Govt urges Gaming Commission to align industry growth with economic transformation agenda

The government has called on the Gaming Commission of Ghana to ensure that the rapid expansion of the gaming industry contributes meaningfully to the country's broader economic transformation agenda. Seth Terkper, Presidential Advisor on the Economy, said on Friday, May 15, in Accra that the regulator must focus not only on industry growth but also on strengthening regulation, revenue mobilisation, and responsible gaming practices. The anniversary launch was held at Labadi Beach Hotel.

Ebenezer Okletey Terlarbi, Deputy Minister for the Interior, raised concerns about the increasing presence of illegal online gaming platforms in the country. According to him, the growing trend poses a significant challenge to effective regulation and responsible gaming efforts. Emmanuel Siisi Baidoo, Acting Gaming Commissioner, highlighted measures being implemented by the Commission to address gaming addiction, especially among the youth. He said the Commission is intensifying public education and strengthening regulatory enforcement to promote responsible gaming. The Commission has undertaken sensitisation programmes in schools, including Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School, Kwabenya Senior High School, West Africa Senior High School, Accra Academy, Ebenezer Senior High School, Achimota Senior High School, St. Mary's Senior High School, Accra High School, Apam Secondary School, Swedru Senior High School, KNUST Senior High School, and Tamale Senior High School.

The sensitisation programme is still ongoing, with about 15 more to go in Accra. The Commission has covered Greater Accra, Central, Ashanti Region, and the Northern Region. The event ended with the unveiling of the Gaming Commission's 20th anniversary logo.