Is Gambling Legal in Tanzania?

Tanzania is a clear-cut and transparent market: the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) oversees licensing, supervision and enforcement under the Gaming Act, Cap. 41. The framework permits both land-based and online operations across casino gaming, sports betting, virtual games, and lotteries.

Remote operations are governed by the Gaming (Internet Gaming) Regulations, with licensing and compliance processes handled digitally through GLICA (Gaming Licensing, Inspection & Compliance Application). Operators are subject to mandatory KYC/AML controls, technical certification, real-time data reporting, and regular regulatory inspections.

Online Gambling in Tanzania

Regulatory Authority	Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT)
Key legislation	Gaming Act (reviewed in 2023) Gaming Regulations, 2022
Allowed activities	Casino games Sports betting Skill games
Prohibited activities	Among others: operating without a GBT licence non-compliance with consumer protection regulations
Taxation and fees	Casino: 25% of GGR + 15% on net winnings Sports betting: 25% of GGR + 12% on net winnings
Licence validity/duration	National Lottery: 8 years Other verticals: 1 year
Benefits of the market	Clear legal structure Gaming Regulations and the Gaming Act make the legal framework explicit; GLICA centralises licensing & compliance. One-year, renewable commercial licences simplify governance and budgeting across online and land-based portfolios. The legal framework empowers licensing, inspection and enforcement to protect the regulated offer.
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Land-Based Gambling in Tanzania

Key legislation	Gaming Act (reviewed in 2023)
Allowed activities	Among others: casinos retail betting lotteries slot venues
Prohibited activities	Among others: operating without a licence using unapproved devices breaching conduct/advertising rules under the Act + Regulations
Taxation	Land-based casino: 18% of GGR + 13% on net winnings (weekly returns) Slots: TZS 100,000 (around €35) per machine / month Forty-machine site (venue with up to 40 slot machines): 25% of GGR (monthly)

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