Sun City’s parent company starts retrenching employees as it downsizes casino operations
The Citizen
Sun International begins retrenchments as part of its Casino Lite restructuring project to improve profitability at underperforming properties.Summary
Sun International, the parent company of Sun City, has initiated retrenchment consultations as part of its "Casino Lite" project. This restructuring aims to improve profitability at smaller, underperforming casinos by implementing a low-cost operating model, optimizing gaming operations, and centralizing functions. Affected properties include Golden Valley, Meropa, Windmill, and Flamingo casinos. The company did not disclose the number of employees impacted but stated it would redeploy staff where possible. Meanwhile, the group's online platform, Sunbet, showed significant growth with a 35.5% income increase, while its land-based casino portfolio saw a modest income rise of 1.5%.
(Source：The Citizen)