South Africa reports R75bn gambling revenue as Treasury proposes online tax

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South Africa’s gross gambling revenue rose to about R75bn in 2024/25, with online betting making up around 60% of the total, according to figures cited in parliamentary reporting on the National Gambling Board’s data. The National Treasury has proposed a 20% national tax on online and interactive gambling revenue; it has warned the combined burden with provincial taxes could reach 26% to 29%.

The proposed national tax could substantially increase the tax burden on online gambling operators alongside provincial levies.

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DCMS warned Treasury gambling tax proposals could miss revenue forecasts

Documents reportedly show that the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport warned the Treasury that proposed gambling tax increases could raise less revenue than projected and might not reduce harm. The concerns covered possible operator changes, higher costs for customers and a shift to illegal gambling. The documents related to a July 2025 Social Market Foundation paper, according to the report.

South Africa reports R75bn gambling revenue as Treasury proposes online tax

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