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- Ghana\u2019s Gaming Commission examines gaming licence applicants\u2019 operating histories in Africa and other international markets, including whether they have been removed from any jurisdiction for misconduct, according to Acting Commissioner Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quainoo made the remarks at the African Lotteries and Gaming Association (ALGA) CEOs Forum 2026, and ALGA outlined them in a statement published on October 15.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quainoo said regulators have seen \u201crogue operators\u201d move from one jurisdiction to another, which he said makes thorough due diligence essential, and that operators can exploit gaps in regulatory oversight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quainoo said harmonisation of gambling regulation across African jurisdictions can begin with shared due diligence practices, supported by the exchange of information between regulators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- ALGA argued that cooperation between regulators could strengthen accountability, protect consumers and uphold the integrity of regulated gaming and lottery markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Ghana.- The African Lotteries and Gaming Association (ALGA) has highlighted Ghana\u2019s Gaming Commission\u2019s checks on gaming licence applicants\u2019 operating histories<\/strong> across Africa and other international markets, including whether they have been removed from a jurisdiction for misconduct. In a statement published on October 15, ALGA outlined remarks by Acting Commissioner Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo at its recent CEOs Forum 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quainoo warned that operators could move between jurisdictions and exploit gaps in regulatory oversight<\/strong>, making it important for regulators to examine applicants\u2019 records beyond their home markets. \u201cWe have seen rogue operators move from one jurisdiction to another, which makes thorough due diligence essential,\u201d said Quainoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said Ghana had already begun examining applicants\u2019 operating histories<\/strong> beyond its borders, including their records in other African markets and elsewhere. \u201cIn Ghana, we have already begun applying this approach. When an operator applies for a licence, we examine their operating history, both in Africa and elsewhere in the world, including whether they have been removed from any jurisdiction because of misconduct,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nALGA said operators\u2019 regulatory histories should be examined beyond national borders, including previous licensing activities, compliance records<\/strong> and instances in which licences may have been revoked for misconduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quainoo linked the approach to wider efforts to harmonise gambling regulation across African jurisdictions. \u201cI believe harmonisation can begin with these shared due diligence practices<\/strong>, supported by the exchange of information between regulators,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ALGA said regulators needed to move beyond policy discussions towards practical cooperation, including sharing intelligence and establishing common standards. The association argued that these measures could strengthen accountability, protect consumers and uphold the integrity of regulated gaming and lottery markets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- What checks does Ghana\u2019s Gaming Commission carry out on licence applicants?<\/strong> The Commission examines applicants\u2019 operating histories in Africa and elsewhere in the world. This includes previous licensing activity, compliance records and whether an applicant has been removed from a jurisdiction because of misconduct. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Why is Ghana applying cross-border due diligence to gaming operators?<\/strong> Acting Commissioner Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo said operators can move between jurisdictions and exploit gaps in regulatory oversight. He argued that thorough due diligence is therefore essential. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How does Ghana\u2019s approach relate to wider African regulatory harmonisation?<\/strong> Quainoo said harmonisation could begin with shared due diligence practices supported by information exchange between regulators. ALGA also called for practical cooperation, including intelligence sharing and common standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n - Why is Ghana applying cross-border due diligence to gaming operators?<\/strong> Acting Commissioner Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo said operators can move between jurisdictions and exploit gaps in regulatory oversight. He argued that thorough due diligence is therefore essential. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What checks does Ghana\u2019s Gaming Commission carry out on licence applicants?<\/strong> The Commission examines applicants\u2019 operating histories in Africa and elsewhere in the world. This includes previous licensing activity, compliance records and whether an applicant has been removed from a jurisdiction because of misconduct. <\/li>\n\n\n\n