Ghana’s Gaming Commission has ordered all licensed gaming operators to integrate their platforms with the National Identification Authority’s (NIA) biometric verification system, giving companies 14 days to submit integration plans and 30 days to complete full deployment.
The directive, issued in an August 11 press release signed by Acting Commissioner Emmanuel Quainoo, marks a significant regulatory push toward tighter identity controls in the country’s gaming industry.
“All licensed operators are directed to immediately begin onboarding with the NIA,” the Commission stated. “Confirmation of integration plans must be submitted within fourteen (14) days, and biometric access system testing and deployment completed within thirty (30) days.”
The move is part of broader efforts to align Ghana’s gaming regulations with international standards and enhance oversight of an industry that has grown rapidly in recent years.
Failure to comply could lead to severe penalties, including suspension of operational licenses and the possibility of non-renewal in upcoming licensing cycles, the Commission warned. Compliance will also factor into each operator’s operational audit.
“We trust that all operators will cooperate fully with this directive and contribute meaningfully to raising industry standards,” Mr. Quainoo said.
Gaming companies requiring technical assistance have been advised to contact the NIA Technical Services Unit at idverification@nia.gov.gh, and to copy the Gaming Commission at ict@gamingcommission.gov.gh.
The mandate is part of Ghana’s wider push to modernize regulatory frameworks across key sectors, leveraging digital identification infrastructure developed by the NIA.
