Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) will fully transition all lottery sales to electronic systems by the third quarter of 2026.

NLA partnered with KGL Technology Limited to manage its online platform. The tech firm, found in 2018 specializes in digital innovation, fintech, and logistics. It provides services to both private and government sectors, with a major footprint in digital lottery and gaming.

The Director-General, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, announced that the move is part of broader efforts to transform the lottery sector. He said, “The lottery industry has evolved. The NLA no longer engages in paper-to-pen sale of lotteries. It is out there that those who pirate our numbers and other things are still engaged.”

Commenting on the partnership with KGL he said, “Currently, we have entered a contract. you may have heard of KGL, which is managing the platform online, both the smartphone and non-smartphones. You are able to go through the short code, and you are able to stake from the convenience of your room, or anywhere you find yourself.”

Abdul-Salam believes some licensed operators currently run a hybrid system involving both electronic and paper-based sales. He noted, “There are those who have licences operating a hybrid of both the post machines and paper-to-pen lotteries. We have arrangements in place in those contracts to end that within the third quarter of this year, 2026.This so that we can go fully technological and ensure that every sale of lottery is done through only electronic means.”

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NLA draws are being broadcast live on television, with plans to expand the number of daily draws. Some draws are conducted directly by the NLA, while others are handled by licensed partners at designated locations across the country.

The partnership is part of broader reform by the NLA to modernise operations and strengthen governance within the lottery sector. It shows the continuous efforts to shift systems towards more technology-driven processes and improve efficiency.