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Ghana Business Chamber Defends NLA-KGL Lottery Licensing Deal Amid GHS 3 Billion Controversy GhanaThe Chamber of Indigenous Business & Investors (CIBI) has come out in defense of Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) over its 15-year licensing agreement with KGL Technology Limited, pushing back against reports that the deal undervalued state assetsOctober 10, 2025
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GFA partners with CID to tackle illegal betting and match-fixing ahead of 25/26 season GhanaThe Ghana Football Association (GFA) has partnered with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as part of a wider strategy to tackle illegal betting and match-fixingSeptember 5, 2025
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Ghana Launches Stickers to Combat Unlicensed Lottery Operators GhanaA 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 agendaSeptember 2, 2025
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Ghana Football Association (GFA) bans betting on domestic football leagues GhanaThe 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 countryAugust 18, 2025
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Ghana Gaming Commission makes biometric verification mandatory for all gaming transactions Ghana RegulationThe 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 shopsAugust 16, 2025
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Ghana swears in new Gaming Commission Board to tackle illegal gambling Ghana RegulationThe 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
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Members of Parliament warn Ghana students against gaming addiction Ghana RegulationMore 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
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National Lottery Authority boosts sports in Ghana with RTU donation Ghana LotteryThe 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
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Ghana’s lottery chief visits China to advance digital transformation agenda Ghana LotteryThe 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
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Ghana's Central Bank unveils cyptocurrency regulation framework Ghana CryptocurrenciesGhana'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