A list of celebrities who have endorsed betting companies has emerged after the Gaming Commission issued a directive concerning the act.
The Commission wants them to avoid using celebrities for their activities.
Gaming Commission of Ghana under its supervisory mandate drawn from Section 3 (2) (g) of the Gaming Act, 2006 (Act 721) has developed guidelines on advertising for operators of games of chance, including banning betting companies from using celebrities in their advertisement or as ambassadors.
“Operators shall not use celebrities in their advertisements to entice the general public to gamble,” a part of the new guidelines read.
The decision, the commission says, “is to ensure that advertisements by operators are conducted in a responsible manner devoid of promises of any predetermined outcomes, appeals/enticements to Gamble to the vulnerable in society as well as minimise exposure to minors where applicable.”
Now check out the list of celebrities who are said to have endorsed betting companies in Ghana.
Wendy Shay
Nadia Buari
Efya
Jackie Appiah
Moesha Boduong
Salma Mumin
Selly Gally
Sandra Ankobiah
Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win
KiDi
John Dumelo
DKB
Eno Barony
