{"id":10325,"date":"2025-10-13T03:10:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T06:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=10325"},"modified":"2026-04-19T13:01:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:01:51","slug":"the-gambia-launches-digital-tax-system-set-to-modernise-gambling-payments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/the-gambia-launches-digital-tax-system-set-to-modernise-gambling-payments","title":{"rendered":"The Gambia launches digital tax system set to modernise gambling payments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GRA and First Bank Gambia team up to streamline tax payments for casinos, sports betting and online gaming operators through a new digital system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Gambia.- The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA)<\/strong> has partnered with First Bank Gambia<\/strong> to modernise revenue collection, introducing a digital system<\/strong> that allows gambling operators, casinos, sports betting companies and other businesses to pay taxes <\/strong>directly through banks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the initiative is aimed at improving efficiency<\/strong> across all sectors<\/strong>, it is set to directly influence how gambling operators manage compliance, reporting and financial transparency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For licensed gambling operators, the move signals new opportunities<\/strong> for efficiency, transparency and growth<\/strong>. The digital system enables faster, more streamlined tax payments, reducing administrative bottlenecks and manual processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, all transactions<\/strong> will now be more easily monitored<\/strong> by the GRA, encouraging operators to enhance their accounting systems and reporting practices to ensure traceability<\/strong> of all revenue streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A TechAfrica News report stated: \u201cThe collaboration<\/strong> underscores GRA\u2019s commitment<\/strong> to digital innovation, transparency and accountability in revenue management”, highlighting the broader goals behind the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gambia modernises gambling taxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The change comes amid a broader overhaul<\/strong> of gambling taxation in The Gambia. In 2025, the tax on gambling winnings increased from 30 per cent to 40 per cent<\/strong>, applying to profits from betting, gaming, lotteries and other activities, excluding the amount staked. This adjustment, combined with the digital tax system, strengthens transparency and regulatory compliance across the sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative marks a major step toward technology-driven financial operations<\/strong> across the country. By modernising tax collection, the GRA aims to improve efficiency across all sectors while strengthening oversight<\/strong> and accountability in gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For operators, this means more predictable and streamlined tax processes, alongside greater clarity and confidence <\/strong>in their financial management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the sector adapts, casinos, sports betting platforms and online gaming operators will need to invest in accounting infrastructure,<\/strong> staff training and compliance protocols. Staying proactive with the GRA could help operators navigate this new digital tax environment, reduce risk and maintain smooth operations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, while the GRA\u2019s digital tax initiative introduces new requirements, it also offers gambling operators a chance to align with international best practices<\/strong> and build a more efficient and accountable industry.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Senegal\u2019s proposed mobile money tax sparks concerns in online gambling sector<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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