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Proposed Gambling Tax in South Africa Could Push Burden to Operators

By Stephen Mosoti•November 4, 2026

The brief

South Africa’s proposed 20% national online gambling tax has raised concerns regarding the overall cost it will impact licensed operators. Experts in gambling laws warn that the fee might increase the effective burden to about 40% of gross gaming revenue (GGR) when combined with provincial taxes and VAT. The new figur…

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