Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is considering a draft resolution that would let qualifying citizens gamble at casinos in Van Don and Ho Tram under a five-year pilot, according to media reports. The ministry did not comment, and the financial eligibility conditions remain unspecified.
The proposed pilot could allow qualifying citizens to gamble at casinos in Van Don and Ho Tram, but eligibility conditions remain unspecified.
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Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is considering a draft resolution that would allow eligible citizens to gamble at casinos in Van Don and Ho Tram for a five-year pilot. The ministry has not confirmed an implementation timetable; the draft leaves financial eligibility requirements unspecified.
Sunbet, the digital division of Sun International, has renewed its contract with platform provider Bede Gaming, extending a partnership of almost 10 years. The renewal follows Sun International's first-half 2026 report, which showed a 36% year-on-year rise in Sunbet digital revenue and 43% growth in iGaming GGR. Sunbet operates in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia on Bede's configurable platform.
Sunbet, the digital division of Sun International, has renewed its contract with platform provider Bede Gaming, the company announced. The renewal extends a partnership of almost 10 years between the South African betting brand and the platform supplier.
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 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.