Sun International Showcases Growth in Gaming and Tourism Sectors

Sun International recently unveiled their financial results for 2022, illustrating significant advancements in gaming earnings alongside notable improvements within their hotel and resort segments. Achieving such growth amidst challenging economic conditions and increased market competition marks a considerable success for the company.

Steady Growth in Gaming

Among the highlights of the year, SunBet, Sun International's betting arm, reported an 80% year-on-year increase in earnings. This development reflects the company's solid position in the leisure, sports, and business tourism sectors. Overall, the group's income rose by 7% to R12.1-billion, with SunBet's income increasing by 116.2% from the previous year.

Enhancements in Tourism and Hospitality

Revenue from the company's resorts and hotels reached R3-billion in 2022. Notable performers included Sun City with a 14.8% increase, The Maslow at 24%, and The Table Bay Hotel, which saw a 54.6% growth. These figures indicate successful strategies in leveraging the demand in leisure and business tourism.

Solid Performance of the Gaming Division

The gaming sector, which accounts for 76.8% of Sun International's total income, experienced a 3.3% increase. This growth occurred despite facing obstacles such as rolling blackouts and general economic challenges. CEO Anthony Leeming credited the gaming division's robust performance, highlighting record operational results from Sun City and profitability improvements at SunBet.

What Might Come Next

SunBet's performance indicators show substantial growth, with a significant uptick in unique active players and deposits. Additionally, The Table Bay Hotel benefitted from increased foreign tourism, while Sun City enjoyed broad-based growth.

Despite encountering difficulties in urban areas due to economic uncertainties, crime, and high-interest rates, Leeming is optimistic about the future. He stresses the importance of economic growth to sustain urban casinos and is committed to achieving strong growth under these conditions.