mark, there’s no doubt fans will be left mesmerised.
GERRIE PRETORIUS Looking back on 10 years in the music industry and various gold and platinum releases, Gerrie Pretorius celebrates with an album of his greatest hits. Gerrie’s career took off with his best-selling dance f loor hit “Anne Marie”, after which several albums followed. Gerrie also recorded duets with some of Europe’s great artists, such as; Anny Schilder of BZN, Christoff League and has shared the stage on several occasions with Flemish singer Dana Winner.
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You can see this legend living it up live on the 28th of October at none other than Silverstar Casino.
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Dine under the sky or stars while enjoying the most spectacular view. Enjoy a breakfast, lunch, cocktails or dinner while dining around a 22 seater table which is suspended 60m in the sky from a crane.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP
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IN BOKTOWN
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Come savour every spectacular and magical moment of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, at Silverstar’s very own Boktown fan park. Experience topf light rugby, amongst some of SA’s biggest rugby fans. Join in with the roaring crowd as we cheer our boys on, in the hope of witnessing history, as they attempt to become the f irst team 25 to lift the world cup three times.
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SOCCER STARS
KICK OFF CLOSING TOURNAMENT
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he highly successful Silverstar Casino’s Soccer Stars initiative hosted its season closing tournament at Lusaka Sports Complex in Johannesburg on the West Rand on Saturday, 18 June 2011 for the 54 school teams from the Kagiso, Munsieville and Swaneville areas. The initiative, which is now in its second year, is fast gaining momentum. “The community knows we are committed to the development of soccer and this isn’t a once-off project for us. We are here to stay” said: Johannes Radebe, Human Recourses Manager and Head of Corporate Social Investment (CSI) at Silverstar Casino. Silverstar Casino, which has partnered with the local and provincial Departments of Education (Gauteng West District) and the Dreamfields Project, is committed to investing in its surrounding communities. “We’ve established partnerships with local and provincial government and the community and are encouraging active participation with stakeholders. It’s a combined effort and together we can create brighter futures for these children,” Radebe continued. This is an aspirational initiative that is keeping kids off the street by occupying them with a positive activity for a few days a week and giving them a purpose. We are inspired to see how dedicated these kids are and how they love being part of this programme.” said: Mike Vermaak, General Manager of Silverstar Casino.
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The tournament was the culmination of the Silverstar Soccer Stars league matches, played every Wednesday since the opening tournament that was held on Saturday, 12 March 2011. Children from the 11 to 16-year-old age groups participated. The primary school segment comprises 22 under-12 participating school teams, as well as 22 under-14 teams, while the secondary schools boast 10 teams of scholars under the age of 16. This equates to 810 players and almost 100 coaches and team managers. Following on from the success of the programme in its first year and to ensure succession in the player’s development, under-14 teams were introduced this year. A Silverstar Soccer Stars prize-giving ceremony was held, as well as celebrity soccer players hosting coaching clinics for the school teams between their match games. The celebrity players in attendance included Orlando Pirates’ players Happy Jele, Oupa Manyisa, Senzo Meyiwa, Tlou Segolela and ex-Kaizer Chiefs’ player, Arthur Zwane. “This tournament is a significant event for our local community. It is our philosophy to involve as many local suppliers and vendors as possible so that these initiatives not only benefit the children, but also provide economic development for the people in the surrounding communities,” explained Radebe.
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possibility of exposure to other great teams, it also broadens their soccer skills and competitive edge,” said: Radebe. Tumelo Leanya, an U17 player, misbehaved at school, but soccer has changed his life and given him a purpose and a focus. “We want to instil a level of commitment from each player and teach them not only about soccer, but about accountability, responsibility and motivation. Teams have to show us their commitment to the project by attending and participating in all their league matches. We can proudly say they have done so with gusto and great enthusiasm. They are doing us proud,” said: Radebe.
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