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The Member of Parliament for Assin Central and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has stated his intention to raise the betting tax when he is elected as president to discourage the youth from veering off track. Making an appearance on Accra-based UTV, the flagbearer hopeful highlighted concerns about …

Mohammed-Muntaka Mubarak, the Member of Parliament of Asawase appears to have broken ranks with the National Democratic Congress over the 10% withholding tax on sports betting. Whiles the party through its young wing has declared their official stance which is a complete rejection of the controversial tax policy, Muntaka Mubarak has welcomed it. According …

Professional Gamer and betting expert Enoch Hood has shared his view on introducing a 10% tax on betting winnings in the country. Taking to Twitter, Hood said some people may turn to unlicensed or offshore betting sites to avoid paying additional taxes and it can result in an increase in …

Six men have been handed hefty sentences for a spate of business robberies at betting operators in KwaZulu-Natal in 2019. They range in age from 23 to 32 years old. Sphamandla Njini Zuma, 25; Thabiso Gumede, 32; Mvuyiso Dondi, 30; Maswenkosi Mazwe, 27; Sifiso Mhlongo, 23; and Serry Myboy Ngcobo, …

Black Stars defender, Alexander Djiku has reportedly been banned by the French Football Association for betting on matches. According to a report filed by Ghanasoccernet, Djiku was handed a one-match ban by the Professional Football League (LFP) in France after investigations concluded over widespread betting by players and officials. He …

There is no guarantee of return in betting and as such, people are often advised to bet with an amount they are willing to lose and desist from using people’s money or company funds to stake betting. People have gone to jail while others have lost their jobs for using …

A church elder has dedicated himself to preaching and advocating against betting addiction. Jonathan arrived at this decision after losing huge sums of money on sports betting. Not only did he lose money including his wife’s savings, but he has also gone from owning three houses and a fleet of …

Disgraced AshantiGold President Kwaku Frimpong who has been banned for 10 years from all football activities following his involvement in match manipulation was once in the news for betting in 2018. AshantiGold President Kwaku Frimpong, according to a report by Ghanasoccernet.com, lost his expensive Lamborghini to betting in a game …

Two Ghana Premier League players and a referee have been busted for their involvement in betting scandals by the FIFA/CAF integrity team. One match official whose name has been given as Isaac Osei is said to have had a betting history of the Ghana Premier League on his phone. It …

Board member of Accra Hearts of Oak Alhaji Akanbi says betting syndicates are destroying the local game in the country adding Ghanaian clubs are also engaging in betting to survive. In recent times, issues of match fixing and manipulation have dominated the local league and has reportedly deterred investors from …