Tanzania's gaming sector generated TZS307.8 billion in tax revenue during the financial year that ended in June 2026, according to Gaming Board of Tanzania director general James Mbalwe. The figure is approximately $116.2 million at the conversion used in the regulator's interview.
Mbalwe attributed the increase to broader smartphone access, simpler digital payments and a continuing shift from physical venues to online betting and casino products. An earlier Board report had already documented rising collections, although the new annual figure has not yet appeared in a public annual report reviewed by FairDealer.
The regulator is also planning stronger player-protection systems. Mbalwe told iGaming Business that the current manual self-exclusion process is inadequate and that a central electronic database should support real-time checks. The Board also wants stronger monitoring of licensed revenue and new tools for blocking unregulated online platforms.
The Tanzania Revenue Authority currently lists a 25% tax on gross gaming revenue for online casinos and sports betting, with separate withholding taxes on net winnings. Mbalwe said a proposed 5% excise duty on betting stakes was shelved, leaving the existing structure in place. The next regulatory priorities therefore combine tax collection, enforcement and safeguards rather than a new stake levy.
