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GFA partners with CID to tackle illegal betting and match-fixing ahead of 25/26 season Ghana

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has partnered with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as part of a wider strategy to tackle illegal betting and match-fixing

September 5, 2025

Ghana Launches Stickers to Combat Unlicensed Lottery Operators Ghana

A new sticker system introduced by the National Lottery Authority (NLA) came into effect on September 1. The initiative was developed in collaboration with the Concerned Lottery Agents Association of Ghana (CLAAG) and is part of the Mahama administration’s wider reform agenda

September 2, 2025

Ghana Football Association (GFA) bans betting on domestic football leagues Ghana

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced a ban on betting on the Premier League, Division 1, Women's Premier League and all other competitions in the country. The decision was taken as part of a comprehensive strategy to combat match-fixing in the country

August 18, 2025

Ghana Gaming Commission makes biometric verification mandatory for all gaming transactions Ghana Regulation

The new rule requires player verification to be done via fingerprint or facial recognition, using the Ghana Card issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA). The card is now the only method of identification, with manual verification or the use of alternative documents prohibited. The rule affects all online gambling platforms, casinos and betting shops

August 16, 2025

Ghana swears in new Gaming Commission Board to tackle illegal gambling Ghana Regulation

The newly appointed Governing Board of the Gaming Commission of Ghana has officially been inaugurated, with a clear mandate to enhance responsible gaming, tackle underage participation, and crack down on illegal operators, particularly in mining communities.

June 13, 2025

Members of Parliament warn Ghana students against gaming addiction Ghana Regulation

More than 700 students of Accra Technical University (ATU) in Ghana were sensitized on the risks of gaming addiction and its impact on mental health during a recent awareness campaign.

June 5, 2025

National Lottery Authority boosts sports in Ghana with RTU donation Ghana Lottery

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Ghana through its Good Causes Foundation, has donated GHC 60,000 to Real Tamale United (RTU) Football Club.

June 3, 2025

Ghana’s lottery chief visits China to advance digital transformation agenda Ghana Lottery

The Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Ghana, Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has embarked on a strategic visit to China as part of efforts to drive the Authority’s digital transformation and expand access to regulated lottery services across the country.

May 14, 2025

Ghana's Central Bank unveils cyptocurrency regulation framework Ghana Cryptocurrencies

Ghana's central bank reportedly plans to begin regulating digital assets later this year, contingent on the passage of the Virtual Asset Providers Act currently under parliamentary review.

May 6, 2025

Ghana’s President Mahama delivers on tax cut promise Ghana Regulation

On April 2, President John Dramani Mahama signed into law a series of legislative bills abolishing several controversial taxes, including the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), Betting Tax, and Emissions Tax.

April 4, 2025