About Us

Achievements during the 2024/25 Financial Year

Tax Revenue Collection

Collected R187 million in gambling tax revenue, contributing significantly to the Eastern Cape Provincial Fiscus.

Local Supplier Empowerment

The Industry created 3,673 sustainable employment opportunities, driving economic growth and supporting livelihoods across the Eastern Cape province.

Responsible Gambling Awareness

Educated and reached 1,023,000 individuals through responsible gambling campaigns promoting awareness and safer gambling behaviour.

Regulating for Growth, Integrity and Social Impact

The Eastern Cape Gambling Board (ECGB) ensures a fair, responsible, and well-regulated gambling industry that drives economic growth and community empowerment. Through effective oversight and social responsibility, the ECGB promotes integrity, compliance, and sustainable development across the province.

Our Vision

The most efficient and empowering gambling jurisdiction of choice.

Impact Statement

Gambling Regulation as a Catalyst for Socio-Economic Development and Empowerment in the Province.

Our Vision

  • We are committed to promoting a socially responsible industry through regulation, licensing and appropriate enforcement and education.
  • We will ensure that the EC Gaming industry is conducted ethically and competitively.
  • We will achieve this by providing excellent service to our internal and external stakeholders, through inclusive economic development and empowerment.
  • We will achieve this by implementing technological innovations and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Recent News

Nelson Mandela Day 2025

ECGB CELEBRATES 11 YEARS OF CLEAN AUDIT OUTCOMES

The Eastern Cape Gambling Board (ECGB) has achieved its eleventh consecutive clean audit from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), demonstrating its consistent commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound financial management...

Nelson Mandela Day 2025

ECGB Honouring Madiba’s legacy during Mandela Day (Stutterheim)

The ECGB celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day by painting and creating a vibrant mural at Nonyameko Primary School, uplifting learners through its education-focused Corporate Social Investment programme.

Nelson Mandela Day 2025

ECGB participates in the Underage Drinking Summit

The Eastern Cape Gambling Board participated in the East London Underage Drinking Summit, supporting youth protection through prevention, education, and community collaboration alongside MEC Nonqubela Pieters and key social stakeholders...

Nelson Mandela Day 2025

June 16th 2025, ECGB supports youth entrepreneurship

The ECGB empowered young farmer Zandisa Mrwebi of Lady Frere by providing essential farming resources, boosting her Agro Avenue business and supporting rural youth entrepreneurship and sustainable community development...