Ghana’s National Lottery Authority meets Lotto companies to address modernisation and regulation
High-level talks with the Association of Lotto Marketing Companies focused on unregistered operators, contract reviews and new terminal technology.
Ghana.- Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) has stepped up efforts to strengthen oversight and modernise operations in the lottery sector following a high-level meeting with the Association of Lotto Marketing Companies (LMC). The session on October 22 was led by NLA Director General Mohammed Abdul-Salam and LMC Chairman Francis Opoku.
A NLA press release said: “Abdul-Salam highlighted that one of the major challenges of the Authority is clamping down on activities of unregistered lotto operators. The introduction of new identification stickers and other strategies would help manage the situation effectively.”
The executives also addressed a range of operational and financial matters, including contracts with KGL, a private technology company partnered with the NLA that manages digital lottery operations. KGL’s agreements were a central focus in discussions on enhancing transparency and efficiency, alongside contracts with third-party collaborators.
The meeting also covered the LMCs’ Stabilisation Fund – a reserve to maintain operational stability – and their Legacy Debt, which covers outstanding obligations from past operations. Abdul-Salam said that matters concerning contracts, the Stabilisation Fund and Legacy Debt are subject to Board decisions and appropriate procedural processes, and would be reviewed to ensure mutual benefit for all stakeholders.
Operational modernisation was another key topic. Abdul-Salam added that a state-of-the-art terminal is currently undergoing testing. “Once completed, the terminals will be made available to the LMCs to enhance their operations and improve productivity,” he said.
Abdul-Salam thanked the executives for their initiative and encouraged them to formally submit any grievances and proposals for onward submission to the Board for further deliberations aimed at achieving mutual benefits.
LMC Chairman Francis Opoku welcomed the engagement, appreciating the chance to discuss operational and regulatory matters with the Authority.
