The ECGBB was established by Section 3 of the Gambling and Betting Act, 1997 (Act No. 5 of 1997 Eastern Cape as amended "the Act") which was brought into operation by various Proclamations, the initial Proclamation being Proclamation No. 5 of 1997 of 9 July 1997.

The objective of the Board is to oversee all gambling and betting activities in the Eastern Cape. Amongst the most important functions of the Board are the licensing of the legal gambling industry, the regulation of licence holders, the collection of gambling taxes on behalf of the Province and taking steps to ensure the abolition of unlicensed gambling.

It is the responsibility of the Board to ensure that an accountable and credible legal gambling industry exists in the Province and that internationally recognised standards in the industry are complied with.

For more information, visit their website: http://www.ecgbb.co.za/