JOHANNESBURG, Sept 9(Reuters) - Sun International reported a 9.1% rise in first-half earnings on Monday, as record growth in the South African casino and hotel group's betting business helped drive its income. State government talks are ongoing with The Star which reportedly requires $300 million in short-term funding to continue operating the precinct in Brisbane's CBD which opened on August 29, employing 3000 people.

The blueprint surveyed more than 800 businesses with 95 per cent saying they are not happy with the current level of government support and six per cent believing there was a lack of planning for the long-term economic future. "The gaming industry is experiencing dynamic changes and Sun International, through Sunbet, will continue leveraging its strong brand and market presence to expand our customer base and enter new online markets across Africa," Sun International said.

Sun International, which achieved mixed results across its segments, said in a statement its urban casino income - its biggest revenue generator - was flat at 3.3 billion rand. Sunbet was the stand-out with a 71.8% rise in income to 512 million rand. The owner of the Sun City resort and Maslow Sandton and Table Bay high-end hotels said adjusted headline earnings per share - its main profit measure - rose to 2.15 rand ($0.1201) in the six months to June 30, from 1.97 rand a year earlier If you have any questions pertaining to where by and how to use IVIP9, you can make contact with us at our own webpage. .