Tanzania parliamentary committee praises gaming regulator over revenue growth
The parliamentary committee praised GBT’s enforcement record and responsible gaming efforts while calling for stronger oversight and player protection.
Key takeaways:
- Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments visited the Gaming Board of Tanzania on November 7.
- The committee praised GBT’s performance, highlighting year-on-year growth in government revenue from gaming.
- GBT was praised for enforcing gaming laws and regulations and promoting responsible gaming.
- Tanzania generated TZS307.8bn (US$116.2m) in gaming tax revenue in 2025/26, up from TZS260.21bn (US$98.4m) in 2024/25.
- The committee urged stronger gaming regulation to ensure the sector’s economic benefits reach Tanzanians while protecting children and other vulnerable groups.
Tanzania.- Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments has commended the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) for its performance, citing growth in government revenue from gaming and enforcement of sector regulations. Following a November 7 visit to the regulator, the committee called for continued improvements in gaming oversight to protect the public while supporting the industry’s contribution to the national economy.
The delegation was led by committee chairperson Hon. Ojambi Masaburi. During the visit, members also toured selected gaming operators to examine their operations and how the sector is supervised.
The Board said in a statement: “The Committee said it was satisfied with the Board’s performance, particularly the year-on-year growth in government revenue collected from the gaming sector.”
The committee also praised GBT for enforcing the laws, regulations and procedures governing gaming activities, as well as promoting responsible gaming.
The revenue growth highlighted by the committee is reflected in figures previously highlighted. Tanzania’s gaming sector generated TZS307.8bn (US$116.2m) in gaming tax revenue during the 2025/26 financial year, up from TZS260.21bn (US$98.4m) in 2024/25. The figures were disclosed by GBT Director General James Mbalwe.
The committee said regulation should give particular attention to protecting vulnerable groups, especially children and young people under the age of 18, while ensuring the sector’s economic opportunities benefit Tanzanians.
GBT chairperson Ambassador Modest Mero thanked the committee for its visit, saying it provided an opportunity to improve understanding of the Board’s mandate and the gaming sector’s contribution to Tanzania’s economy.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- What is the Gaming Board of Tanzania? The Gaming Board of Tanzania is the regulator responsible for overseeing gaming activities and ensuring operators comply with the country’s gambling legislation.
- How much gaming tax revenue did Tanzania generate in 2025/26? Tanzania generated TZS307.8bn (US$116.2m) in gaming tax revenue in 2025/26, compared with TZS260.21bn (US$98.4m) in 2024/25.
- Which parliamentary committee visited the Gaming Board of Tanzania? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments (PIC), led by chairperson Hon. Ojambi Masaburi, visited GBT on November 7, 2026.
- What regulatory priorities did the committee highlight? The committee called for stronger gaming oversight, responsible gaming and greater protection for vulnerable groups, particularly children and young people under 18.
