Chief Executive Officer of Soccabet, Gungoran Arslan, one of the fastest growing online sports betting companies in Ghana has promised to create more job opportunities.

At its official launch in Accra on Saturday, he said “We are already making inroads in the betting industry, though we are just six months in Ghana. We have become leaders as a focused online betting business.”

He added “We have so far created 50 shops across the country, employed 800 people and hoping to create more (1,000) jobs as time goes on. You know we are the fastest paying and reliable betting company, and I believe that has accounted for our success.”

President of the Gaming Commission of Ghana, Emmanuel Quaynoo appealed to the Police to desist from seizing equipment from betting outfits; describing the approach as unlawful.

He pointed out that “The Commission is the only institution mandated by law to seize any equipment if they find operators violating the gaming laws.
"I am appealing to the Police and Municipal Authorities to desist from the act and rather contact the Commission for directions if they suspect any wrong doing by a betting outfit.

He added that the situation is becoming very embarrassing especially to the licensed companies.

"Individuals including foreigners have invested massively into the venture and it would be very disturbing if they are treated in such an embarrassing manner," he noted.

He advised that any game of chance in the country must be registered and approved by the Commission.