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10 June 2026

SportyBet Ghana Licence — GCG Number, Class A Reference & How to Verify

By Kwame Osei · Lead reviewer 3 min read

Quick answer

SportyBet Ghana operates under Gaming Commission of Ghana (GCG). The licence is verifiable on the GCG official licensee list. The brand has held the licence continuously since 2019.

(see GCG licensee list)
Licence number
Class A
Sports betting
2019
First issued
GCG
Regulator

How to verify the licence

  1. Open gamingcommission.gov.gh/licensed-operators/ in your browser.
  2. Search the list for “SportyBet” or “SportyBet Ghana”.
  3. The licence number shown should match (see GCG licensee list) and the category should be Sports Betting.
  4. If you want to confirm by phone, the GCG main line is +233 302 666 222.
What a sports-betting licence means

The GCG sports-betting licence authorises the operator to accept bets on real-world sporting events, run accumulators, and offer ancillary products (cashout, live betting). Licensees are subject to annual renewal, financial reporting requirements, and compliance with the GCG Advertising Guidelines.

Annual renewal

GCG licences are renewed annually. SportyBet has renewed its licence each year since 2019. The GCG publishes the renewed licensee list at the start of each year; we re-verify this page within 14 days of each list update.

The licensed entity

The Ghana licensed entity is registered with the Registrar General’s Department. The same entity holds the licence and operates the local consumer-facing brand; there’s no separate offshore holding company in this case. Physical office: Accra Central.

Compliance with GCG Advertising Guidelines

In January 2025 the Gaming Commission published the Advertising Guidelines of the Gaming Commission, restricting gambling advertising in Ghana. Key rules:

  • No celebrity endorsements implying wealth from gambling.
  • No imagery of “winners” living luxurious lifestyles.
  • Mandatory responsible-gambling messaging on all advertising.
  • Age-gate (18+) on all gambling content.

SportyBet’s advertising in Ghana broadly complies — TV/radio spots avoid the prohibited framing, and the website displays 18+ warning prominently. No GCG enforcement action against SportyBet for advertising violations has been recorded.

Escalating a dispute to GCG

If SportyBet doesn’t resolve a complaint within 14 days through their support channel (ghana.support@sportybet.com), you can escalate to the Gaming Commission:

GCG complaint escalation

Email: complaints@gamingcommission.gov.gh
Phone: +233 302 666 222
Physical: Gaming Commission of Ghana, Accra

What to include: your account ID, transaction reference numbers, copies of correspondence with SportyBet support, a clear statement of what you want resolved. Typical GCG processing: 30-60 days.

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Licence FAQ

What is SportyBet Ghana’s GCG licence number?+

(see GCG licensee list). betting licence.

Where can I verify the licence?+

gamingcommission.gov.gh/licensed-operators/ — search for SportyBet.

When was the licence first issued?+

2019. Renewed annually since.

What’s the difference between Class A and other GCG licence types?+

Class A is sports betting (real-world events). Class B is gaming/casino (RNG-based games). SportyBet holds Class A; their casino offerings are operated under a sub-licence structure within the same registration.

Can the licence be revoked?+

Yes, by GCG enforcement action. Grounds: persistent non-compliance with regulations, repeated unaddressed customer complaints, fraud. SportyBet’s licence has been renewed every year since 2019 without enforcement action.

Does the GCG protect me as a customer?+

Yes, for licensed operators. If SportyBet refuses a legitimate withdrawal or breaches a customer protection rule, you can escalate to GCG who can compel action. For offshore (unlicensed-in-GH) operators, GCG has no jurisdiction.

How long does a GCG complaint take?+

Typically 30-60 days from filing to resolution. Faster for clear-cut cases (e.g., unpaid withdrawals), slower for complex disputes.

Is SportyBet’s GCG licence the same as Soccabet’s?+

Different licence numbers — each operator has its own. Same regulator (GCG), same category (Class A).