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Ghana · licences checked 27 August 2026

Best online casinos in Ghana

The short answer

Yes. Online casino gambling is legal in Ghana through operators licensed by the Gaming Commission, which has interpreted the Gaming Act 2006 as allowing a licensed operator to run land-based and online platforms under the same licence.

Ghana is also the best market on this list for a winning player. The 10% withholding tax on winnings was abolished on 2 April 2025 by the Income Tax Amendment Act, so you now keep the full amount.

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Two GCG permits, both published

Registered at a Ghana address

  • GCSB26P6530V
  • GCCA26F4809K
  • 32 Castle Rd, Accra
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  • MTN MoMo
  • Telecel Cash
  • AT Money
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SportyBet

Ghana-domiciled operator

Registered locally rather than offshore

  • GCG registered
  • Fast MoMo payouts
  • Local support
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  • MTN MoMo
  • Telecel Cash
  • AT Money
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100% up to GHS 5,500

The highest ceiling in Ghana

  • Sports and casino permits
  • Valid to 31 Dec 2026
  • Accra registered
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  • MTN MoMo
  • Card
  • Crypto
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Soccabet

Ghanaian-owned, with retail shops

Cash in and out in person

  • GCG licensed
  • Physical branches
  • Cedi accounts
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  • MTN MoMo
  • Cash
  • Bank
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22Bet

GCG registered

International brand holding a Ghana permit

  • Wide market range
  • Casino included
  • MoMo supported
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  • MTN MoMo
  • Card
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The rules, in full

10%tax on winnings
18minimum age
GHScurrency
Licensed and regulatedstatus

Ghana is the friendliest regulated market on this list for players, for one straightforward reason: since April 2025 you keep everything you win.

The 10% withholding tax on winnings was introduced in 2023 and abolished two years later by the Income Tax Amendment Act 2025. Ghana is now unusual in West Africa in taking nothing from the player directly, taxing operators instead.

Licensing runs through the Gaming Commission of Ghana, which has taken the view that the Gaming Act 2006 lets a licensed operator run online alongside land-based operations without a separate remote licence. Roughly ninety operators were licensed as of mid-2025, so the field is crowded and the licence is a floor rather than a recommendation.

MethodDeposit speedWithdrawal speedDaily capLast tested
MTN MoMoInstantMinutes to a few hoursWallet tier dependentNot tested
Telecel CashInstant1 to 6 hoursWallet tier dependentNot tested
AT MoneyInstant1 to 6 hoursWallet tier dependentNot tested
Bank transferSame day1 to 3 working daysBank dependentNot tested
Mobile money is the default here and MTN MoMo has the widest operator support. Withdrawals normally return to the same wallet you deposited from, so depositing by card and expecting a mobile money payout usually fails verification.

Common questions

Do I pay tax on casino winnings in Ghana?
No. The 10% withholding tax on winnings was abolished on 2 April 2025 by the Income Tax Amendment Act 2025. You are entitled to the full amount. An operator still deducting 10% is doing something it should not be, and is worth challenging.
Does an operator need a separate licence for online play?
Not a separate one. The Gaming Commission has read the Gaming Act 2006 as permitting a licensed operator to run both land-based and online platforms under the same licence. Online sports betting sits in Class 2 and interactive gaming in Class 5.
How many licensed operators are there?
Around ninety were active as of mid-2025. That is a large field for the size of the market, so the licence alone does not tell you much about quality — payout speed and bonus terms separate them.

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