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 12 466 652 | ||||||||||
| ↳ Tables | R 1 275 858 | R 1 441 354 | R 2 717 212 | ||||||||||
| TOTE | R 78 023 | R 78 056 | R 156 079 | ||||||||||
| BOOKMAKERS | |||||||||||||
| ↳ Sports Retail | R 138 304 | R 205 925 | R 344 228 | ||||||||||
| ↳ Sports Online | R 11 432 469 | R 16 573 332 | R 28 005 800 | ||||||||||
| ↳ Horse Racing | R 185 611 | R 395 246 | R 580 858 | ||||||||||
| BOOKMAKERS TOTAL | R 11 756 384 | R 17 174 502 | R 28 930 886 | ||||||||||
| LPM's & ISO's | R 3 129 393 | R 3 240 811 | R 6 370 204 | ||||||||||
| BINGO HALLS | R 2 681 710 | R 2 967 919 | R 5 649 629 | ||||||||||
| TOTAL TAX | R 25 526 380 | R 30 764 282 | R 56 290 662 | ||||||||||
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.
