Sun International appointed Ulrik Bengtsson as chief executive, with him due to take up the role by 1 July and replace Anthony Leeming. Leeming will leave at the end of the year; chairman Sam Sithole thanked him for 26 years with the group and said Bengtsson would lead the company.
The appointment changes the leadership of a South African gaming operator, while Leeming’s departure is scheduled for year-end.
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Italy’s online casino market recorded €325.2 million in spending in January 2026, up 18.9% year on year, according to figures compiled from operator data. Stakes reached €7.6 billion, an increase of 15.2%; Lottomatica held a 31.05% share of spending, including Sportbet.
Sun International announced Tumelo Mokoena’s appointment as its group Responsible Gambling Manager in South Africa. The company said she will set its responsible gambling policy and framework, oversee staff training and support compliance with its charter.
Sun International appointed Mark Sergeant as chief operating officer of land-based gaming, the company said. Sergeant will oversee land-based gaming revenue across the group and join its executive management team.
Sun International has appointed Nomzamo Radebe as chief operating officer for hospitality and sales, with her role due to begin on 2 February. Chief executive Ulrik Bengtsson announced the appointment; Radebe has more than 27 years of property-sector experience, including 20 years in senior leadership roles.
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.