In a recent interview, Mabutho Zwane, Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Cape Gambling Board and President of the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum, reflected on the role of regulation in supporting economic growth, protecting consumers and preparing the gaming sector for a more digital future...
| GAMBLING TAXES | Apr-26 | May-26 | Jun-26 | Jul-26 | Aug-26 | Sept-26 | Oct-26 | Nov-26 | Dec-26 | Jan-27 | Feb-27 | Mar-27 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASINOS | |||||||||||||
| ↳ Slots | R 6 605 012 | R 5 861 640 | R 6 157 280 | R 6 560 939 | R 25 184 871 | ||||||||
| ↳ Tables | R 1 275 858 | R 1 441 354 | R 859 930 | R 1 251 496 | R 4 828 637 | ||||||||
| TOTE | R 78 023 | R 78 056 | R 71 602 | R 84 772 | R 312 454 | ||||||||
| BOOKMAKERS | |||||||||||||
| ↳ Sports Retail | R 138 304 | R 205 925 | R 307 076 | R 271 219 | R 922 524 | ||||||||
| ↳ Sports Online | R 11 439 180 | R 16 573 332 | R 10 675 207 | R 13 123 113 | R 51 810 831 | ||||||||
| ↳ Horse Racing | R 185 611 | R 395 246 | R 265 200 | R 597 759 | R 1 443 816 | ||||||||
| BOOKMAKERS TOTAL | R 11 763 095 | R 17 174 502 | R 11 247 483 | R 13 992 091 | R 54 177 171 | ||||||||
| LPM's & ISO's | R 3 129 393 | R 3 240 811 | R 3 074 558 | R 3 367 240 | R 12 812 002 | ||||||||
| BINGO HALLS | R 2 681 710 | R 2 967 919 | R 2 377 407 | R 2 948 010 | R 10 975 046 | ||||||||
| TOTAL TAX | R 25 533 091 | R 30 764 282 | R 23 788 260 | R 28 204 548 | R 108 290 181 | ||||||||
Source: ECGB Industry Statistics 2026/27 – Gambling Taxes.
Gambling Taxes Trends (2026–2027 Financial Year)
*Monthly values available for Apr 2026 – March 2027 in the source.
Gambling Taxes Distribution by Sector
*Distribution based on TOTAL values in the source.
