gambling addiction
Sports betting has rapidly expanded in Ghana, with 71% of the population having placed bets according to a 2025 GeoPoll report, predominantly among young people. This growth, fueled by smartphone access and mobile money, has prompted warnings from health experts about rising addiction and psychological distress. In May 2025, the Gaming Commission partnered with the Mental Health Authority to launch university awareness campaigns addressing the crisis.
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Romina Enríquez, who admitted gambling away 17 million pesos raised for Escuela de Comercio N°19's graduation party, has presented a psychiatric certificate seeking to avoid imprisonment. Her lawyer insists she is not a fugitive as authorities probe the funds' fate.