Starters Guide and FAQ for Online Casino Players in Ghana

Ghanaian online casinos are unlikely to be based in Ghana. The situation is different with traditional sports betting sites like Betway (www.betway.com.gh), who usually also offer casino games. There, you can also gamble with Ghanaian cedi. When it comes to pure casino sites, they are often based in countries which do license and regulated internet gaming. These can include Malta, Curacao, and a good number of other locations.

Visiting a land-based casino is often a lot of work. You have to travel, potentially spend the night in a hotel, and then you have the costs of food and drink to consider, as well as a limited selection of games. Online casinos allow you to save all those expenses, giving you more to bet with. They also provide bonuses and promotions which can be used to bolster your balance. It goes without saying that you can of course play whenever you want, wherever you want, for example on your smartphone.

On top of the added variety of games you can play, there are no waiting times to play them, and the games are governed by specifically designed algorithms, such as RNG's (random number generators) to make them fair.

Surprisingly, yes. RTP (return to player) rates, house edge, volatility and variance all play their part in determining when a casino game pays out and how much. The RTP rate is higher in online games, so you are more likely to win. Moreover, the online casino world features a variety of games with different volatility - find out more about RTPs and slot volatility here.

Some (highly volatile) games pay out less frequently but deliver substantial prizes. These are ideal for players with sizable balances. Others (low variance) pay out more regularly, but with smaller prizes, making them ideal for players on a budget.

Ultimately, the digital casino world allows you to play the games which best suit your bankroll and will typically give you a better shot of success than their land-based cousins.

All reputable online casinos provide support to players. This is often delivered via e-mail, telephone, live chat or a combination of the ones mentioned. Many casinos also offer FAQs just like this one to help you with commonly asked questions and queries.

Live chat is the speediest and most efficient way of obtaining assistance. A good indicator of whether a gambling site provides help via live chat is to check their website before joining. If they offer a live chat service without you even having to register, they will surely carry it once you become a member.

Welcome bonuses can be triggered in many different ways. Some casinos trigger them automatically when you make your first deposit. Others have codes which you are required to enter, either with customer support or on the banking page. Some have a simple opt-in or opt-out button.

You can find out the exact method to claim your welcome bonus (as well as obtain any required promo codes) on the promotions page at your chosen casino.

With a few exceptions such as Betway Ghana (sportsbook and casino) it is unlikely that too many gambling sites will allow you to use Ghanaian cedi (GHS) as a currency option - more details about cedi online casinos can be found here. However, many of the top casinos accepting players from Ghana will permit you to deposit, wager and withdraw using US dollars, euros and other currencies. These currencies seem to work well for most players in Ghana. Cryptocurrencies can sometimes be an option for the tech-savvy amongst you.

An online casino bonus is one of the perks of playing at internet betting sites, and few land-based venues offer them. Casino bonuses online come in many shapes and forms. Some provide you with bonus cash, while others dish out free spins or both.

New players can typically claim a welcome bonus on their first (or first several) deposits. These offers promise you with a sum of cash, based on what you deposit. For instance, a 100% match deposit bonus can see you claim the equivalent of 100% of your deposit as a bonus.

Confused? What this means is that if you were to make a $100 deposit and claim a 100% match, you would be given the equivalent of 100% of your initial deposit ($100) as a bonus. You will, therefore, ultimately start playing with $200 in the kitty (your $100 deposit and a $100 bonus).

Other bonuses can include free spins on slot machines, reload bonuses (which are the same as welcome bonuses only they are available to already existing members) and loyalty bonuses. The latter can include VIP promos, points which can be accumulated by betting and can be converted into real money, and prize draws.

Oddly enough, yes. There are many internet casinos which allow you to win real money with free spins. These are often called no deposit bonuses, as they do not require you to deposit to claim them. However, online casinos do stipulate that you must at least register with the site to claim such offers. Moreover, some may require you to deposit before you can withdraw any free money you may have won.

Not anymore. Not that long ago, you would have needed to download mobile casino apps to play on the go. If you go even further back, casino software had to be downloaded to play via your computer. Those days are long gone, though.

Nowadays, you can play via your mobile or computer using nothing but a web browser. These are known as instant play casinos, and they are advantageous as they are open to all players, whatever the device or operating system they have at hand.

A few old dinosaurs still serve up downloadable casino software, but unless you have a very old device, they are of little value to you. You will also note that some mobile casinos do still allow you to download dedicated mobile apps. You can often get these from the casino in question, though, without having to head to Google Play or the App Store. Again, they offer little that an instant play casino cannot.

You are invited to create accounts at more than one casino. There is no limit on how many casinos you can join. However, we strongly suggest that you open no more than one per casino, as having multiple accounts at the same site is in breach of a casino's policy, and will lead to your accounts being closed.

It is undoubtedly an option. However, we do not recommend this. Many online casinos do not permit VPN use, and if you were to do so against a casino's terms and conditions, your account could be closed. There are, of course, online casinos which are VPN-friendly, and they may be worth a look. If you use our casino reviews, though, you are guaranteed to be able to play at Ghana-friendly online casinos without the need of a VPN.

As with so many things in the online casino world, whether you can use cryptocurrencies at a Ghana-friendly online casino depends on the site in question. Some accept Bitcoin, and some do not.

A handful of sites take a variety of other digital currencies, including Ethereum, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash and USDT (Tether). Most will accept FIAT currencies alongside digital options.

At most reputable gambling sites, you will be able to deposit free of charge. A few may have withdrawal fees, but that is not the norm. Most online casinos in Ghana will feature a mixture of payment methods - some with fees, and some without.

E-wallet cashouts will typically be free of costs, while you can usually expect them with wire transfers.

Ultimately, how you withdraw your winnings is down to the payment method you select. E-wallet options require little more than your e-mail address, while card transactions require plenty of information.

To withdraw, you need to head to the cashier page of your casino. Select the withdrawal option and then your chosen method. Enter your details and complete the transaction. This may involve authorisation and confirmation via a secondary source, such as your e-wallet or bank. Note that to withdraw, players may have to go through the KYC (know your customer) identity/account verification process, and will likely have to fulfil any outstanding wagering requirements attached to any bonuses they may have claimed. On top of that, most casinos require players to cash out using the same method they deposited with, wherever possible.

You are really going to want to examine a casino's terms and conditions before playing jackpot games. Some casinos deliver jackpot wins in full, and others will pay out in instalments. On occasion, the size of the win could be a factor. The most trustworthy sites tend to pay out immediately and in full, though.

The KYC (know your customer) process is a means of verifying your account and player information to the casino. This is done to protect against a variety of things, such as money laundering, identity fraud and minors gambling online. You are advised to go through a casino's KYC process early on (before you wish to cash out your winnings) as this process can slow down that process if left uncompleted when withdrawing.

Ultimately, you need to send in documentation which proves your identity and provides proof of payment to complete the process. At most modern sites you can directly upload these documents in your player account.

Such applicable documentation can include (but is not limited to) ID cards, passports, drivers licenses, utility bills, photos/scans of your bank card, screenshots of your e-wallet, and other files. Frankly though, a copy of an ID document and proof of address is usually all that is required.

Once again, this can depend on where you choose to play, and the licensing regulations of the casino's host country. Some casino software providers are not licensed to offer games to casinos catering to players who reside in specific countries. The results, therefore, tend to vary. It all depends on what you want to play.

Progressive jackpot slots such as Microgaming's Mega Moolah are ideal if you can find them. This African animal-themed slot currently holds the Guinness World Record for the highest ever jackpot prize won online. Most software providers have developed jackpot slots, though, the prizes which are up for grabs and indeed the mechanism for triggering jackpots can vary from slot to slot.

Live casino games are the latest in gambling technology. Instead of playing table games against an AI dealer, live casino games see you play against a real-to-life human dealer, via an internet video stream.

The dealer will act out the game, while you can control your actions via an OSD (on-screen display). In most cases, it is possible to converse with the dealer. Live dealer casino games do not include slots, but multiple baccarat, blackjack, craps, roulette and table poker games are playable. Variants can feature side-bets, rule changes and high stakes table limits.

Again, this differs from casino to casino. Ghana's most popular online casinos provide this feature. Of course, tournaments and competitions can be quite different from one another, so we should look at this topic in more detail.

What is a slot or table tournament?

Tournaments are competitions between the members of an online casino. They usually cover slot and table games, although a few live casino tournaments can be found. In all cases, you will be competing against other players in a leaderboard challenge to win prizes which in most cases can include cash, free spins or gizmos, gadgets and shopping vouchers.

Where can I play in tournaments?

Not all casinos offer tournaments. However, if you wish to guarantee that you sign up at a site which provides them, take a look at our top Ghana online casino reviews as well.

How do slot tourneys work?

The rules may vary between tournaments, but there is a standard format which many casinos follow. In short, you must wager on selected games. Every time you stake a qualifying bet, you will be rewarded with points. Those points can be used to see you climb a leaderboard which features other players. At the end of the tournament period, the players at the top of the leaderboard will win prizes. It is also possible for casino players to be ranked according to the amount they have staked, instead of using a points system.

Some tournaments only reward the winner, the top three or the top five players. However, it is common to see the top twenty, thirty or even fifty players pocket prizes, depending on how large the tournament is and how many participants are involved.

At the same time, some poker tournaments are played somewhat differently. These involve betting against other players at a table, in a winner-take-all event. These are not as common at online casinos as the slot and table game tournaments of the kind mentioned earlier.

Is there a buy-in for a tournament?

Officially no. However, to be eligible to enter tournaments, you often need to make minimum qualifying bets on selected games. This is a sort of buy-in, in a manner of speaking. However, we wouldn't go as far as to call it that. Poker tournaments between players almost certainly have standard buy-ins, though.

For the most part, yes. Any online casinos which feature at GhanaOnlineCasinos.com are certified to be safe for you to play at! They are all licensed, and properly regulated out of a legal licensing jurisdiction such as Malta, the UK or Curacao. Not every online casino you come across via another source may be. There are some rotten eggs out there which you should avoid. By choosing to play with our recommended casinos, you are guaranteeing yourself that you are playing at a reputable gambling site.

Provided you play at a reputable online casino - yes. Reputable Ghanaian casinos are protected with SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption and have player protections in place. They have strict third-party policies, and as they believe in transparency, you can check out those security policies long before you sign up.

Not all online casinos have responsible gambling tools in place, but the most trustworthy casinos will do. These can give you the right to set your own deposit limits and betting limits, so you don't develop problem gambling issues. Other tools can see you set a time limit on how long you play.

A few responsible gaming tools will also allow you to shut yourself out of your account for a predetermined time. Known as self-exclusion or cool-down periods, they permit players to take a break from the addictive world of gambling and then resume their activity once that period has elapsed. This is more ideal than permanently closing your account, as most casinos will not permit players to open a new one if they change their mind later on.

Whether you can self-exclude from a Ghana-friendly casino depends on the responsible gambling tools the casino offers. However, you are always free to shut down your account, even if you have outstanding wagering requirements. There is nothing to stop you from doing this. Just make sure that you clean out your balance by withdrawing it before you decide to close down your account.