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 18 623 932 | |||||||||
| ↳ Tables | R 1 275 858 | R 1 441 354 | R 859 930 | R 3 577 142 | |||||||||
| TOTE | R 78 023 | R 78 056 | R 71 602 | R 227 681 | |||||||||
| BOOKMAKERS | |||||||||||||
| ↳ Sports Retail | R 138 304 | R 205 925 | R 307 076 | R 651 305 | |||||||||
| ↳ Sports Online | R 11 432 469 | R 16 573 332 | R 10 675 207 | R 38 680 998 | |||||||||
| ↳ Horse Racing | R 185 611 | R 395 246 | R 265 200 | R 846 057 | |||||||||
| BOOKMAKERS TOTAL | R 11 756 384 | R 17 174 502 | R 11 247 483 | R 40 178 369 | |||||||||
| LPM's & ISO's | R 3 129 393 | R 3 240 811 | R 3 074 558 | R 9 444 762 | |||||||||
| BINGO HALLS | R 2 681 710 | R 2 967 919 | R 2 377 407 | R 8 027 036 | |||||||||
| TOTAL TAX | R 25 526 380 | R 30 764 282 | R 23 788 260 | R 80 078 922 | |||||||||
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.
