Africa
Ghana
Gaming Commission of Ghana (games of chance, casinos, sports betting, remote/interactive gaming); National Lottery Authority (state lottery)
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Gaming Act, 2006 (Act 721)
- National Lottery Act, 2006 (Act 722)
- Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 1094)
- Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1129)
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Online/remote sports betting
- Online casino games
- Mobile and interactive gaming
- Online bingo
Prohibited
- Unlicensed remote gaming operators
Taxation
Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) tax20%
Withholding tax on player winnings0% (repealed April 2025)
License validity: Renewable, typically 1 year
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Land-based casinos
- Retail sports betting shops
- National lottery
- Bingo halls
- Gaming machines / route operations
Prohibited
- Unlicensed gambling premises
Taxation
Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) tax20%
Licence feesSet by Gaming Commission per licence category
License validity: Renewable, typically 1 year
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
