Responsible Gambling in Ghana

Betting should be entertainment, not a financial strategy or a way to solve problems.

The Golden Rules of Betting in Ghana

✗Only gamble with money you can afford to lose completely.
✗Never bet to recover losses — this is called 'chasing' and leads to bigger losses.
✗Never borrow money or use rent/food money to place bets.
✗Betting is never a reliable source of income.
✗If you feel the urge to bet when stressed or sad, please call the helpline.

Problem gambling can affect anyone. The following signs may indicate that betting has become a problem:

Spending more time or money on betting than intended

Betting to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression

Lying to family or friends about betting activity

Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities to bet

Using mobile money reserved for bills or food to bet

Feeling anxious or restless when not betting

Repeatedly failing to cut back or stop betting

Borrowing money or selling belongings to fund bets

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Independent Gambling Charity

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