Also known as: NLA
Regulatory authority responsible for licensing lottery operators, collecting gaming revenues, and combating illegal gambling in Ghana.
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Business & Financial Times
… Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, disclosed this while addressing stakeholders at the 2026 European Lotteries (EL) Industry Days held in Marrakesh, Morocco. …
NLA flags GH¢1bn annual loss from illegal lotteryBusiness & Financial Times
… The initiative is supervised by the National Lottery Authority (NLA) on their Caritas Lottery platform, ensuring transparency, integrity, and fairness in the conduct of the subscription-based SMS trivia. …
Telecel introduces monthly cash winners in Dream Car promoJoy Online
… The initiative is supervised by the National Lottery Authority (NLA) on its Caritas Lottery platform, ensuring transparency, integrity, and fairness in the conduct of the subscription-based SMS trivia. …
Telecel introduces monthly cash winners in Dream Car PromoThe Chronicle
GLOA Confirms the Market Dominance of KGL: Urges Stakeholders Not to Compare GLOA’s GHS 44.9 million to KGL’s GHS 173 million to National Lottery Authority (NLA). …
Lotto Operators Confirm KGL’s Market Dominance -Razak Kojo OpokuThe Chronicle
The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has pushed back against recent comparisons between the contributions of KGL Technology Limited and licensed Private Lotto Operators (PLOs) to the National Lottery Authority (NLA), arguing that such assessments fail to capture the broad …
Lotto Operators Push Back Against KGL’s GH¢173m Payment To NLAThe Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has defended the role of licensed Private Lotto Operators (PLOs) in supporting the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and the wider economy. …
GLOA defends role in economy …highlights jobs, investment contributionsBusiness & Financial Times
The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has defended the contribution of licensed Private Lotto Operators (PLOs) to the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and the wider economy, stating that recent comparisons between KGL Technology Limited’s reported payments to the state and …
GLOA makes case for jobs, enterprise and community impactJoy Online
The union representing workers at the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has issued a formal notice of intent to embark on industrial action, citing poor working conditions, operational challenges, and alleged governance lapses. …
NLA workers issue strike notice over poor conditions, governance concernsDaily Guide
Mohammed Abdul-Salam, NLA boss The Local Union of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has issued a formal notice of intent to embark on industrial action from June 24, 2026, accusing management of failing to address “long-standing operational inefficiencies” that threaten staff …
NLA Workers Threaten Strike Over ‘Deplorable’ ConditionsDaily Guide
This week, media reports emerged of KGL paying GH¢173 million to the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and as usual, the payment was dressed up as a story of exceptional corporate effort. …
KGL’s ‘Big Payment’ Price Of State Backed Monopoly, Not HeroismThe National Lottery Authority's director-general said Ghana loses over GH¢1 billion annually to illegal gaming activities, depriving the state of revenue for development initiatives. He urged industry stakeholders to intensify efforts against illegal gambling.
29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The National Lottery Authority's director-general said Ghana loses over GH¢1 billion annually to illegal gaming activities, depriving the state of revenue for development initiatives. He urged industry stakeholders to intensify efforts against illegal gambling.
29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Telecel has introduced monthly cash rewards alongside its existing SMS-based Dream Car Promo, which runs in six-month cycles and offers weekly cash prizes, gadgets, and a brand-new 4×4 vehicle as grand prize. The first batch of monthly winners received cash prizes at the Telecel Headquarters.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Telecel has begun distributing monthly cash rewards to winners of its Dream Car Promo, an SMS-based trivia promotion running since 2018 that also offers weekly cash prizes, gadgets, and a grand prize 4×4 vehicle every six months. The 15th cycle, which started in March 2026, will end in August 2026.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has confirmed that KGL is the largest contributor to the National Lottery Authority in revenue generation, urging stakeholders not to compare the GHS 44.9 million paid by 29 licensed private lotto operators to KGL's over GHS 173 million contribution.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Lotto Operators Association disputes comparisons of KGL Technology Limited's GH¢173 million contribution to the National Lottery Authority against the GH¢44.9 million paid by 29 licensed Private Lotto Operators, arguing such assessments overlook employment creation, infrastructure investment, tax payments, and broader economic impact, and that the two entities operate under different arrangements.
15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Lotto Operators Association has defended licensed Private Lotto Operators' contributions to the economy, arguing that recent comparisons between their GH¢44.9 million licence fees and KGL Technology Limited's reported GH¢173 million contribution present a misleading picture because the two entities operate under different conditions, with KGL enjoying exclusive access to a dedicated USSD platform.
15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has defended the 29 licensed Private Lotto Operators' contribution to the National Lottery Authority, arguing that comparisons with KGL Technology Limited's GH¢173 million reported payment against private operators' combined GH¢44.9 million in 2025 licence fees misrepresent the industry by ignoring different operating conditions and the broader economic impact of PLOs.
15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The union representing National Lottery Authority workers has issued a formal strike notice effective June 24, 2026, citing poor working conditions, inadequate equipment, operational challenges, and alleged governance lapses including CBA violations and non-transparent recruitment practices.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Lottery Authority's local union has issued formal notice of intent to strike from June 24, 2026, citing deplorable working conditions, lack of office equipment, faulty air conditioning, and unhygienic facilities. The union said it will proceed with a total shutdown if a satisfactory agreement is not reached by June 19, 2026.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Daily Guide argues that KGL's GH¢173 million payment to the National Lottery Authority is being overstated as corporate achievement, when it actually reflects state-granted monopolistic control over USSD and digital lottery channels that yields supernormal profits without competing against other licensed operators.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
A private citizen has submitted separate Right to Information Act requests to the Ghana Revenue Authority and the National Lottery Authority seeking extensive financial and operational records from lottery and gaming companies operating in Ghana, covering periods from 2012 to 2025 and involving dozens of firms.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that KGL's GH¢173 million payment to the National Lottery Authority and its higher contributions versus other operators result from state-backed monopolistic control over USSD and digital lottery channels, rather than corporate ingenuity or outcompetition.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 2026 European Lotteries Industry Days in Marrakesh, Morocco, Ghana's NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam called on members of European Lotteries and the African Lotteries Association to intensify efforts against illegal gambling to protect economies and citizens from revenue losses. The conference, themed "Lotteries Bridging Continents," brought together over 200 participants to share best practices on responsible gaming, digital solutions, and strategies to combat illegal practices.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
National Lottery Authority staff are threatening industrial action over deteriorating working conditions, ageing operational vehicles, and a proposed 12 percent salary increase they say is inadequate given rising inflation and cost of living. The union also accuses management of failing to consult labour representatives on key financial decisions affecting staff income levels.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Labour Union of the National Lottery Authority has threatened industrial action if management does not address grievances within 14 days, citing concerns including obsolete POS terminals, deteriorating facilities, recruitment practices, unsafe vehicles, illegal lottery competition, payment delays, and alleged procurement irregularities in software outsourcing.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of Ghana's National Lottery Authority addressed European Lotteries and African Lotteries Association members at the 2026 EL Industry Days in Morocco, urging a coordinated effort to combat illegal gambling and protect economies from revenue losses. The conference, themed "Lotteries Bridging Continents," brought together over 200 participants to share best practices on responsible gaming, digital solutions, and strategies against illegal operators.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the European Lotteries Industry Days in Marrakesh, the NLA Director-General urged members to combat illegal gambling to protect economies and citizens from revenue losses. The conference, themed "Lotteries Bridging Continents," aims to foster collaboration between Europe and Africa on gaming industry challenges, responsible gaming, and strategies against illegal practices.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
KGL Technology Limited paid GH¢173,360,000 to the National Lottery Authority in 2025, equivalent to 3.86 times the combined payments of the 29 other licensed operators, which together remitted GH¢44,900,161.23. KGL's contribution accounted for 79.4 percent of the total GH¢218.3 million paid by all licensed private operators in 2025.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Businessman Albert Teye won Kia Ghana's World Cup call-in contest on Joy FM, securing an all-expenses-paid trip to watch the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada or the United States. The prize includes visa processing, accommodation, airfare and match tickets.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Lottery Authority has directed all lotto operators and licensees to comply strictly with the approved 25% commission rate for retailers and agents, warning that payments above this rate—even as incentives or bonuses—are illegal. The NLA said non-compliance could result in suspension or revocation of operating licences.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank PLC rewarded five lucky customers with an all-expenses-paid trip to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico through its 'Pa-To-Pa' savings campaign, which rewarded customers who consistently deposited multiples of GH¢300 into their accounts.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Lottery Authority has praised GCB Bank for its commitment to fairness and transparency in executing the "Pa To To Pa Promo" campaign, which ran from December 2025 to April 2026. The NLA, which closely monitored the promotion under its regulatory mandate, confirmed it was satisfied with the conduct of the draw, conducted with integrity and accountability.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Absa Bank Ghana is running an Island Escape promotion from May 4 to July 31, 2026, offering customers chances to win all-expenses-paid trips to Mauritius for two and weekend getaways at Ghanaian resorts. Customers enter by spending a minimum of GH¢350 on Absa cards, with monthly draws supervised by the National Lottery Authority.
6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Absa Bank Ghana is offering customers all-expenses-paid trips to Mauritius and weekend getaways at local resorts through its Island Escape promotion, running from 4 May to 31 July 2026. Customers can enter by spending a minimum of GHS 350 on any Absa card, with three winners receiving trips to Mauritius and nine winners receiving sponsored weekend stays in Ghana.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NLA Director-General Sammi Awuku and KGL Group CEO Alex Apau Dadey are expected to attend LONACI's 55th anniversary celebration in Abidjan on April 30, 2026, alongside lottery directors and World Lottery Association representatives from across Africa.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has awarded business magnate Daniel McKorley the Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Medal in recognition of his contributions to business, job creation and community development. The honour was presented at the World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball held at Manhyia Palace as part of celebrations marking the Asantehene's 27th coronation anniversary.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Lottery Authority Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said a presidential directive-ordered review of the NLA's contractual agreement with KGL Technology Limited has been completed, and the Presidency has affirmed the NLA's mandate to enter into such agreements. He noted that negotiations are ongoing to improve the State's revenue returns from the contract.
24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hassan Ayariga, founder of the All People's Congress, has called on government to review the National Lottery Authority's agreement with KGL Technology Limited, saying the exclusive control over the 5/90 lottery's digital and USSD channels creates a monopoly that undermines transparency and fair competition.
23 April 2026 · The Chronicle →