Nigeria—The African gaming industry is experiencing explosive growth, with an annual growth rate of 12%, six times the global average. This momentum is largely due to the widespread use of smartphones, the rise of esports, and the rapid expansion of game content centered on local culture.According t
Nigeria Enugu State—To regulate the local gambling market, the Enugu State Gambling and Lottery Commission (ESGLC) recently carried out enforcement actions against several unlicensed entertainment venues, sealing a large number of illegal cumulative jackpot slot machines.This crackdown was initiated
The emerging mobile gaming platform in Africa, Rise & Hustle, has officially launched in Nigeria, featuring a "click-to-earn" model. Users can accumulate points for real-world rewards, including call time, branded merchandise, and Rise tokens based on blockchain, simply by clicking to advance the ga
Fair Crash, a simple, fast-paced "crash-style" gambling game, is quickly becoming popular in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. From the first round, it captivates players with its intuitive gameplay and continuous excitement.The gameplay is straightforward: after placing a bet, the multiplier start
Nigeria is rapidly emerging as Africa's most promising online gambling market, with a young population that makes up 60% of its 200 million people and the rapid adoption of mobile payments, the market size is expected to exceed $2 billion by 2025.The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), as
Readen Holding Corporation (RHCO) has signed a final agreement to acquire an 80% controlling stake in Morrich Lottery Limited, a fully licensed lottery operator in Nigeria.This acquisition includes licenses for lottery, sports betting, and casino operations in Nigeria, marking RHCO's official entry
Recently, Google has updated its advertising policy, allowing online gambling ads to be placed in Nigeria again. This marks a significant adjustment in Google's policy towards gambling ads in Nigeria.Background: The Implementation and Lifting of the BanIn January 2025, following a ruling by the Supr
MeridianBet has received regulatory approval from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) to offer B2B products in the Nigerian market.This latest development is achieved by the subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group, which has been operating in the African continent for 20 years. Now, wit
Soft2Bet enters the African market through a partnership with Nigerian media company Channels Media Group.Through this deal, the provider will offer its platform solutions and managed services to support the media company's online sports betting and casino products at Waddibet.com/ng.Channels Media
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) of the Philippines issued a statement warning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) to beware of illegal "third-country recruitment" scams disguised as high-paying jobs, especially the false information circulating on social media platforms.This statement was in res
North Star Network has acquired the Nigerian football blog Soccernet, which covers popular news and scores.This supports North Star's initiative to expand into the Nigerian and overall African media landscape.Julien Josset, co-founder of North Star Network, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Soccerne
The Securities and Exchange Commission in Nigeria has issued Quidax, an Africa-based crypto exchange, its first provisional operating license. The development signals the beginning of formal recognition and regulatory oversight for the country’s digital asset industry.According to a press release sh
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