Uganda removes land-based casino exemption from 15% winnings tax – CDC Gaming

Land-based casinos in Uganda will now have to pass on a 15% winnings tax to its customers, following a proposal to amend the country’s Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026.

As a result of President Yoweri Museveni’s proposal, the Ugandan government has removed the previous exemption afforded to land-based casinos, which meant they did not need to include a 15% withholding tax on winnings in their tax bill.

The 15% withholding tax will apply to net winnings, as it does for online betting and gaming.

The approval of Museveni’s proposal has now eliminated that disparity between online and land-based casinos. The proposal is expected to increase tax income to Shs65 billion ($17.5 million).