Location: South Africa
Sun International begins retrenchment process as it targets underperforming casinos
Sun International has begun a formal retrenchment consultation process as part of a restructuring aimed at reducing costs and improving the... more
South Africa’s Sun International retrenching employees, downsizing casino operations
As South Africans continue to grapple with rising living costs and tighter household budgets, discretionary spending is coming under... more
South Africa: Tsogo Sun to sell Goldfields Casino
Tsogo Sun quietly announced it would sell its Welkom casino as it lowers its earnings forecast. The news came in its consolidated annual... more
South Africa ramps up action on gambling with new laws in the pipeline
Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Tau has revealed that the National Gambling Policy Council (NGPC) is moving to fast-track new gambling... more
South Africa: Tsogo Sun’s casino relocation hits major roadblock
Major rival Sun International will challenge the decision by regulators to allow Tsogo Sun to relocate its Caledon casino license to the... more
South African RG Foundation warns of misleading gambling support website
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation has issued a public warning over a website allegedly misrepresenting itself as being... more
Understanding South Africa’s proposed online gambling tax
As betting increasingly shifts to digital platforms, South Africa is approaching a pivotal moment in determining how to tax the rapidly... more
Gambling addiction doubles in South Africa as industry pushes back against new taxes
South Africa’s online gambling boom is driving a sharp rise in addiction, even as government moves to introduce new taxes on the sector.... more
Sun International aims to double online South Africa market share
South Africa-facing gaming and hospitality group Sun International is aiming to double its online market share from its current 4.5%. Sun... more
South Africa’s Sun appoints UK industry vet to helm land-based operations
Sun International CEO Ulrik Bengtsson on Tuesday announced that after a thorough search, the company has appointed Mark Sergeant as chief... more
