Leading online sports betting provider, Betway has presented a cheque of GHC 150,000 to government’s COVID 19 Trust Fund to help lessen the effect of the spread of COVID-19 in Ghana.
Betway which operates in Ghana as Sports Betting Group Ghana Limited donated the sum when its Director and Board Secretary, Dr.Kweku Ainuson led a team from the organization to the Office Of The Chief of Staff at the Jubilee House on Thursday,16 April 2020. Mr. John Peter Amewu, Minister Of Energy received the cheque on behalf of the Republic Of Ghana in the presence of Magnus Rex Danquah Jnr.(Country Manager – Operations),Kwabena Oppong Nkrumah(Country Manager-Marketing).
Speaking at the handover, Dr. Kweku Ainuson, who led the Betway Team said, “ As the country continues to be in lockdown, we are all experiencing the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are committing GHC 150,000 to help fight the COVID-19 as well as its related challenges.”
“The funds will support government’s food relief efforts and other supplies that may be needed to eradicate the virus.”
Betway in its bid to provide for people in the local communities has also made a donation to a local charity to provide food and water to communities across the country. The aims at ensuring food and water is supplied to the poor and vulnerable in society.
The sports betting company through its social media platforms continues to educate its players and the general public on social distancing and maintaining personal hygiene in our communities.
About the Betway Group
The Betway Group is a leading provider of first-class entertainment across sports betting and casino. Launched in 2006, the company operates across a number of regulated online markets and holds licences in Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique and Nigeria.
Betway prides itself on providing its customers with a bespoke, fun and informed betting experience, supported by a safe and secure environment. Sports Betting Group Ghana Limited powered by Betway is licensed by the Gaming Commission of Ghana.
Betway is also the official principal sponsor of Ashanti Gold SC, Aduana Stars FC, Medeama SC and Liberty Professionals FC.
For more information about Betway please visit: www.betway.com.gh