Kenya
3 articles tagged "Kenya".
Playson Deepens African Presence Through Hollywoodbets Integration
Playson has partnered with Hollywoodbets to supply six Hold and Win slot titles via Light & Wonder's aggregation platform, continuing its African expansion after recent deals with Betika and KingMakers. The collaboration aims to strengthen both companies' positions in South Africa's regulated iGaming market.
African gambling winners' taxes under pressure as enforcement gaps and revenue shortfalls mount
Several African countries are struggling to enforce taxes on gambling winnings, with Ghana repealing its 10% levy, Zimbabwe hiking to 25% amid opposition, and South Africa shifting to operator-side GGR taxes, illustrating a broader trend of fragility and policy experimentation across the continent.
Kenya’s Gambling Control Act Ushers in Structured Regulation and Tax Stability, Attracting International Attention
Kenya's Gambling Control Act, effective August 2025, replaces the 1966 framework with the Gambling Regulatory Authority, introduces stable tax rates (5% on withdrawals and deposits), requires 30% Kenyan ownership for licensees, and enforces strict advertising and online controls, drawing positive responses from local stakeholders and international firms like Super Group.