The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) management has taken note of a recent publication circulating on various media platforms. This publication, titled “Public Notice on Unlicensed Gaming Companies in Lagos State,” was purportedly issued by the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA). Its content has led to confusion within the Nigerian gaming industry, prompting numerous inquiries about the status of operators labeled as ‘unlicensed and illegal.’
NLRC, as the agency established by law to regulate lottery and gaming activities in Nigeria, deems it necessary to provide clarification on this matter.
Several gaming operators listed as “unlicensed and illegal” in the aforementioned publication are, in fact, duly licensed to conduct lottery and sports betting business in Nigeria. These operators include:
ZEBET, BETIKA, GOBET, MSPORT, AFRIBET, BANGBET, BETWAZOBIA, KORETBET, PARIPESA, LIVESCOREBET, BLACKBET/BETTY BINGO, CLOUDBET, HALLABET, N1BET, KONFAMBET, SCRATCH2WIN, NAIJABET, LOTTOMANIA AND MILLIONAIRE POWERPLAY.
For a comprehensive list of national gaming operators in Nigeria, please visit the NLRC website at https://nlrc-gov.ng/list-of-approved-gaming-operators/.
NLRC deeply regrets any misunderstandings that may have arisen due to the aforementioned publication. It is our commitment to ensure that national gaming licensees, operating within the bounds of Nigerian law, are not unduly affected by such misconceptions.
