Gaming Commission of Ghana Deputy Director of Licensing and Registration Abena Osafo-Mensah said regulators would monitor the effects of the recently introduced 10% tax on betting and gaming. She said the policy could be revised if it did not achieve its intended results.
Operators and regulators may need to assess the tax’s effects before deciding whether policy changes are warranted.
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Ghana’s Gaming Commission says citizens can request information under the Right to Information Act 2019. It designated Bridget Allotey as the officer responsible for processing applications and provides for submissions by email, phone or in person.
The Gaming Commission of Ghana's management took part in a sensitisation session on the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) at its Accra head office on 23 January 2026, the commission said. RTI Commission member Angela Kpegah stressed compliance as a legal obligation and a step towards transparency, while Acting Commissioner Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo reaffirmed the commission's commitment to the law.
Ghana removed the 10% withholding tax on betting and lottery winnings and abolished the 1% Electronic Transfer Levy in 2025, according to Gaming Commission of Ghana deputy chief executive Lamtiig Apanga. Apanga said participation has increased since the changes and that the reforms could attract investors; the report also cites estimates that mobile devices account for about 95% of iGaming activity and young people make up roughly 57% of the population.
The Gaming Commission of Ghana carried out its annual nationwide tour of gaming facilities in November 2025, the regulator said. The exercise assessed operators' regulatory compliance, internal controls, AML standards, customer protection and responsible gaming practices, and was also used to disrupt illegal operators.
Ghana’s Gaming Commission launched its 2025 Gaming Awareness Month to promote awareness of gambling risks among young people. The Commission said its May 2025 study found that 46% of tertiary students gambled with stipends and 9% used tuition fees; it also plans to expand responsible-gaming outreach across the regions.