When Kaizen Gaming entered Ghana with its Betano brand in early February this year, the Malta-based operator saw more than just a beachhead in West Africa. Ghana's online gambling market delivered an explosive report card in 2025—online gambling gross revenue soared by 24% to $903.5 million, with s
Financial technology infrastructure service provider Flexifai recently announced that its AI-driven routing engine, designed specifically for high-friction markets, has been successfully deployed in Ghana. This technology mainly relies on pattern-based fraud detection and real-time routing selection
Kaizen Gaming's Betano brand officially entered the Ghanaian market in February, marking its second venture in Africa following Nigeria and the 20th regulated market globally. George Skarlatos, Director of Business Development at Kaizen, told iGB that Ghana was chosen because it "meets all our crite
To ensure the fairness of the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League season, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is working closely with the Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to combat illegal betting and protect legitimate wagers.GFA President Kurt Simeon-Okraku met with CID Director Lydia D
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Ghana has officially launched a new sticker identification system aimed at curbing illegal lottery operations, ensuring national revenue security, and restoring order to the industry. This initiative is supported by the Ghana Lottery Agents and Retailers Assoc
In the rural areas of Ghana with limited internet coverage, USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) technology is changing the way people engage in lottery and sports betting. Without the need for a network connection, this convenient service allows ordinary mobile phone users to participate
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) recently announced a ban on gambling in all local competitions to maintain the fairness and transparency of domestic football. Kurt Okraku, the chairman of the association and the second vice-chairman of the Confederation of African Football, reiterated at the ge
The gambling market in sub-Saharan Africa is heating up rapidly, and people's work and life status have become important factors affecting gambling habits. A recent survey found that there are significant differences in the way and frequency of betting depending on the profession.GeoPoll conducted a
In the quarterfinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Ghana's "Black Queens" defeated Algeria, not only boosting national morale but also providing full returns to local bettors who won the entire prize money without having to pay the original 10% gambling tax.Since April, the Ghanaian
Fair Crash, a simple, fast-paced "crash-style" gambling game, is quickly becoming popular in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. From the first round, it captivates players with its intuitive gameplay and continuous excitement.The gameplay is straightforward: after placing a bet, the multiplier start
The 2025 SBC Summit will be held on September 16 at the Lisbon International Exhibition Center (FIL), featuring for the first time a dedicated Emerging Markets segment focusing on the African betting market, to deeply explore the rapid development and potential opportunities of the African gaming in
Ghana's newly elected government has announced the abolition of the gambling tax in the new budget, which has raised concerns from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) in Ghana.Currently, the country imposes a 10% tax on all gambling winnings (to be implemented in August 2023), which is automatic
According to reports from African media, in at least five African countries, many people view sports betting as a way to earn a steady income.Some believe that sports betting is a way out of poverty.However, social critics warn that the number of sports betting activities in Africa is increasing, wh
The newly elected government in Ghana has raised concerns with plans to scrap the country’s 10% betting tax.Ghana has released its new budget, including one proposal to remove the nation’s 10% betting tax. This has sparked concern from Ghana’s Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), with worries that t
According to reports, the Border Guard Force (BGF) of Myanmar has been conducting a special operation against cross-border fraud and human trafficking in Myawaddy city and surrounding areas (including Shwegyin Valley and KK Industrial Park) since February 16, successfully arresting 7,141 foreigners
