{"id":37081,"date":"2026-11-09T03:18:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T06:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=37081"},"modified":"2026-11-09T11:43:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T14:43:05","slug":"tanzania-parliamentary-committee-praises-gaming-regulator-over-revenue-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/tanzania-parliamentary-committee-praises-gaming-regulator-over-revenue-growth","title":{"rendered":"Tanzania parliamentary committee praises gaming regulator over revenue growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parliamentary committee praised GBT&#8217;s enforcement record and responsible gaming efforts while calling for stronger oversight and player protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tanzania&#8217;s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments visited the Gaming Board of Tanzania on November 7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The committee praised GBT&#8217;s performance, highlighting year-on-year growth in government revenue from gaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GBT was praised for enforcing gaming laws and regulations and promoting responsible gaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tanzania generated TZS307.8bn (US$116.2m) in gaming tax revenue in 2025\/26, up from TZS260.21bn (US$98.4m) in 2024\/25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The committee urged stronger gaming regulation to ensure the sector&#8217;s economic benefits reach Tanzanians while protecting children and other vulnerable groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tanzania.- Tanzania&#8217;s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments has commended the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) for its performance, citing growth in <strong>government revenue<\/strong> 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&#8217;s contribution to the national economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The delegation was led by committee chairperson Hon. Ojambi Masaburi. During the visit, members also toured selected <strong>gaming operators<\/strong> to examine their operations and how the sector is supervised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Board said in a statement: \u201cThe Committee said it was satisfied with the Board\u2019s performance, particularly the <strong>year-on-year growth<\/strong> in government revenue collected from the gaming sector.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The committee also praised GBT for enforcing the laws, regulations and procedures governing gaming activities, as well as promoting <strong>responsible gaming<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/TANZANIA-3JC-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/TANZANIA-3JC-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/TANZANIA-3JC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/TANZANIA-3JC-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/TANZANIA-3JC-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/TANZANIA-3JC.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GBT hosts members of Tanzania&#8217;s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments during their visit to the regulator&#8217;s offices.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The revenue growth highlighted by the committee is reflected in figures previously highlighted. Tanzania&#8217;s gaming sector generated TZS307.8bn (US$116.2m) in gaming tax revenue during the <strong>2025\/26 financial year<\/strong>, up from TZS260.21bn (US$98.4m) in 2024\/25. The figures were disclosed by GBT Director General James Mbalwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&#8217;s <strong>economic opportunities<\/strong> benefit Tanzanians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GBT chairperson Ambassador Modest Mero thanked the committee for its visit, saying it provided an opportunity to improve understanding of the Board\u2019s mandate and the gaming sector\u2019s contribution to Tanzania\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is the Gaming Board of Tanzania?<\/strong> The Gaming Board of Tanzania is the regulator responsible for overseeing gaming activities and ensuring operators comply with the country&#8217;s gambling legislation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How much gaming tax revenue did Tanzania generate in 2025\/26?<\/strong> Tanzania generated TZS307.8bn (US$116.2m) in gaming tax revenue in 2025\/26, compared with TZS260.21bn (US$98.4m) in 2024\/25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which parliamentary committee visited the Gaming Board of Tanzania?<\/strong> The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments (PIC), led by chairperson Hon. Ojambi Masaburi, visited GBT on November 7, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What regulatory priorities did the committee highlight?<\/strong> The committee called for stronger gaming oversight, responsible gaming and greater protection for vulnerable groups, particularly children and young people under 18.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"see-also-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label\">See also:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"related-article__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/Tanzania-flag-900x600-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-article__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label-strong\">See also:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/tanzania-gaming-tax-revenue-rises-to-us116-2m-in-2025-26-on-online-gambling-growth\">Tanzania gaming tax revenue rises to US$116.2m in 2025\/26 on online gambling growth<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The parliamentary committee praised GBT&#8217;s enforcement record and responsible gaming efforts while calling for stronger oversight and player protection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2809,"featured_media":37086,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"Tanzania's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments commended the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) for its robust enforcement record and significant year-on-year growth in gaming tax revenue, reaching TZS307.8bn (US$116.2m) in 2025\/26. Concurrently, the committee urged GBT to implement stronger regulatory oversight and enhance player protection measures, particularly for vulnerable groups, to ensure the sector's economic benefits are equitably distributed.","focusai_entities":"Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT), Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments (PIC), Hon. 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