Led by NLA Director General Hon. Peter L. Solo<\/strong>, the inspection team included Hon. Richlue O. Burphy<\/strong>, Deputy Director General for Lotto Games, and Ennish L. Fahnbulleh<\/strong>, Deputy Director General for Administration. They visited Blue Star\u2019s headquarters on 18th Street, Sinkor, Monrovia and the draw room at the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) compound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The delegation evaluated key operational components, including the physical integrity of draw equipment, the randomness and fairness of draw procedures and ticket security from issuance to validation. They also reviewed the recruitment and training of over 500 point-of-sale (POS) agents and mobilisers across Montserrado, Margibi, Bong, Grand Bassa and Nimba counties, as well as Blue Star\u2019s compliance with international lottery standards.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking to reporters during the tour, Solo emphasised the NLA\u2019s dedication to accountability. He said: \u201cThe NLA remains dedicated to creating a fair and trustworthy lottery environment for all Liberians. Integrity is non-negotiable in building public trust.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n He further noted that the authority\u2019s oversight extends beyond technical compliance to cultivating a culture of responsible gaming, with plans to monitor player behaviour and prevent addiction through public education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blue Star High Tech Liberia Limited<\/strong> was awarded the contract to operate the 5\/90 Ball Lotto Games in February 2025 following a competitive international bidding process overseen by the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC)<\/strong>. The company is tasked with managing the daily fixed-odds draw where players select five numbers from 1 to 90. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Blue Star has invested approximately $2.5m<\/strong> in infrastructure, including state-of-the-art draw machines and a secure ticketing system, to ensure operational reliability. The operator\u2019s draw room at the LBS compound features advanced surveillance and automated ball-drawing technology, designed to guarantee randomness and transparency.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clement Adu Sarpong<\/strong>, Blue Star\u2019s Chief Executive Officer, said that the initiative has already created 150 direct jobs and aims to employ over 1,000 indirect workers,<\/strong> including POS agents and field mobilisers, by the end of 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ahead of the September 6<\/strong> draw, the NLA plans to launch a nationwide outreach initiative to educate Liberians on game rules and responsible gambling. The campaign will include town hall meetings, radio programs and digital advertisements, with a focus on ensuring players understand the odds – about 1 in 43.9 millio<\/strong>n for the jackpot – and the value of playing responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The inspection aligns with Liberia\u2019s wider push to enhance revenue generation and attract private sector investment, as evidenced by recent initiatives like the Liberia Revenue Authority\u2019s digital tax payment system and discussions with the World Bank on boosting private sector growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Experts estimate that a well-regulated lottery could contribute 2-3 per cent<\/strong> to Liberia\u2019s GDP within three years, drawing parallels with Kenya\u2019s national lottery, which generated $15m <\/strong>for public projects in 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/photo-1518133120397-258d5eb470c6-300x200.jpg\")
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