Relief for betting firms as MPs cut two levies in gambling Bill

Kenya has flagged betting firm W88 Kenya for offering gambling services without approval. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Betting firms have been handed a reprieve after a Parliamentary committee cut taxation rates of two new levies proposed in the Gambling Control Bill.

The National Assembly Committee on Sports has recommended a reduction of the gambling levy to 13 percent from 15 percent of the gross gaming revenue and the removal of the gaming tax that was to be charged at a rate of one percent of the same revenue.

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