Eventus International Returns to Botswana with the Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit 2026

Following a successful engagement in the region, Eventus International is proud to announce its return to Botswana for the second time this year with the Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit 2026 (PAGTR pronounced “pag-ter”), a landmark gathering of policymakers, regulators, tax authorities, and industry leaders from across the continent.

The summit will take place on 17 – 18 September 2026 at The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort, convening key stakeholders to shape the future of gaming taxation in Africa. Held under the theme Shaping Smart Tax Policy for a Sustainable Gaming Economy, the summit will address the most pressing fiscal and regulatory questions facing Africa’s rapidly expanding gaming sector.

The event will serve as a strategic platform for 2026 dialogue. Yudi Soetjiptadi, Founder and CEO of Eventus International, noted that as governments across Africa increasingly recognise gaming as a significant and growing source of public revenue, the summit will provide a high-level forum for informed, forward-looking discussions on designing tax systems that are sustainable, competitive, and future-ready.

“The importance of this summit cannot be overstated,” said Emolemo Peter Kesitilwe, CEO of the African iGaming Alliance and Strategic Partner of the event. “As African markets evolve, we must prioritise responsible gaming initiatives, strengthen consumer protection frameworks, and enhance cooperation among Pan-African jurisdictions. By sharing best practices and aligning our taxation approaches, we can build transparent, well-regulated gaming ecosystems that support both public revenue objectives and long-term industry growth.”

Key Areas of Focus Include: 

• The 2026 Revenue Reset: Assessing whether current gaming tax models are suited to Africa’s expanding digital economy.
• High Taxes, Hidden Markets: Strengthening enforcement against unlicensed operators and the growing gaming black market.
• From Turnover to Value Creation: Reforming tax structures to enhance sustainability, competitiveness, and investment confidence.
• AI, Data & Digital Compliance: Harnessing technology to modernise oversight and enable real-time tax administration.
• AfCFTA and Gaming: Exploring harmonised tax principles to support regional integration and cross-border growth.
• Tax Competition vs Coordination: Promoting balanced fiscal strategies that attract investment while safeguarding revenue.
• Investor Confidence & Policy Stability: Advancing predictable, transparent tax environments.
• Crypto & Digital Payments: Addressing taxation challenges arising from emerging payment technologies.
• Revenue vs Responsibility: Strengthening consumer protection and responsible gaming frameworks.
• Beyond Revenue Collection: Aligning gaming taxation with broader socio-economic and development priorities.

Collectively, these discussions aim to advance sustainable, competitive, and accountable gaming tax frameworks across Africa.

“Botswana continues to position itself as a strategic hub for dialogue, innovation, and regional collaboration,” said Moruntshi Kemorwale, Acting CEO of the Botswana Gambling Authority. “Hosting this summit provides an ideal backdrop for robust policy discussions and meaningful executive engagement within a dynamic gaming environment. Beyond taxation, the summit underscores gaming’s broader contribution to tourism, investment attraction, and employment creation; further strengthening Botswana’s position on the global map as a competitive and forward-looking gaming jurisdiction.”

A Ministerial-Level Platform

The Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit 2026 will feature:

• Ministerial keynote addresses
• Regulatory roundtables
• Technical tax authority sessions
• CEO and investor forums
• A high-level Ministerial Communiqué outlining 2026 Gaming Tax Principles

The summit aims to foster collaboration between governments and the private sector to ensure gaming taxation frameworks across Africa are transparent, stable, competitive, and growth oriented.