Also known as: NLA
National Lottery Authority — Ghana's lottery regulator deploying POS terminals and targeting paperless operations, facing worker strike threats.
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Business & Financial Times
…at EL Industries Days 2026 The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mr. …
NLA DG calls for joint fight against illegal gamblingJoy Online
Staff of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) are threatening industrial action over what they describe as deteriorating working conditions, ageing operational vehicles, and an unsatisfactory salary review process. …
NLA staff threaten industrial action over working conditions and salary disputeJoy Online
The Labour Union of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has threatened to embark on industrial action if management fails to address a range of operational and staff welfare concerns within the next 14 days. …
NLA staff give management 14 days to resolve grievances or face strikeJoy Online
The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has urged members of European Lotteries (EL) and the African Lotteries Association (ALA), as well as stakeholders in the gaming and lottery industry, to be relentless in the fight against illegal …
NLA Director-General calls for a concerted effort in fight against illegal gamblingJoy Online
The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has urged members of European Lotteries (EL) and the African Lotteries Association (ALA), as well as stakeholders in the gaming and lottery industry, to be relentless in the fight against illegal …
NLA Director-General calls for a concerted effort in fight against illegal gamblingBusiness & Financial Times
… nearly four times the combined total of 29 other licensed operators KGL Technology Limited remitted GH¢173,360,000 to the National Lottery Authority (NLA) in the 2025 financial year, a figure that is 3.86 times the combined payments of the 29 other licensed collaborators and Pr …
KGL paid GH¢173m to NLA in 2025Joy Online
… The winners of the Kia Sportage promotion are expected to be selected through a live draw in partnership with the National Lottery Authority (NLA).
Albert Teye wins Kia Ghana World Cup contest grand prize on Joy FMJoy Online
The National Lottery Authority has directed all Lotto Marketing Companies, Private Lotto Operators, collaborators and licensees to comply strictly with the approved 25% commission rate for retailers and agents. …
NLA warns lotto operators against paying commissions above approved 25% rateDaily Guide
… The grand finale of the bank’s popular ‘Pa-To-Pa’ Promo was held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, bringing together customers, bank officials, media personalities and representatives of the National Lottery Authority (NLA). …
GCB Bank Flies Customers To FIFA World CupJoy Online
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has commended GCB Bank for its commitment to fairness, transparency, and credibility in the execution of the “Pa To To Pa Promo:, which climaxed with a grand finale held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on Friday, May 8. …
NLA commends GCB Bank for fair, transparent “Pa To To Pa” Promo DrawSports betting has grown rapidly in Ghana, but many bettors do not understand the difference between licensed and unlicensed operators. Licensed platforms operate under regulatory oversight and offer recourse for disputes, while unlicensed ones operate without obligation to Ghanaian authorities.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports betting has grown rapidly in Ghana, but many bettors do not understand the difference between licensed and unlicensed operators. Licensed platforms operate under regulatory oversight and offer recourse for disputes, while unlicensed ones operate without obligation to Ghanaian authorities.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Absa Bank Ghana has concluded its Island Escape Campaign, rewarding 13 customers with travel experiences: four won all-expenses-paid trips for two to Mauritius, and nine received fully sponsored weekend trips to Ghana's premier resorts. Customers earned entries by spending a minimum of GH¢350 using an Absa debit or credit card.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North Sammi Awuku has denied reports that the Economic and Organised Crime Office arrested him on Saturday, August 15, appearing in a video on Sunday in Kumasi and stating he was participating in NPP regional elections. The reports had alleged his detention was linked to corruption and financial irregularities during his tenure as former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana has launched its 2026 M'ahitti Promo campaign, which will award GH¢1 million to three customers over four months, along with 12,000 daily prizes of GH¢100 and 48 weekly prizes of GH¢20,000. The promotion is designed to encourage greater use of Telecel's digital ecosystem and reward customer loyalty across the country.
31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Telecel Ghana has launched its 2026 M'ahitti Promo campaign to award GH¢1 million each to three lucky customers over four months, alongside daily and weekly prizes totalling GH¢100 and GH¢20,000 respectively. The promotion, organised with Kunim Global, aims to encourage use of Telecel's digital ecosystem and reward customer loyalty across all regions.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Three Telecel customers won monthly cash prizes (GH¢10,000, GH¢5,000, and GH¢2,000) in the second monthly draw of the 15th cycle of the Telecel Dream Car Promo, an SMS-based trivia promotion offering weekly and monthly cash rewards and a 4×4 vehicle every six months.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Lottery Authority, partnering with Fidelity Bank and technology partner Blue Penguin, is rolling out 5,000 modern POS terminals across Ghana to replace ageing 2G technology. The upgrade is intended to improve network connectivity, speed up transactions, increase instant prize payments, and strengthen the NLA's competitiveness in the lottery market.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Lottery Authority says it will transition to a fully paperless lottery system by end of July 2026, deploying point-of-sale machines with Fidelity Bank to eliminate manual transaction recording and compel electronic staking across the country.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →