iGFEA26 East Africa’s Betting Tax Dilemma: Can Regulators Protect Players Without Stifling Growth?

One of the major takeaways from the just-finished iGamingFuture East Africa 2026 summit in Nairobi (iGFEA26) is that the region’s booming betting… One of the major takeaways from the just-finished iGamingFuture East Africa 2026 summit in Nairobi (iGFEA26) is that the region’s booming betting industry faces a difficult balancing act between tax, regulation and growth. Governments want more tax revenue, regulators want stronger consumer protection, and licensed operators need commercially sustainable markets. But as unregulated platforms compete for players, regulators face a bigger question: How can they collect taxes and protect consumers without making licensed gambling less competitive?