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NLA Commissions Refurbished Ultra-Modern Brennan Hall
21 Oct

NLA Commissions Refurbished Ultra-Modern Brennan Hall

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For decades, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has entertained, thrilled, and enriched fans, patrons, and viewers with its exciting Games and Draws. From its first Draw, held on 29th September 1962, with a first prize sum of 5,000 pounds, to current draws where lucky players win sums of 200,000 cedis, the NLA has not stopped giving to its patrons. At the core of this excitement is the room where these fortunes are made, and lives are transformed: the NLA’s Draw Studio, Brennan Hall. Constructed about thirty years ago under the leadership of Colonel Martin Gbikpi, who served as Director-General of…
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NLA Committed To Fairness And Growth – Sammi Awuku
30 Sep

NLA Committed To Fairness And Growth – Sammi Awuku

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The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority(NLA), Mr Samuel Awuku, reassured the public that the authority is committed to ensuring fairness in the industry, stating that everyone should have a fair chance to win. Speaking at the Ghana Gaming and Lottery Awards in Accra, he said “ Let me reassure the public that the NLA is committed to ensuring fairness in the industry” Board Chairman of the NLA, Gary Nimako-Marfo called for a merger between the NLA and the Gaming Commission to streamline regulatory processes. He also mentioned that the NLA had issued licenses to 28 lottery companies whose licenses…
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NLA Turns Around Financial Fortunes — Revises Plan To Clamp Down On Illegal Operators
15 Aug

NLA Turns Around Financial Fortunes — Revises Plan To Clamp Down On Illegal Operators

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National Lottery Authority (NLA) has turned around its financial fortunes to continue on its profits trajectory. The authority faced financial challenges in recent years, recording a loss of GH¢788,818 in 2020 and a more significant loss of GH¢17.1 million in 2021. However, NLA in the last couple of years, paid the debt in full and managed a turnaround in 2022, posting a profit of GH¢2.5 million and GH¢2.6 million last year. The recovery followed a Bank of Ghana (BoG) has bought 65.4 tonnes of gold, valued at US$5.07 billion since inception of the domestic gold purchase programme a couple of…
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NLA Approves 25% Commission For Lotto Writers
12 Aug

NLA Approves 25% Commission For Lotto Writers

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The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has announced a 25% commission for lotto writers in Ghana, up from 20%. Chairman of the NLA Board, Mr Gary Nimako who announced their approval of the new rate at NLA’s encounter with Editors at Abokobi in the Greater Accra Region, said the change, will take effect at the end of August 2024. Mr. Nimako clarified that the new 25% commission applies only to lotto companies licensed by the NLA. The Lotto Act, Act 722, grants the NLA Board the authority to determine the commission rates for lotto writers. Writers used to receive a 25%…
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Sammi Awuku Elected Vice President Of African Lotteries Association
12 Mar

Sammi Awuku Elected Vice President Of African Lotteries Association

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In a significant development for the African Lotteries Association (ALA), Samuel Awuku, the Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Ghana, has been elected as the Vice President at the ALA’s General Meeting held in Casablanca, Morocco, on March 8, 2024. This historic election marks the first time a Director-General from an Anglophone country has ascended to the Vice Presidency of the ALA since its establishment in December 1981. The ALA General Meeting, which saw members from across the continent come together, was convened to discuss the association’s Activity Report and elect new leaders for its Executive Committee. Dramane…
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NLA Good Causes Foundation Transforms Anlo Town In Koforidua
23 Feb

NLA Good Causes Foundation Transforms Anlo Town In Koforidua

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In a significant development for the community of Anlo Town, the NLA’s Good Causes Foundation has commissioned and donated several crucial facilities. This thoughtful initiative includes a state-of-the-art 10-seater ultra-modern WC, mechanized borehole, a polytank, one storeroom, and one office, all aimed at bringing about positive change and improving the quality of life for the residents. The commissioning event was attended by community leaders and local officials who gathered to witness the official handover of these much-needed amenities. The Director General of the National Lottery Authority, Mr. Samuel Awuku in his address, expressed immense pride in being able to contribute…
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NLA To Embark On Swoops To Arrest Illegal Lotto Operators
22 Feb

NLA To Embark On Swoops To Arrest Illegal Lotto Operators

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The Management of the National Lotteries Authority (NLA) says it will continue to embark on swoops to arrest illegal lotto operators, arraign them and secure convictions as part of efforts to sanitize the space. According to the authority, this aggressive move is to ensure that losses made by the government and the NLA to illegal operators are minimized. Speaking to Citi News on the sidelines of the commissioning of a 10-seater public toilet facility in Koforidua for the people of Anlo Town, the Director-General of NLA, Sammy Awuku, said the surge in illegal lottery operations is gradually coming to an…
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National Lottery Authority Opens 2024 Lotto Operator Registration
31 Oct

National Lottery Authority Opens 2024 Lotto Operator Registration

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The National Lottery Authority (NLA) is pleased to announce the commencement of registration for Lotto operators for the year 2024. This registration process is open to all entities and individuals interested in operating and selling Lotto products, ensuring compliance with the legal framework defined by the National Lotto Act, 2006 (Act 722), and the Lotto Regulation, 2008 (L.I. 1948). Prospective operators can obtain application forms from all NLA offices located nationwide, starting from Friday, October 27, 2023. The deadline for the submission of these application forms is set for Friday, November 17, 2023. One notable change for the year 2024…
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NLA Board Commiserates With Former President Kufuor
04 Oct

NLA Board Commiserates With Former President Kufuor

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The National Lottery Authority (NLA) Governing Board, led by His Eminence, Torgbui Francis Seth Nyonyo, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, called on Former President H.E John Agyekum Kufuor, to commiserate with him on the demise of his wife, Former First Lady, Mrs. Theresa Kufuor. Surrounded by family and well-wishers, the NLA delegation expressed their deepest sympathies to the family of Former President John Agyekum Kufuor. The Board Chairman, His Eminence Torgbui Francis Seth Nyonyo, signed the Book of Condolence on behalf of the National Lottery Authority. Mrs. Theresa Kufuor, who passed on October 1, 2023, was the First Lady of…
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Lottery funding For Sports: The Way To Go
16 May

Lottery funding For Sports: The Way To Go

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During an interaction with visiting members of the Ghana Chess Federation in May 2021, the Minister for Youth and Sports, Mr Mustapha Ussif, highlighted the importance of a Sports Fund currently before Parliament, which, if passed, will aid in the development of various sporting disciplines in the country. He underlined his determination to see to it that the fund is approved by parliament. However, two years down the line, Parliament has yet to pass a Sports Fund. Sports Bill Prior to the Sports Fund, the Sports Bill was passed by Parliament in 2016. The Sports Bill was designed to aid…
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