President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly stated that he will not give presidential assent to Nigeria’s Central Gaming Bill, reinforcing his view that the regulation of lottery and gaming activities lies outside the constitutional authority of the federal government. The declaration, cited by The Nation, was made during the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja, where party leaders, governors, and federal lawmakers were in attendance. The bill, which was passed by the National Assembly on […]

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The African gaming market has welcomed a fresh entrant as Rise & Hustle, a new-generation tap-to-earn mobile gaming platform, launches its first street-style game series in Nigeria. The platform, built around a no-cost, reward-based model, allows users to earn tangible prizes and digital assets simply by playing. Engineered for Africa’s mobile-first audience, Rise & Hustle offers a library of free-to-play titles that convert player engagement into valuable returns. Players climb ranks from “Hustler” to “Kingpin” by collecting “Bucks” through taps […]

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Meridianbet, a prominent subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group, Inc, has recently expanded its operations into Nigeria, marking a significant step in its long-term strategy to strengthen its presence across Africa. This expansion is supported by the launch of Meridianbet.ng, operating under the newly licensed local entity, Masterlive Network Limited. Regulatory approval and market entry: Meridianbet has obtained full regulatory clearance from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), allowing it to offer both sports betting and online casino services under the comprehensive License No: LSLGA/OP/OSB/MB041124. This […]

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North Star Network (NSN), a prominent global sports media company, has made a significant move in the African market by acquiring Soccernet.ng, a leading football-focused platform in Nigeria. This acquisition marks a major milestone in NSN’s strategy to expand its presence across the African media landscape, adding another reputable brand to its growing portfolio of sports media outlets. A decade of excellence in Nigerian football coverage: Established in 2014, Soccernet.ng has become a trusted name in Nigerian football journalism, offering comprehensive daily coverage of […]

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BetGames, a live dealer and betting games studio well-known for its innovative approach in the industry, has signed a new deal in Africa. It has agreed to supply the fast-growing Sahara Games Technology Corporation with its content. When it comes to the newest deal, BetGames has enhanced Sahara’s land-based offering by integrating its product portfolio. This includes popular lottery games Lucky 7 and Lucky 5 and a Wheel of Fortune game as well.   A leader in the African market: From […]

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Online casino and sportsbook operator Cola Games BV has announced that its domain at Cola.bet has racked up a 320% rise in active users since launching across a trio of African nations some three months ago. The firm used an official press release published by European Gaming Media and Events to detail that its mobile-friendly domain offers iGaming aficionados the chance to wager on a wide range of international sporting events and recently went live for punters in Zambia, Ethiopia […]

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In the African nation of Nigeria and the government has reportedly announced that it is soon planning to launch its Central Monitoring System so as to help unlock the huge potential of lotteries as a generator of public funds. According to a Sunday report from the local arm of The Guardian newspaper, the move was revealed by the country’s Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs Minister, George Akume, as part of a special ceremony to help celebrate the handover of medical […]

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Online sportsbook operator Beaufortbet Nigeria Limited has reportedly announced that its domain at 1xBet.com has received a license that will allow it to offer its services to punters in Nigeria until the end of 2024. According to a Thursday report from iGamingBusiness.com, the five-year license was granted by the African nation’s National Lottery Regulatory Commission regulator to give 1xBet.com permission to operate in every state and territory of Nigeria including the densely populated areas in and around the cities of […]

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In a move that will see it further grow its presence in Africa, multi-channel sports betting and casino platform provider, Digitain, has partnered with Nigerian operator, Westernbet. The Armenian company’s latest agreement will see its swift expansion continue on the continent, while Westernbet will likewise benefit from Digitain’s best of breed turnkey and white-label solutions for mobile, desktop and retail channels. According to a press release, Managing Director for Westernbet, Ajay Tripathi, said… “We are happy to announce our agreement with […]

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Blockchain innovator, Quanta, has announced the signing of agreements that are to see it purchase a stake in Nigerian firm, International Lottery and Gaming Limited (ILGL), in hopes of establishing the world’s first blockchain-focused lottery platform. Naija Lottery development: The Isle of Man-based developer used an official press release to detail that ILGL is the privately-owned company behind Nigeria’s Naija Lottery and that it will now endeavor to further strengthen this service throughout Africa via the application of blockchain technologies. History-making […]

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