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flag African nations raise gambling taxes to combat rising online addiction and boost revenue, with South Africa proposing a 20% tax on profits by 2027.

flag African nations including South Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Senegal are raising gambling taxes amid a surge in online betting and rising addiction rates. flag In South Africa, where two-thirds of adults now gamble online—up from 30% in 2017—the government proposes a 20% national tax on profits, aiming to boost revenues to $607 million and reduce problem gambling. flag The final tax plan is expected in February 2027. flag The South African Bookmakers’ Association warns the tax could push gamblers to unregulated sites, while addiction treatment cases jumped from 2,600 in 2024 to over 4,600 in 2025. flag Similar tax increases are underway in Malawi and Zimbabwe, with Senegal including gambling taxes in its economic recovery plan. flag Critics stress that without support systems, taxation alone won’t address the root causes of gambling addiction.

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