

He therefore encouraged the new licensees to ensure they abide by the regulations of the Lottery Industry in Nigeria moving forward in order to avoid a shut down by the Federal Government. Gbajabiamila congratulated the companies for finally going through the rigorous process of obtaining a Sports Betting Permit, whilst adding that he was always disappointed when some lottery operators had to be unfortunately shutdown due to non-compliance. He also called on all licensed operators to be prompt in making remittances of lottery proceeds due to the Federal Government. He said further that the Lottery Industry had been the focal point of happenings in the past months, whilst also cautioning the licensees not to give the Commission reasons to come after them due to non-compliance as that would lead to a revocation of their licenses.Ĭontinuing, the DG called on all lottery operators in Nigeria operating without a license to get regularized at the Commission without delay or face the full wrath of the law. Lanre Gbajabiamila stated that the Commission had added more impetus to ensuring transparency in the business of lottery in Nigeria. Speaking at the presentation ceremony at the NLRC Headquarters in Abuja, the Director General, Mr.

In its efforts to expand the Lottery/Gaming sector in Nigeria, the National Lottery Regulatory Commission recently approved the applications of two more companies, Betwinner and Bet24hrs to participate in Sports Betting Operations in the country. NLRC presents Sports Betting Permit to Bet24hrs, Betwinner Bet24hrs receives Approval of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission from the DG (NLRC)
