Zimbabwe

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  Casino Marina Harare rolls out private-table poker nights in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

  Casino Marina Harare has introduced private-table poker nights, targeting high-value players and expanding premium gaming offerings in Zimbabwe’s land-based sector.

  March 24, 2026
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  Zimbabwe Lotteries and Gaming Board inducts newly appointed board members in governance workshop Zimbabwe

  The three-day induction at Mana Resort in Harare focused on oversight duties, regulatory operations, and governance standards as the LGB prepares its new board to supervise lotteries and gambling under the Lotteries and Gaming Act.

  March 20, 2026
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  Zimbabwe’s Lotteries and Gaming Board links responsible gambling to community wellbeing during Harare clean-up campaign Zimbabwe

  During the National Clean-up Campaign in central Harare on March 6, the LGB urged the public to treat gambling as entertainment, set limits, and avoid unlicensed sites, as volunteers from the gaming sector joined government and private partners including the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage and Geo Pomona.

  March 15, 2026
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  Zimbabwe steps up crackdown on illegal gambling to protect licensed operators Zimbabwe

  Authorities say unlicensed casinos and betting shops are distorting competition, weakening oversight and raising money-laundering and consumer-harm risks as enforcement expands with police support.

  February 24, 2026
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  Zimbabwe operators face first full-month tax deadline after 2026 gambling reforms Zimbabwe

  After a major tax overhaul took effect on 1 January 2026, Zimbabwe’s betting and gaming sector is approaching its first “regular cycle” filing deadline for January activity, putting operators’ reporting systems and cashflow under early pressure.

  February 1, 2026
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  Zimbabwe to sharply increase gambling taxes from 1 January 2026 Zimbabwe

  Zimbabwe will overhaul its gambling tax regime from 1 January 2026, raising bookmakers’ tax from 3% to 20% and hiking the levy on players’ winnings from 10% to 25% in a bid to boost revenue and curb social harms tied to rapid industry growth.

  December 11, 2025
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  Zimbabwe bans uniformed police from gambling establishments Zimbabwe

  Authorities have banned police from visiting betting shops and casinos while on duty

  July 23, 2025
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  Zimbabwe introduces 10% tax on sports betting winnings in 2025 Budget Zimbabwe Regulation

  The Government of Zimbabwe has announced a new 10% tax on gross winnings from sports betting, as part of its efforts to regulate the thriving gambling sector.

  November 29, 2024
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  Zimbabwe boosts gambling sector tax compliance with ATAF support Zimbabwe Regulation

  The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) provided technical assistance to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA).

  September 21, 2024
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  Zimbabwe approves Lotteries and Gaming Amendment Bill to enhance regulation and responsible gambling Zimbabwe Regulation

  On August 28th, the Cabinet of Zimbabwe approved the principles of the Lotteries and Gaming Amendment Bill.

  August 30, 2024