To engage in gambling, lotteries, and games of chance, whether online or land-based, within Lagos State, it is essential to obtain a licence from the appropriate regulatory authority, the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), as specified in the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority Law of 2021. This process involves a thorough background […]
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Is gaming legal in Lagos State? Yes, gaming is legal in Lagos State, but every gaming operator must obtain a gaming license from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA). To establish a gaming operation in Lagos State, the prospective operator must have obtained a license or permit from the LSLGA. The license or permit
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In Lagos State, Nigeria’s economic hub andAfrica’s sixth-largest economy, the gaming industry is booming. However, without robust and effective oversight, rapid growth risks exploitation. The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) is the supervisory body ensuring that every bet placed, lottery drawn, or casino game played is conducted fairly, legally, and responsibly. From cracking
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Lagos to Launch SafePlay As part of its unwavering commitment to responsible gaming and the protection of punters within the state, the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has concluded plans to launch ‘SafePlay’, a regulatory self-exclusion tool developed to empower punters to take control of their gambling activities and minimize the risk of
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On behalf of the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN), a collective representing the constitutional authority of twenty-four State Governments to regulate gaming, we write to express our deep and unwavering objection to the ongoing activities in the National Assembly towards the passing of the Central Gaming Bill, which has cleared Third Reading.
In a significant move to reignite grassroots football development in Nigeria, leading global betting brand 1XBet, in the company of former Nigerian international footballer Waheed Akanni, paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) to present their proposal for the 1XCup Tournament — an initiative aimed at rekindling the spirit
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The African gaming sector is facing a critical juncture as it grapples with the rise of illegal gambling and a lack of standardised regulation across the continent. That’s according to Bashir Are, CEO of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) in Nigeria. Speaking at the ICE gaming industry conference in Barcelona, Are (pictured)
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Supreme Court NULLIFIES NATIONAL LOTTERY ACT, NATIONAL LOTTERY REGULATORY COMMISSION (NLRC) IN LANDMARK JUDGEMENTThe Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) applauds the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Suit No. SC/1/2008, Attorney General of Lagos State & Ors. vs. Attorney General of the Federation & Ors delivered on the 22nd November,2024.
The attention of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has been drawn to a publication making rounds on social media, titled “Remote Gaming License in Nigeria: All You Need to Know”, as published by Business Day credited to one Chiamaka Daniella Isibie . We find it necessary to address this publication, as its
On November 28, 2024, the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) convened a landmark meeting at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, to deliberate on the recent Supreme Court ruling in Suit No. SC/1/2008, Attorney General of Lagos State & Ors. vs. Attorney General of the Federation & Ors. This monumental judgment invalidated the National