The Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority published a notice on unlicensed gaming companies in Lagos State on 3 October 2023. The notice text provided identifies the subject but does not name any companies or describe specific enforcement measures.
Operators in Lagos need to distinguish licensed activity from the unlicensed operations identified by the regulator.
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