The Gambia Launches Digital Tax System to Modernise Gambling Payments

The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has partnered with First Bank Gambia to launch a new digital tax payment platform designed to simplify and modernise revenue collection across the gambling industry.

The initiative, officially launched in mid-October 2025, enables licensed casinos, sports betting companies and online gaming operators to process their tax payments directly through the banking system. According to GRA, the new platform eliminates manual procedures, reduces administrative delays, and allows real-time tracking of transactions.

The reform forms part of a wider national strategy to improve fiscal efficiency and transparency. GRA officials explained that digitalising the tax process would help combat under-reporting and ensure fair contributions from the growing gambling sector.

This follows an earlier adjustment in Gambia’s gambling tax policy, which raised the tax on gambling winnings from 30% to 40% in 2025. By pairing the higher rate with digital infrastructure, the government aims to tighten compliance and reduce losses linked to unreported revenue.

For operators, the new system promises a more predictable and secure way to fulfil tax obligations, while setting new expectations for accountability and integration with national payment networks.

If successfully implemented, the initiative could serve as a model for digital fiscal reform across other West African nations, positioning Gambia as a regional leader in tax technology and governance.