The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority(NLA), Mr Samuel Awuku, reassured the public that the authority is committed to ensuring fairness in the industry, stating that everyone should have a fair chance to win.
Speaking at the Ghana Gaming and Lottery Awards in Accra, he said " Let me reassure the public that the NLA is committed to ensuring fairness in the industry" Board Chairman of the NLA, Gary Nimako-Marfo called for a merger between the NLA and the Gaming Commission to streamline regulatory processes.
He also mentioned that the NLA had issued licenses to 28 lottery companies whose licenses had expired earlier this year while warning about the negative impact of unlicensed and illegal companies on the industry, stating, "Their operations are harming the industry in Ghana." Meanwhile, Alex Apau Dadey, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Council (GIPC), advised gaming and lottery operators to innovate beyond their industries and collaborate to drive growth and job creation.
Focus on ethical and responsible gaming Deputy Attorney General, Diana Asonaba Dapaah, representing the Attorney General, emphasized the importance of ethical and responsible gaming practices.