Pro-NPP lawyer, Gary Nimako has been appointed as Board Chair of the Ghana Gaming Commission by President Akufo-Addo.
The Gaming Commission is a body corporate established by the Gaming Act 2006, Act 721 with the main purpose of Regulating, Controlling, Monitoring and Supervising the operations of Games of Chance in the country.
Gaming commission of Ghana is responsible for issuing licenses to all gaming operators and permits to companies and individuals that wish run promotions with elements of game of chance.
The commission generates revenue through taxes and levies from casinos, route operators, sports betting and promotions involving games of chance.
Mr Nimako before his appointment was a managing partner at law firm, Marfo and Associates.