Public Notice

In Lagos State, Nigeria’s economic hub and Africa’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 […]

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

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

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)

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

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has made a groundbreaking ruling that confirms only states of the federation have the power to regulate lottery and all gaming activities in Nigeria! This judgment nullifies the National Lottery Act (NLA) in its entirety, paving the way for states to take control of their gaming industries. As noted in

The Africa Gaming Expo 2025 is gearing up to be a landmark event for the African gaming industry. Set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, the Expo will bring together stakeholders from across the continent and beyond to discuss the future of gaming in Africa. It’s an exciting time for an industry that has seen