Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority said online claims that it had blacklisted several Nigerian betting operators were inaccurate. It said the list was outdated and that several named operators had regularised their status and held licences to operate in Lagos State.
Operators described as licensed can correct their regulatory status without being treated as blacklisted.
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The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority launched Responsible Gaming Week to raise awareness of gambling risks, particularly for minors. The authority said more than 60 buses across Lagos carry campaign messages and that licensed operators must enforce a zero-tolerance policy on underage gambling.
Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority chief executive Bashir Are said Lagos and the UK signed a memorandum of understanding at a conference in Rome. The agreement provides for sharing knowledge, expertise and resources to strengthen gaming regulation and enforcement against illegal lottery operations.
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority said 59 operators were conducting gaming activities in Lagos without the state’s required licences and approvals. It urged residents to use licensed platforms and warned that enforcement action would be taken against non-compliant operators.
BetConstruct recently secured a B2B licence in Nigeria and expanded its services in West Africa, the company said. The report linked the move to a partnership with the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority but did not state the licence’s issuing authority.
SportsBoom announced a partnership with the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority to promote the Africa Gaming Expo 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria. SportsBoom said it will provide media coverage and has received VIP media access to the event.