Tag: sports betting licence

Who can apply for a gaming License in Rivers State? Gaming business in Nigeria is regulated by both the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Government of the State where the gaming business is located. The only exception is the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja …

Gaming business has been active in Ghana since 1960. The number of gamers in Ghana including Casinos, Sports Betting and other Games of Chance spread across the country. The Covid-19 pandemic encouraged the use of technology to drive the industry and the Gaming Commission of …

1. Introduction Sports betting is the gaming activity of predicting sports results and placing a wager on the outcome. With the advancement of technology in Nigeria, sports betting services are now available online or through multiple technology-enabled distribution channels. A  2020 Investigation by the News Agency of Nigeria …

1. Introduction One key thing gaming investors must note is that Nigeria is a Federation with 36 Federating Units (“States”) and one (1) Federal Capital Territory, Abuja (“FCT”) with clearly delineated powers of both levels of government under the Constitution of 1999 (as amended). The …

Introduction The operations of all online gaming products, such as online casinos, sports betting, poker, lotteries, bingo, etc, in Lagos State are regulated by the Lagos State Lottery Board (“LSLB”).  Please note that in order to engage in sports betting business in Nigeria, the applicant …