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Nigeria’s House of Representatives corrects “ban misconceptions” on sports betting debate

SBC News Nigeria’s House of Representatives corrects “ban misconceptions” on sports betting debate

Rep. Kelechi Nwogu of Nigeria’s People’s Democratic Party has issued a correction to the widely circulated news that the House of Representatives is making moves to ban sports betting in the West African nation.  The House of Representatives held a plenary meeting in Abuja last week where it directly addressed the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), which is in charge …

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Nigerian national regulator clarifies Lagos state situation

Nigerian national regulator clarifies Lagos state situation

Nigeria’s National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has sought to address ‘confusion’ in the country’s betting market caused by an apparent statement from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA). The LSLGA update, published last week, contained a list of 43 operators which the state regulator alleges have been taking bets in Lagos State without a licence. The authority encouraged …

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Lagos regulator orders customers to stop betting with 43 online firms

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A total of 43 betting and lottery operators have been singled out for unlicensed activity in the Nigerian state of Lagos, according to a statement from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA). Operators on the list include some notable names, such as Yolo Group’s Sportsbet.io, Malta-based European multinational NetBet and prominent Nigerian local player Cloudbet, a crypto sportsbook …

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Abios powers Oyawin esports vision for Nigeria 

SBC News Abios powers Oyawin esports vision for Nigeria 

Abios, the esports technology unit of Kambi Group Plc, has expanded its partnership with Nigerian media group 1337Pro to support the launch of the ‘Oyawin’ sportsbook brand. Bringing new dynamics into play for the Nigerian sportsbook market, the Oyawin brand will utilise Abios’ fully-customised esports solutions, providing full coverage and market pricing on leading esports titles of CS:GO, Dota 2, …

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James Everett, BetGames: we have our sights firmly set on African expansion

SBC News James Everett, BetGames: we have our sights firmly set on African expansion

We’ve seen many betting and gaming companies look to expand their international footprint in recent years, with a number turning their attention towards the African market. One such company which is continuing to expand its presence within the region is BetGames. For James Everett, VP Africa at BetGames, Africa has always been a strong-performing region for BetGames. But with the …

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Olabimpe Akingba: Localisation is about connectivity not language

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Home to more than 50 countries and some of the world’s fastest growing economies, not least amongst them Nigeria, it is no surprise that Africa has caught the attention of several prominent bookmakers. The likes of Betsson (Betsafe), 888 Holdings (888AFRICA) and Betway have all found a foothold on the continent, but according to Olabimpe Akingba, Executive Secretary of the …

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Nigeria to launch new permit programme safeguarded by E-Technologies Global

SBC News Nigeria to launch new permit programme safeguarded by E-Technologies Global

Nigeria has greenlit a new business programme allowing non-domiciled operators to secure five-year permits to offer online gambling and sports betting.  The project is led by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission of Nigeria, which will oversee the AML screening and fit-and-proper due diligence of applicants seeking permits. Valid for a period of five years, the Lottery Commission will charge an …

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Sportsbet.io unveils ‘football legend’ Nwankwo Kanu as global ambassador

SBC News Sportsbet.io unveils ‘football legend’ Nwankwo Kanu as global ambassador

Sportsbet.io has announced the signing of Nigerian former professional footballer Nwankwo Kanu who becomes the firm’s latest global ambassador. The crypto-led sports gambling company has signed a four-year deal with Kanu, as he will feature across various promotions and activities. Albert Climent, Head of Africa at Sportsbet.io, said: “Nwankwo Kanu needs no introduction, he’s a true football legend and it’s an …

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Cola Group enters Nigeria with $14.5m capital

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Pan-African igaming operator Cola Group has secured a $14.5 million investment to accelerate its growth within multiple African online gambling marketplaces. The venture investment follows the licensing approval granted by the Lagos State Lotteries Board of the group’s Nigerian subsidiary, Cola Games Limited, for the launch of Cola.bet. Lagos’ approval will see Cola enter its fourth African igaming marketplace, following …

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Parimatch rebrands corporate identity to Parimatch Tech

SBC News Parimatch rebrands corporate identity to Parimatch Tech

Leading CIS betting group Parimatch has rebranded its corporate identity to ‘Parimatch Tech’ to better reflect the firm’s strategic vision as a multi-market, proprietary-built sports betting incumbent.  The corporate rebrand conveys Parimatch Tech’s 27-year journey, transitioning from a single betting shop to a pioneering tech-first betting enterprise maintaining a global footprint within the Ukraine, Cyprus, UK, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Tanzania, …

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