Monrovia, Liberia – The National Lottery Authority (NLA), in partnership with Blue Star High Tech Liberia Limited, has announced the official launch of the 5/90 Ball Lotto Games, signaling a transformative chapter in Liberia’s lottery and gaming industry.
According to a release dated November 12, 2025, the grand launch is set for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Blue Star High Tech Draw Room Facility at the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) in Paynesville.
The initiative marks a major stride toward modernizing the nation’s gaming sector, introducing systems rooted in transparency, fairness, and responsible play. Both institutions say the partnership underscores a shared vision to boost regulated public participation, improve accountability, and align Liberia’s lottery operations with global gaming standards.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Clement Adu Sarpong, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Star High Tech Liberia Limited, revealed that the company will create over 500 sustainable jobs for Liberians as operations kick off across six counties, Montserrado, Margibi, Grand Bassa, Bong, Nimba, and Lofa.
“This venture is not only about gaming but also about empowerment, opportunity, and technology-driven growth for Liberians,” Sarpong emphasized.
For his part, Hon. Richlue O. Burphy, NLA’s Deputy Director General for Lotto Games, described the 5/90 Ball Lotto as a catalyst for national development, noting that the project will significantly strengthen the Authority’s capacity to raise revenue for social and community-driven programs.
“This launch reflects our unwavering commitment to build a credible, transparent, and responsible lottery system that benefits all Liberians,” Burphy said.
The high-profile ceremony is expected to draw senior government officials, private sector leaders, industry stakeholders, and media representatives, marking a defining moment for Liberia’s gaming landscape.
With the 5/90 Ball Lotto Games, the NLA and Blue Star High Tech Liberia Limited reaffirm their joint pledge to deliver a secure, open, and trusted gaming environment, one that not only entertains but also contributes meaningfully to Liberia’s socio-economic advancement.
Reported by: Prince Saah
