Online gambling shift coming to South Africa’s richest province
In order to achieve its revenue goals for 2026/2027, Gauteng says it will implement sweeping changes to online betting in the province.
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In order to achieve its revenue goals for 2026/2027, Gauteng says it will implement sweeping changes to online betting in the province.
Insights from Christopher Axelson – Deputy Director-General for Tax and Financial Sector Policy at National Treasury.
South Africa is considering imposing a 20% tax on online gambling to curb its rapid growth and address related social harms.
Could generate R10bn in additional revenue, but its main purpose is to ‘discourage problem gambling’ and its ‘ill effects’ – National Treasury.