Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Ghana’s Gaming Commission said it had confiscated 114 machines in raids on illegal gaming centres in Accra and nearby areas since the start of the year. The joint police taskforce began its operations in 2016, and the commission said raids would continue nationwide.
Operators face continued enforcement against unlicensed gaming venues and machines accessible to children.
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