Sun International Appoints South Africa’s First Operator-Based Responsible Gambling Manager
Sun International has appointed Tumelo Mokoena as its Group Responsible Gambling Manager, becoming one of the first gaming operators in South Africa to establish a dedicated responsible gambling leadership role.
Announced on June 13, the appointment reflects the company’s growing commitment to player protection, ethical gaming practices, and regulatory compliance amid increasing industry focus on responsible gambling.
According to Sun International, the newly created position will help integrate responsible gambling principles throughout the customer journey, ensuring a balance between business growth and player wellbeing.
Chief Executive Officer Ulrik Bengtsson said Mokoena will oversee the group’s responsible gambling policy and framework, lead staff training initiatives, and ensure adherence to the company’s Responsible Gambling License
The role will also serve as a bridge between customers, employees, regulators, and support organisations, helping to strengthen best practices and foster a culture of safe, sustainable, and responsible gambling across the group.
