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SABA challenges proposed 20% South African online gambling tax

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The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) said the National Treasury has proposed a 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue from online betting and interactive gambling in South Africa. SABA said licensed bookmakers already face combined national and provincial taxes averaging 18% to 19%, and plans to submit detailed comments during stakeholder engagement.

The proposal could add a national levy to licensed bookmakers’ existing tax burden.

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