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Betting, checked against the GCG register

OK Ghana editorial team

Licensed betting in Ghana, checked against the GCG register

The betting sites licensed in Ghana are the ones on the Gaming Commission of Ghana (GCG) register: for 2026 it lists 88 licence rows under 70 trade names, all valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026. OK Ghana covers only those operators, and for each one we follow the money: how cedis go in and come out by Mobile Money, with what fees, limits and waiting times the operator itself states.

Phone with a Mobile Money approval screen next to a magnifying glass over a printed licence register

Short answer

  • Licensed means listed on the GCG register at gamingcommission.gov.gh, not just a logo on a website.
  • SportyBet and MSport are both on the 2026 register for Sports Betting and Online Casino.
  • We quote each operator's own MoMo rules with the source. Our real-money test is still pending.

What OK Ghana does

OK Ghana is a consumer desk about legal betting in Ghana. We do two things.

  • Only operators on the GCG register. Before we write a word about a bookmaker, we look for its trade name on the GCG list of licensed operators. The register shows the trade name, the type of licence (for example Sports Betting or Online Casino), the issue and expiry dates and the city. If the name is not there, we do not review the operator and we do not link to it.
  • We follow the money by MoMo. Most Ghanaians fund a betting account from MTN MoMo, Telecel Cash or AirtelTigo Money. For each operator we set out what its own help pages and terms say about the minimum deposit, the minimum and maximum withdrawal, any fee, how long a cash-out should take and what can hold it up.

We have not yet opened accounts or moved real money with any operator. Every bookmaker file says so in a section called "Our own test", and we will update those pages with dated screenshots once the test is done. The how we test page explains both parts of the method.

Where to start

  • Check a licence yourself. Our licence check page shows how to read the GCG register and what to do when a name is missing.
  • Bookmaker files. The first two files cover SportyBet and MSport: licence rows, MoMo deposits and cash-outs, terms that matter, and the player protection tools each one offers. The full list is on the bookmakers page.
  • MoMo desk. The MoMo desk explains how deposits and withdrawals by Mobile Money work, which charges can apply and how to protect your PIN.
  • Guides. Plain explanations of things people ask about every day, starting with booking codes and the bet slip. See the guides section.
Signpost with four directions: licence check, bookmaker files, MoMo desk and guides
Signpost with four directions: licence check, bookmaker files, MoMo desk and guides

What we do not do

  • We do not sell tips, predictions or VIP groups, and we never will.
  • We do not publish "sure odds", "fixed matches" or anything that says a bet is guaranteed. There is no such thing.
  • We do not cover operators that are not on the GCG register. Several well-known brands are missing from the 2026 list, for example Bet9ja, Paripesa, Linebet and Bet365. We mention such names only to say they are not on the register.
  • We do not present betting as a way to earn money or to fix money problems. It is entertainment that costs money.
Three crossed-out items: sure odds, paid tips and unlicensed sites
Three crossed-out items: sure odds, paid tips and unlicensed sites

How we are paid

Some buttons that take you to an operator may be partner links: if you open an account through one, the operator may pay us. Each button says whether it is a partner link. Partner deals never change which operators we cover, how we score them or the minuses we write. The full rules are on our affiliate disclosure page.

Responsible play

Betting is for adults only: 18+. Gambling is addictive. Set a budget before you play, use the deposit limits and time-outs the operator offers, and never borrow or use money meant for rent, school fees or food. The Gaming Commission of Ghana runs a self-exclusion programme and a toll-free line, 0800 454 545. Our responsible gaming page has the practical steps and contacts.

Licensed operators in Ghana are regulated by the Gaming Commission of Ghana. Gamble responsibly.

Questions people ask

Is online betting legal in Ghana?

Betting is legal when it is offered by an operator licensed by the Gaming Commission of Ghana under the Gaming Act 2006 (Act 721). Operating without a licence is an offence under the Act.

How long is a GCG licence valid?

The licences on the current register were all issued on 1 January 2026 and expire on 31 December 2026. We will check the register again for 2027 in January.

Is there still a 10% tax on betting winnings?

The 10% withholding tax on betting winnings was abolished from 2 April 2025 by the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2025. Operators still pay 20% tax on their gross gaming revenue.

Does OK Ghana run a betting site?

No. We are an information desk, not an operator. We cannot take bets, hold your money or settle a dispute on an operator's behalf.

Sources

  1. GCG licensed operators (checked 10 Nov 2026)
  2. Gaming Act 2006 (Act 721)
  3. MoFEP: Parliament approves tax and fiscal reforms (27 Mar 2025)
  4. GNA: Parliament abolishes 10% withholding tax on bet winnings (Mar 2025)