By The Weekly Edge desk ·
iGaming Business reported that Uganda removed the land-based casino exemption from its winnings tax. A 15% tax on net winnings now applies to both land-based and online casinos.
Land-based casino players become subject to the same winnings tax as online players.
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The remarks give judicial recognition to NLGRB’s role in regulating Uganda’s gambling sector.
Licensed gaming operators discussed implementing Uganda’s 15% withholding tax with the NLGRB and URA.
Licensed operators must deduct 15% tax from payouts minus stakes, while National Lottery winnings remain exempt.
Uganda’s regulator wants telecom operators to monitor traffic, report suspicious activity and educate consumers beyond blocking websites.
Operators are being urged to embed compliance, anti-money laundering and responsible gambling into daily operations alongside coordinated tax oversight.