Sun International appointed Charlene Ludick as general manager of Meropa Casino & Entertainment World in Limpopo. She will oversee the property’s operations, compliance and stakeholder engagement, and report to Peter Tshidi and the Meropa Board.
Ludick will oversee Meropa’s operations, compliance and stakeholder engagement, placing her in charge of the property’s management.
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Sunbet renewed its technology agreement with Bede Gaming, continuing the partnership across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Sun International’s H1 2026 results recorded a 36% year-on-year rise in Sunbet revenue and 43% growth in overall iGaming GGR.
Sun International announced a Responsible Gambling Charter on Tuesday for its online and land-based operations. The company will restrict advertising during 6am to 8am and midday to 6pm, and allocate 10% of gaming advertising content to responsible gambling messages. CEO Ulrik Bengtsson said the charter places oversight at board level and links measures to executive targets.
Sun International announced a Responsible Gambling Charter on Tuesday covering its online and land-based operations, the company said. The charter sets out commitments on player education, player protection, marketing, and staff responsibility and training.
Sun International reported group income of R6.58 billion for the six months ended 30 June 2026, up 7.4% year on year. SunBet income increased 35.5% to R1.18 billion, while land-based casino income rose 1.5% to R3.4 billion; the company said early H2 revenue growth exceeded its 6% to 8% guidance range.
Reportedly, Authorities in South Africa and Egypt are taking action against unlicensed and illegal gambling. The two countries are among Africa's largest betting economies.
TaDa Gaming launched games with South African operator Sunbet, with distribution through Light & Wonder, the companies said. Sunbet customers gained access to titles including Fortune Gems 500 and Rapid Gems 777.