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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) […]

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

In a move set to reshape the gaming landscape in Nigeria, the Lagos government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom, marking a historic partnership to strengthen the enforcement of gaming and lottery operations across borders. This groundbreaking agreement, sealed at the prestigious International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and International

Lottery Not Within Exclusive Legislative List, Supreme Court Affirms In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has declared that lottery is not within the Exclusive Legislative List of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). In a well-considered ruling in the case of Attorney General of Lagos State v. National Sports Lottery LTD and NSL