The relative lack of, the paucity in the numbers of, Mozambique’s casinos is in one sense rather puzzling, in another not.
In years gone by, the country was a place where many South Africans would visit to get away from the incredibly restrictive rules on gambling (and, it has to be said, mixing with other races) that they had at home. So, you would expect something of a thriving sector to cater to that tourist trade.
On the other hand, perhaps it isn’t all that much of a surprise. The country is one of the poorest in the world, having gone through a horrific civil war (followed by shattering floods) from which it is still, very slowly, recovering. This tends to make a place less of a tourist destination, although there is now a thriving scene along some of the country’s stunning beaches.
It is also true that regionally at least, Mozambique’s casinos have had to compete with others in the newly liberalized South Africa, including the famous Sun City founded by the Kerzner family corporation.
Here’s a list of Mozambique’s casinos:
Maputo: Polana Casino Hotel
There are 78 slot machines and video...