The Board oversees all gambling activities in the Eastern Cape, in line with the prescripts of the Eastern Cape Gambling & Betting Act (No. 5, 1997). The Board offer the following services to licensees and the public:
a) Regulatory services:
- Licensing of all gambling activities to suitable individuals or entities
- Law enforcement – inspection of gambling facilities to ensure compliance with the law
- Revenue collection – collection of gambling taxes and fees for the Provincial Treasury
b) Socio-economic development:
- Promote responsible gambling
- Promote tourism
- Monitor CSI initiatives by the industry
- Facilitate investments
c) Advisory services:
- Information and advice on all gambling issues
- Investigate and arbitrate gambling disputes