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GFA Must Roll Out Strict Measures Against Match Fixing – Kojo Addae-Mensah

GFA Must Roll Out Strict Measures Against Match Fixing – Kojo Addae-Mensah

Databank’s Chief Executive Officer, Kojo Addae-Mensah, has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to implement stringent measures to combat gambling and match-fixing in the Ghana Premier League. His plea follows remarks from Dr Daniel McKorley, Executive Chairman of McDan Group of Companies that gambling issues are a major reason he hesitates to sponsor the league. Acknowledging the seriousness of the issue during an interview on Asempa FM‘s Ultimate Sports Show, Addae-Mensah stated, “We don’t have clear evidence, but there’s no smoke without fire.” He stressed the importance of establishing deterrent measures to dissuade players and club officials from participating in betting…
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Ghana’s Betting Tax: Balancing Revenue Boost And Responsible Gambling

Ghana’s Betting Tax: Balancing Revenue Boost And Responsible Gambling

Over the past ten years, the betting sector in Ghana has experienced remarkable expansion, attracting numerous betting firms to establish a presence in the country. As part of the government’s strategy to enhance revenue generation for developmental purposes, a new measure has been implemented as of Tuesday, August 15, 2023. This measure involves the introduction of a withholding tax set at 10% for both betting and lottery winnings. It’s important to note that this tax will not be applied to the initial amount invested in placing bets or participating in the games. Rather, it will solely be imposed on the…
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