A practical guide for gaming businesses and players in Ghana: how to prevent harm, spot it early and get support.
Operator guide
Good practice for responsible gaming
15 areas and 69 practical tips drawn from common industry practice. Open any area for ideas you can put to work. Use what fits your business. These are suggestions, not rules, so always check current requirements with the Gaming Commission of Ghana.
Areas you have opened
Prevent6 areas
Policy, age checks, limits, responsible marketing, staff training and payments that keep people safe stop harm before it starts.
Detect3 areas
Behaviour patterns, good records and the right measures show who may need attention.
Support4 areas
Clear steps, self-exclusion, good service and trained staff help players regain control.
Partners and data2 areas
Protect what players share with you and hold partners to your standards.
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Ideas for your product
Player tools worth considering
Suggestions, not requirements: tools many operators offer so players can stay in control. Try them the way a player would.
Decide how long you will play before you start.
When the dial is full, stop, even if you are winning.
Use a phone alarm as a back-up.
Notes from the desk3
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Verify age before money moves
Confirm every player is 18 or older before the first deposit.
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Offer real limits
Limits should be easy to find, instant to set and slow to loosen.
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03
Record and report
Keep records of interventions and exclusions.
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Our consultancy team can talk through these suggestions with you and help you check them against current Gaming Commission of Ghana rules.
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