EP455: Tanzania Gaming Outlook

In this interview at SiGMA Africa 2026, James Mbalwe, CEO of the Gaming Board of Tanzania, shares insights on the country’s evolving gaming landscape. He explores how digital infrastructure and emerging technologies are shaping sector growth, alongside the importance of expanding access to regulated markets. The discussion also addresses the rising challenge of illegal gambling across online and land-based channels, and the role of enforcement and responsible gaming frameworks in safeguarding vulnerable groups. James highlights Tanzania’s ongoing investment in real-time monitoring systems and its ambition to develop a centralised regulatory platform to strengthen oversight, transparency, and revenue collection across the industry.Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld