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Compliance Issues in Relation to Sports Betting in Ghana Ghana LegalstoneSports betting in Ghana is governed by the Gaming Act, 2006 (Act 721), and is under the regulation of the Gaming Commission of Ghana. The Gaming Commission’s mandate is to grant licenses to companies incorporated to undertake sports betting in Ghana. The gaming industry over the years has experienced tremendous growth, making it one of the largest gaming markets in Africa. With strong growth in th...October 29, 2026 -
Ghana's Digital VAT System Raises Concerns for Online Betting Industry GhanaGhana's new real-time VAT collection system for foreign digital services has triggered concerns about its potential impact on online betting and digital businesses, although tax authorities insist that no additional 20% tax has been introduced.October 24, 2026 -
Ghana Tightens Gambling Licence Checks With Cross-Border Operator Screening GhanaGhana's Gaming Commission is strengthening its scrutiny of gambling licence applicants by examining their regulatory and operational histories across international markets.October 20, 2026 -
Ghana FA reaffirms ban on authorised betting odds for domestic matches GhanaGhana Football Association President Kurt Okraku says no betting company has been authorised by the association to offer odds on domestic football, reaffirming a longstanding policy as the GFA steps up efforts to protect competitions from match-fixing and betting-related manipulation.August 28, 2026 -
Ghana NLA extends paper-based lottery phase-out deadline to October 1 GhanaGhana’s National Lottery Authority has granted Private Lotto Operators, agents and lottery writers two additional months to complete their migration from manual paper-based staking to electronic systems.August 6, 2026 -
Ghana NLA Orders Private Lotto Operators to End Paper-Based Staking by August 1 GhanaGhana’s National Lottery Authority has ordered licensed Private Lotto Operators to migrate from manual lottery staking to electronic POS terminals by August 1, 2026, marking another step in the country’s lottery-sector digitisation drive.July 28, 2026 -
Ghana Begins Compliance Inspections as NLA Enforces Lotto Agent Registration GhanaGhana’s National Lottery Authority has moved into the enforcement phase of its “No Sticker, No Sales” campaign, launching nationwide inspections after the deadline for lotto agents and writers to complete mandatory registration.July 23, 2026 -
Ghana Gaming Commission Puts Technology and Investor Confidence at Centre of Sector Growth GhanaThe Gaming Commission of Ghana has used its 20th anniversary celebrations in Accra to outline a future strategy focused on technology, data-driven regulation, responsible gaming and stronger investor confidence.June 14, 2026 -
Ghana NLA Extends Registration Deadline for Private Lotto Agents and Writers GhanaGhana’s National Lottery Authority has extended the registration period for lotto agents and writers operating under licensed private lotto operators, giving them until June 30, 2026 to regularise their status and comply with the new identification requirements.June 11, 2026 -
Ghana Gaming Commission completes four-office expansion to strengthen sector oversight GhanaGhana’s Gaming Commission has completed a four-office expansion programme for 2026, extending its regulatory presence beyond major urban centres as the country seeks stronger monitoring, enforcement and responsible gaming supervision.May 25, 2026
