South Africa plans to impose a 20% gambling tax, with the actual tax rate potentially reaching 39%, causing strong industry backlash.

The South African government's plan to impose a 20% national tax on online gambling GGR continues to ferment. The industry warns that this new tax, combined with provincial gambling taxes and VAT, will skyrocket the actual tax rate for licensed operators to 38% to 39%, making South Africa one of the

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South Africa plans to impose a 20% gambling tax, with the actual tax rate potentially reaching 39%, causing strong industry backlash.