The Gaming Commission of Ghana has donated office chairs, stationery, and other essential items to the La Wireless School in Accra. As part of the initiative, the commission also conducted a sensitization session to educate students about the risks of betting and gambling.
The exercise, held on the school premises, was led by dedicated staff members of the Gaming Commission and benefited over 200 students. The students were provided with books and received valuable advice on staying away from betting and gambling.
The staff reminded the students that the Gambling Act 2006 prohibits individuals under 18 from engaging in any form of gambling or betting. They emphasized that betting centers are required by law to prevent minors from entering their facilities or using betting machines.
Despite the Gaming Commission’s ban on slot machines, implemented in December 2021, these machines—including jackpots and table soccer games—continue to infiltrate communities, posing a risk to schoolchildren and encouraging delinquent behavior.
Public Relations Manager of the commission, Beatrice Baiden, advocated for responsible gambling and community-wide sensitization, particularly for young people. She stressed that gambling is strictly for individuals aged 18 and above and highlighted that the commission is dedicated to creating awareness through initiatives such as Gaming Awareness Month, which focuses on educating students and citizens about responsible gaming.
The headteacher of La Wireless School, Mrs. Millicent Lawson Adokpa, expressed her gratitude to the Gaming Commission for their generous support and efforts in promoting responsible behavior among the youth.
By Madjid Diallo || ghananewsonline.com.gh