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Ghana Gaming Licence

Ghana’s Gaming Commission licenses sports betting, casinos and other regulated gaming activities. Applicants must meet ownership, financial and suitability requirements.

Online sports betting · Online casino · Land-based casino · Land-based betting

Last reviewed: 23 October 2026

Regulator

Gaming Commission of Ghana

Company & local presence

The Commission’s published guidance requires an identifiable office.

Ownership requirements

Applicants must be partly or wholly Ghanaian owned.

Required documents

Supporting corporate and operational documents are required. Online operations also require technical information about their platforms and software.

Application process

The applicable licence category determines the requirements and costs.

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Official sources

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; always confirm with the regulator or speak to our team.

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