In May 2019, Caesars announced the sale of their 70% interest (the remaining 30% stake is owned by local minority partners) to Peermont Hotels, a Johannesburg-based hospitality and entertainment company.

In July 2021, Caesars sold the entire London Clubs chain to Metropolitan Gaming.

[5] In 2022, Metropolitan Gaming sold its stake in the Emerald Resort and Casino to a group led by Tsogo Sun and Keystone Investments.

[1][6] Emerald regularly hosts boxing matches as well as the South African Heavyweight Championship.

On February 23, 2018, reigning heavyweight champion Osborne 'Big Daddy' Machimana was defeated by knockout in the 6th round by Ruann 'Giant King' Visser.