Betting firms

Betting companies have since 2019 paid an estimated GH¢450million to government in various forms including taxes and licencing fees, according to data available at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Secretary of the Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operators (GHASBO), Dr. Kweku Ainuson – who disclosed this at a compliance workshop organised for members of the Association in Accra, said the US$100billion global sports betting industry has significantly contributed to growth of the world economy, including Ghana. GHASBO also appealed to government through the GRA to reconsider the effective date of July 1, 2023 for implementation of the amended Act, which slaps a…