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Uganda’s government is moving forward with plans to overhaul its gambling tax framework, with proposals that would standardize operator taxes and introduce a new levy on player winnings. The initiative comes through a bill submitted on 31 March by Finance, Planning and Economic Development Minister Matia Kasaija, aimed at amending the country’s Lotteries and Gaming Act. Under the current legal framework—originally enacted in 2016 and most recently updated in 2023—gaming o

Uganda’s authorities are urging the country’s gambling operators to prepare for the introduction of a proposed Centralised Payment System that could soon reshape how betting transactions are conducted nationwide. The system, which is awaiting parliamentary approval, would impose strict requirements on operators and carries a potential penalty of UGX110 million (€26,268) for those who fail to comply. The proposed payment gateway would be licensed by the Bank of Uganda and

Uganda is reporting significant gains from its revamped approach to gambling regulation, with revenue from the sector showing substantial growth. According to the country’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, non-tax revenue from the gaming industry has increased nearly eight-fold, rising from Sh 1.14 billion (£232,945) in the 2019/20 financial year to Sh 8.79 billion (£1.8 million) in FY 2024/25. Annual revenue collection has also seen a dramatic rise, climbing f