Business News of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe President of the World Lottery Association (WLA), Andreas Kotter, says the WLA is committed to strengthening and supporting its member states in Africa to send a positive signal and boost their confidence. They discussed ways the WLA can assist Ghana and Africa in combating illegal lottery activities and promoting responsible gaming, particularly regarding underage gambling. He is the first German to be elected as WLA President in October 2024 and is poised to strengthen the WLA as the global exchange and knowledge platform in gambling. Ghana, A Potential ChoiceGhana could become the first West-African country to host the World Lottery Summit in 2028, if approved by the WLA Executive Committee. The Authority also hosted the ALA Seminar on Responsible Gaming in December 2022, which featured Madam Rebecca Paul, the immediate past WLA President, and Ms. Lynne Roiter, the General Secretary, along with other leaders from the WLA, European Lotteries (EL), and ALA.

Source: GhanaWeb February 09, 2026 18:55 UTC