Best betting sites in Ghana

The best betting sites in Ghana hold a Gaming Commission licence, pay out in cedis to MTN MoMo or Telecel Cash, and give you a welcome offer you can clear. On our Ghana list, 22Bet, BetWinner, 1xBet, Melbet and BC.Game hold 2026 Commission licences.

Linebet, 1win, 888starz, Paripesa and the crypto sites take Ghanaian players from abroad. Since 2 April 2025 no tax is withheld from your winnings, so the cedis you win are the cedis you get.

Best betting sites in Ghana, site by site

Every site below is listed with its licence, its welcome offer and the wagering behind it. The Commission-licensed books come first.

22Bet

22Bet runs 22bet.com.gh through Lantini Limited under Commission licence GCSB26R31970 for sports betting. New accounts get 100% of the first deposit from GH₵12, the first of four sports bonuses worth up to GH₵5,000 together.

Each bonus needs 5x on accumulators of three or more legs at 1.40 within 7 days, and handicap and total bets do not count. A Friday reload adds 100% up to GH₵1,200. Support answers on 0596 922 075.

BetWinner

BetWinner Ghana is run by Inter Omega Limited, which holds two Commission licences: GCSB26Y4779U for sports betting and GCCA26J9745N for the online casino. Its 200% first deposit match goes up to GH₵2,500 from GH₵12.

Half of the bonus clears at 5x on accumulators and half at 30x in Win Games, with 30 days from sign-up. MTN, Telecel and AirtelTigo deposits start at GH₵1 on the payment page.

1xBet

1xBet’s Ghanaian site belongs to Clickwell Ghana Limited, licensed for sports betting (GCSB26F1615T) and online casino (GCCA26S1100P). Its welcome match climbs from 200% to 300% once you deposit GH₵1,301 or more, with a GH₵5,500 cap.

At 300% the wagering rises to 10x on accumulators and 35x in 1xGames. Deposits by MTN or AirtelTigo start at GH₵1, and Telecel Cash at GH₵1.50. Support lines are 0307 007 809 and 0596 992 992.

Melbet

Melbet Ghana is operated by Otrada Limited and appears on the Commission’s 2026 list for sports betting, although its footer still prints the 2025-style number GCSB25J8590V. The welcome match runs from 100% to 300%, reaching 300% from a GH₵500 deposit, with a GH₵2,100 cap.

The bonus needs 10x on multi bets of three or more events at odds of 1.5 within 7 days, the same short window as 22Bet.

BC.Game

BC.Game holds a Commission licence for sports betting and online casino in Ghana and runs its Ghanaian site at bcgame.com.gh. Its package pays 180%, 340%, 300% and 360% on the first four deposits, headlined as up to 360%.

It suits players who already hold crypto but want a locally licensed site.

Linebet

Linebet takes Ghanaian players under a Curaçao licence and pays its 100% bonus, up to €100, in cedis. The minimum deposit, €1 converted, works out at GH₵13.16, and the bonus clears at 5x on accumulators at 1.40 within 30 days.

Paripesa

Paripesa has no Ghanaian licence but has the lowest cedi minimum on the list: GH₵8 for a 100% match up to GH₵1,700. The 5x accumulator target at odds of 1.40 runs for 30 days.

888starz

888starz, licensed in Curaçao, holds cedi accounts and pays a sports bonus on four deposits: 200% up to GH₵1,300 on the first, then 50%, 25% and 25%. Each part needs 10x on accumulators within 7 days, from a GH₵13 minimum.

1win

1win is an offshore sportsbook and casino whose welcome package is a casino offer: 100%, 120%, 130% and 150% on the first four deposits, with free spins on each. The bonus clears in its Bonus Wagering casino games only.

Stake

Stake is a Curaçao-licensed crypto sportsbook and casino. In place of a deposit bonus it gives 3.5% rakeback when a valid code goes in on the Offers page within 24 hours of sign-up.

Gamdom

Gamdom is an Anjouan-licensed crypto casino with a sportsbook. New players activate a boosted 15% instant rakeback under Special Rewards within 6 hours of registering, and the boost lasts 7 days.

Cloudbet

Cloudbet pays up to US$2,500 in cash rewards over the first 30 days: 10% casino rakeback plus daily and weekly cash drops with no rollover. It states that withdrawals are handled within 24 hours.

BetFury

BetFury spreads a package of up to US$10,500 and 225 free spins over three deposits from US$5. The first bonus must be activated within 7 days and each one wagered within 14 days on slots and live games.

BitStarz

BitStarz is a crypto casino without a sportsbook. Its offer starts with 100% and 180 free spins on the first deposit, then up to €400 or 4 BTC across the next three.

Wild.io

Wild.io offers up to US$5,000 and 200 free spins over three deposits with code WILD, from US$20. The bonus funds carry 40x wagering, to be met within 7 days.

Are betting sites in Ghana legal?

Yes, when the operator holds a Gaming Commission licence. The Gaming Act, 2006 (Act 721) allows a game of chance only through a limited liability company licensed for that specific game, and the Commission regulates, controls and monitors every licence.

Licences run for the calendar year: on the 2026 list, rows are dated 1 January to 31 December 2026. A brand can hold separate rows for sports betting and for online casino, which is why BetWinner and 1xBet show two licence numbers each.

To check a site, open the Commission’s list of licensed operators and find its trade name. The list gives the operation type and dates, while the licence number and company appear in the site’s own footer.

Since August 2025 the Commission has also required licensed operators to verify players against the National Identification Authority database, with the Ghana Card as the only accepted ID. Expect a fingerprint or face check before you bet and again before you withdraw, so keep your Ghana Card details to hand at sign-up.

How to deposit with MTN MoMo at Ghanaian betting sites

MTN MoMo deposits go through the betting site’s cashier: choose MTN, enter the cedi amount and approve the prompt on your phone with your PIN. Telecel Cash and AirtelTigo Money work the same way at BetWinner and 1xBet.

1. Log in and open the Deposit page.
2. Pick MTN, Telecel or AirtelTigo and type the amount; BetWinner and 1xBet accept GH₵1.
3. Approve the prompt on your phone with your MoMo PIN.
4. Check that the balance has updated before you place a bet.

Your wallet tier sets the ceiling. Bank of Ghana limits from March 2024 allow GH₵3,000 a day on a minimum MoMo account, GH₵15,000 on a medium account and GH₵25,000 on an enhanced one.

The 1% E-levy on mobile money transfers was abolished from 2 April 2025, so moving cedis to and from a betting account no longer carries that charge. If you plan to withdraw more than GH₵3,000 in a day, upgrade the wallet before you win, not after.

A top-up that never reaches your balance is covered in our failed deposit guide, and the MTN MoMo betting page lists the sites that take it.

Is there tax on betting winnings in Ghana?

No tax is withheld from betting winnings in Ghana since 2 April 2025. The Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1129) removed the 10% withholding tax on winnings that Act 1094 had introduced in 2023.

The Ghana Revenue Authority told operators to stop the deduction from that date and said players charged afterwards are entitled to a refund from the operator. Under the old rule, 10% of the payout less the stake was held back, so a GH₵1,000 return on a GH₵100 bet lost GH₵90.

Operators still pay a 20% tax on their gross gaming revenue; that cost sits with the bookmaker. A Citi Newsroom tax commentary argues the 2025 Act removed only the deduction at payout, not every income tax question, so keep your own records if you win large sums.

How to activate your first deposit welcome bonus in Ghana

A first deposit welcome bonus in Ghana is activated by opting in before you pay, then depositing at least the qualifying minimum in cedis. 22Bet asks you to complete your profile, activate your phone number and consent to sports bonuses before the first deposit.

Cedi welcome offers at the Commission-licensed sites on our Ghana list

Site	Welcome offer	Min deposit	Wagering	Clear within
22Bet	100% up to GH₵1,300	GH₵12	5x on accas, 3 legs at 1.40+	7 days
BetWinner	200% up to GH₵2,500	GH₵12	Half 5x on accas, half 30x in Win Games	30 days
1xBet	200% to 300% up to GH₵5,500	GH₵15	5x + 30x, or 10x + 35x at 250% and above	30 days
Melbet	100% to 300% up to GH₵2,100	GH₵10	10x on multis of 3+ events at 1.5+	7 days

Here is the cost on a GH₵300 deposit. At 22Bet the GH₵300 bonus needs GH₵1,500 of accumulators in 7 days. At BetWinner the GH₵600 bonus needs GH₵1,500 in accumulators plus GH₵9,000 in Win Games over 30 days.

If you bet only on football, 22Bet’s 5x is the cheapest to unlock; if you also play casino games, BetWinner’s 200% gives more money for the same deposit.

Complaints and safer betting in Ghana

If a licensed site will not pay or settle a bet fairly, raise it with the operator first, then complain to the Gaming Commission by email at [email protected], by letter with your evidence, or on a complaint form at its offices. The Commission also lists a toll-free number, 00800 454 545.

The Commission has offices in Accra, Kasoa, Kumasi and Tamale, and opened new ones in Agona Swedru, Ho and Sefwi Wiawso in 2026. Keep screenshots of the bet slip, the deposit and every chat before you complain.

Gambling harm is real here: a May 2025 Commission study found that 46% of tertiary students used their stipends to gamble and 9% used tuition fees. Set a deposit limit in your account, never bet money meant for fees or rent, and use our responsible gambling pages if betting stops being fun. The legal age is 18.