Uganda’s Gaming Operators Association has asked the government to reconsider the 15% withholding tax on player winnings, which has applied since 1 July.
The association argues that the rules are difficult to apply accurately in land-based casinos, where customers may buy and exchange chips repeatedly across several games.Alternative collection model
UGOA wants physical casinos to remain under the existing 30% gross gaming revenue tax. It says the new per-player approach could require additional identity checks, transaction monitoring, reconciliation systems and staff, while potentially taxing players who have actually lost money during a visit.
The association warns that compliance costs could threaten jobs and push customers towards unlicensed operators. It proposes separate licences and records for online and land-based businesses, clearer transaction classifications and independent audits. The government has not announced a change.