Zimbabwe sets 25% winnings withholding and 20% bookmakers tax

Regulation6 Jan 2026

Zimbabwe’s Finance Act introduced new gambling taxes from 1 January 2026, requiring betting firms, casinos and lottery providers to withhold 25% of players’ winnings. The rules also set a 20% levy on operators’ gross takings, with monthly returns due by the fifth and payments by the tenth; ZIMRA said the first returns were due on 5 January 2026.

Operators must account for player withholding and the higher gross-takings levy on a monthly filing and payment schedule.

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Regulation19 Feb 2026

Lagos State implements 5% withholding tax on licensed gaming winnings

Lagos State has begun deducting 5% withholding tax from qualifying net winnings paid through licensed gaming platforms, the state government said. Operators must deduct the tax at payout and remit it to the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service; players must provide their National Identification Number under KYC requirements.

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Lagos State implements 5% withholding tax on licensed gaming winnings

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