Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam<\/strong> outlined the plans<\/strong>, highlighting improvements <\/strong>to internal systems and the way the lottery serves the public<\/strong>. \u201cIn 2026, there are some key reforms we intend to implement as far as the governance <\/strong>of the National Lottery Authority is concerned. We will also be introducing more products for the gaming<\/strong> public,\u201d said Abdul-Salam, according to GhanaWeb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Abdul-Salam made these remarks following the African Lotteries Association\u2019s<\/strong> (ALA) end-of-year review meeting in Accra, where he serves as Vice President. The meeting reviewed 2025 operations and charted plans for the year ahead, reinforcing the Authority\u2019s focus on governance and product<\/strong> expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The NLA is also modernising its retail <\/strong>infrastructure. Abdul-Salam told Ghana\u2019s Parliament that the Authority plans to deploy approximately 5,000 new point-of-sale terminals<\/strong> through a partnership with Fidelity Bank. The new terminals will replace outdated <\/strong>equipment, reduce reliance on informal outlets and extend the Authority\u2019s reach nationwide<\/strong>, improving transparency and operational oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This follows several initiatives introduced in recent months. On September 1, 2025<\/strong>, the NLA rolled out a QR-enabled sticker system<\/strong> for agents and \u201clotto writers\u201d registered under private operators. The system allows enforcement teams to verify licensed operators in real time and distinguish them from unlicenced<\/strong> sellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Abdul-Salam added: \u201cThe stickers, which display operator details and a compliance QR code, are part of broader efforts to rationalise operations and ensure licensed activity is more easily trackable<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In December 2025<\/strong>,<\/strong> the NLA moved its live draws to Ghana Television<\/strong> (GTV), airing immediately after the 8pm prime-time<\/strong> news. The change aims to increase visibility<\/strong> and boost public confidence in the lottery process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of its crackdown<\/strong> on illegal activity, the Authority issued public warnings in January 2026<\/strong>, urging players to use only authorised <\/strong>platforms and licenced agents when placing bets. The move reinforces the NLA\u2019s commitment to protecting players<\/strong> and maintaining the integrity of the lottery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With these measures, the NLA is positioning itself for a year of transformation<\/strong>, combining governance reforms, technology upgrades and strengthened transparency<\/strong> to serve the gaming public more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ghana\u2019s approach is also drawing attention across the continent. Its 5\/90 lottery<\/strong> model and governance measures are regarded by industry observers as influential for operators and regulators <\/strong>in countries such as Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, offering guidance on modernising lottery operations and improving regulatory oversight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\nTracking and transparency for players<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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