However, several shop owners interviewed by FrontPage Africa said they do not possess licenses to operate the slot machines installed at their businesses. The slot machines operate by inserting coins into a slot and pressing a button that activates spinning symbols on a wheel. Mamie Sackie, a mother of two, called on authorities to conduct raids on entertainment centers and provision shops hosting slot machines. Joseph Jimmy Sankaituah, an international development specialist based in Kakata, described the rapid proliferation of slot machines as a serious societal threat. He noted that the campaign has already resulted in the removal of gaming machines from businesses found violating regulations.

Source: Front Page Africa February 23, 2026 07:22 UTC