Licence
FCT-LRO starts operations and sets seven-day licence transition for Abuja operators
Operators in the Federal Capital Territory must engage with the local regulator and start licence regularisation within seven days.
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Court of Appeal upholds Allwyn’s National Lottery licence award
The ruling upholds Allwyn’s licence award but leaves operators facing potential further regulatory scrutiny of its commitments.
Nigeria's Supreme Court ruling leaves operators facing 37 state regulators
Operators entering Nigeria now face multiple state licences and uneven enforcement, raising compliance costs and complicating market entry.
South Africa NLC and Tanzania GBT sign lottery oversight agreement
The agreement creates a framework for the two regulators to share information on lottery oversight and digital channels.
Appointment
Rwanda appoints Moja Rwanda as National Lottery operator
The appointment gives Rwanda a new lottery operator after the previous licence was revoked for contractual and regulatory failures.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming lists consent agreements and ticket games for commission meeting
The listed consent agreements and licence actions may affect Maryland gaming operators.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Cayman Islands government delays lottery decision until 2027
The delay leaves operators and suppliers without a near-term decision on a potential state lottery market.
UK Gambling Commission reports £60.3m costs after lottery licence litigation
The report’s legal costs and enforcement activity offer operators context on the Commission’s regulatory oversight.
Ghana Lottery Authority pursues expanded cooperation with Malta Gaming Authority
The proposed staff exchanges could support the Ghanaian lottery regulator’s oversight and compliance work.
Coljuegos proposes regional lottery and regulators’ commission at Lima summit
The proposals could shape regional lottery cooperation and regulatory coordination across participating markets.
Maryland commission reviews gaming matters at 22 May meeting
The agenda flags regulatory changes, licence decisions and a security-systems procurement for Maryland gaming stakeholders.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Lagos gaming authority says Nigeria has no remote gaming licences
Operators claiming remote gaming licences may need to seek authorisation from the relevant state regulator to avoid enforcement action.
Nigeria’s NLRC urges state regulators to cooperate against illegal lottery operations
Cooperation between state agencies and operators is central to the NLRC’s effort against unlicensed activity and to lottery integrity.
Licence
Botswana and Nigeria authorise BMM Testlabs for compliance testing
The licences allow BMM to provide testing and certification services in two regulated gaming markets.
Nwogu says Nigeria's House motion does not seek sports betting ban
The clarification distinguishes the motion's regulatory and player-protection aims from a proposed nationwide betting ban.
Nigeria's House calls for gambling education campaign and public hearing
The motion calls for a public hearing and nationwide education campaign, with a report due within four weeks.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming lists casino and sports wagering agenda
The agenda identifies operators and regulatory matters due for commission consideration, including consent agreements and licence actions.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Nigeria’s lottery trust fund chief urges federal sports betting tax framework
A proposed tax framework could affect sports betting operators’ obligations in Nigeria.
Nigeria's NLRC proposes online lottery university with industry partnerships
The proposal could create a training and research partnership opportunity for gaming operators and regulators.
BETBABA urges Nigeria’s NLRC to introduce responsible-gambling rules
Responsible-gambling rules could shape operators’ self-exclusion, customer monitoring and enforcement of the legal betting age.
Nigeria’s lottery regulators dispute authority over Lagos gaming activity
Conflicting regulatory positions leave operators uncertain about which rules and licensing requirements apply in Lagos.
NLRC says 43 disputed Nigerian gaming platforms hold federal licences
Conflicting licensing claims leave operators’ status uncertain and make it harder for customers to identify authorised platforms.
Licence
NLRC confirms 19 betting operators are licensed to operate in Nigeria
The NLRC’s clarification confirms the listed operators hold valid national licences for lottery and sports betting.
Nigeria Lottery Regulatory Commission and police agree to support lottery enforcement
The arrangement could give the lottery regulator police support for monitoring and enforcement across Nigeria.
Licence
Nigeria’s NLRC grants CeLD Innovations a national reward licence
The licence gives CeLD Innovations a national regulatory authorisation for its consumer reward programme.