A parliamentary committee has praised Tanzania's Gaming Board after a visit to its offices on 7 November, pointing to rising government revenue and firm enforcement. The MPs also asked for stronger regulation, with children under 18 named as the first group to protect.
What the committee saw
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments (PIC) went to the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) on Saturday, 7 November, according to a report. The delegation was led by its chairperson, Hon. Ojambi Masaburi. Its purpose was to understand how the Board uses its powers, how it supervises a fast-growing sector and how it runs its own operations.
The MPs did not stay in the boardroom. They also toured selected licensed gaming operators to see how the business works on the floor and how it is watched by inspectors.
Praise for revenue and enforcement
The committee said it was satisfied with the Board's work. It singled out the steady, year-on-year rise in money the government collects from gaming. It also welcomed the way the Board enforces gaming laws, regulations and procedures, and its efforts to promote responsible play.
The numbers explain the mood. Tanzania collected TZS307.8 billion in gaming tax in the 2025/26 financial year, about US$116.2 million, up from TZS260.21 billion the year before, as we reported when the figures came out.
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The warning that came with it
The praise came with a request. The committee said Tanzania must keep strengthening its rules so the industry stays open about what it does and works in the public interest. Its main concern was the protection of children and young people under 18, and of other vulnerable groups. It also said the gains from gaming should reach ordinary Tanzanians, not only investors.
The Board's chairperson, Ambassador Modest Mero, thanked the MPs for their time. He said the visit helped them understand the Board's mandate and what the sector adds to the economy. The Board repeated that it will keep enforcing the law while protecting the interests of the state, investors and the public.
What to watch
A committee visit is not a law, and no new rule was announced. Still, parliamentary attention matters, because the same MPs examine how public bodies spend and earn money. Operators should expect more questions on under-age betting and on how local communities benefit. Tanzania is also working on how gaming-machine money is shared with local councils.
Also Read: Tanzania Gaming Machine Revenue Split With Councils: What We Know
We could not find a statement from the Board or Parliament on their own websites. This report relies on Find More Africa and on the photographs published from the visit.
Frequently asked questions
Who visited the Gaming Board of Tanzania?
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments, led by Hon. Ojambi Masaburi, on 7 November.
Did the visit change any rules?
No. The committee praised the Board and asked for stronger regulation, but no new rule was announced.
How much gaming tax did Tanzania collect?
TZS307.8 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, up from TZS260.21 billion in 2024/25.
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