Who owns SunBet?
As of : SunBet is owned by Sun International Ltd, public (JSE: SUI). The site runs under Sunbet (Pty) Ltd, ZA-MP, with 3 licences, including from MER (South Africa Mpumalanga) and NWGB (South Africa North West).
| Ultimate owner | Sun International Ltd (Public (JSE: SUI)) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | Sunbet (Pty) Ltd, ZA-MP · reg. 2008/014410/07 |
| Licences | South Africa Mpumalanga — MER 9-2-1-09789 South Africa North West — NWGB SBET NW00001 South Africa Western Cape — WCGRB |
| Products | Sports betting, Casino |
| Sportsbook | Kambi reported |
| Website | sunbet.co.za |
| Sister casinos | 0 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa Mpumalanga — MER 9-2-1-09789 | — | active | register |
| South Africa North West — NWGB SBET NW00001 | — | active | register |
| South Africa Western Cape — WCGRB | — | active | register |
About Sun International Ltd
Listed South African casino and hotel group. Its online arm SunBet is one of its fastest-growing units and holds Mpumalanga and North West bookmaker licences.
Headquarters: ZA · Founded: 1983 · Ownership: Public (JSE: SUI)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: Sun International's online brand, licensed in Mpumalanga (9-2-1-09789) and North West, and listed by the Western Cape board.
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Questions and answers
Who owns SunBet?
Sun International Ltd.
Is SunBet licensed?
Yes. Its operator Sunbet (Pty) Ltd holds 3 licences, including from MER (South Africa Mpumalanga) and NWGB (South Africa North West).
Has the owner of SunBet been fined?
We have no fines and regulator actions on record.
Is SunBet legit?
SunBet is run by Sunbet (Pty) Ltd, which holds 3 licences, including from MER (South Africa Mpumalanga) and NWGB (South Africa North West). Its owner is Sun International Ltd. Fines and regulator actions against SunBet’s own company: 0. Sister sites with the same owner: 0. Guide: How to check a casino. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
Sources
- https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.sunbet.co.za/
- https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2025/03/18/sun-international-sunbet/
- https://www.wcgrb.co.za/gambling-devices-2/
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