Complete Guide to Betting Licenses in Nigeria
10/29/2021 5:53:57 AM
Betting Licenses: Know Who’s Legal in Nigeria
When it comes to online or offline gambling in Nigeria, betting licenses are more than just a formality—they’re your proof of legitimacy. Whether you're playing the lottery, betting on sports, or scratching to win, always confirm that the operator holds an approved betting license from the Federal Government.
In this guide, we’ve rearranged and categorized all verified operators with betting licenses in Nigeria. If an operator isn’t on this list, it’s considered illegal and should be avoided.
Licensed Lottery Operators in Nigeria
These companies are legally approved to operate physical and online lottery games:
| S/N | NAME OF COMPANY |
| 1 | Secure Electronic Technology |
| 2 | Premier Lotto Limited |
| 3 | KC Lottery Company Limited (Lotto 9ja) |
| 4 | People's Empowerment Lottery Limited |
| 5 | Gab Lotto Limited |
| 6 | PayDay Lotteries Limited |
| 7 | R & S Lotto Limited |
| 8 | Capstar Entertainment International Limited |
| 9 | Winners Golden Chance Lotto |
| 10 | EG&H Integrated Concepts Limited |
| 11 | Global Lottery Nigeria Limited |
| 12 | Fortune Games Limited |
| 13 | EMI Systems Limited (Powered by Kingdom Lottery) |
| 14 | Mobile Lottery Nigeria Limited (MLotto) |
| 15 | Wesco Pools And Lottery Limited |
| 16 | Give-N-Take Lottery |
| 17 | Brentwood Multiservices Global Limited (Powered by Green Lotto) |
| 18 | International Lottery And Gaming Limited |
| 19 | Western Lotto Limited |
| 20 | EasyWin Lotto Limited |
| 21 | North Lottery Limited |
| 22 | The Great Africa Lottery Limited (Winners Lotto) |
Online & Mobile Betting License Holders
These operators are approved for interactive/mobile betting services:
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Africa Betting Company Nigeria Ltd—AfriBet
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KC Gaming Ltd—Bet9ja
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AlphaGram West Africa Ltd – Alphagramwa
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Sporty Internet Limited—SportyBet
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Promoserve Inter Links Ltd.—iBet
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Digi Bay Limited—Betway
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Over the Top Entertainment Ltd—Nairabet
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TM Gaming Ltd—Access Bet
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Blackbet Ltd.—Blackbet
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Crystal Gaming Limited—Betbiga
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Naijabet Limited—Naijabet
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Interactive Gaming Solutions Ltd.—Cloud Bet
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VisaTech Limited—BetLion
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CALGARY ONLINE LIMITED—Betpawa
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BEAUFORTBET NIGERIA LIMITED – 1XBET
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ADVANCE HOSPITALITY LIMITED—Betwinner
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BET24HRS GAMING COMPANY LIMITED – BET24HRS
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EPL PARTNERS NIGERIA LIMITED – BETBONANZA
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ZEGAMING NIGERIA LIMITED—ZEBET
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MOBILE SPORT LIMITED – MSPORT
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INTERWETTEN NIGERIA LIMITED – INTERWETTEN
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SHADE INTERNATIONAL GAMING LIMITED—BETIKA
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OTRADA HOSPITALITY LIMITED – MELBET
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INFINITY MOBILE GAMING LTD – BANGBET
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SV GAMING LIMITED—BETKING
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NEOMOBILE ENTERTAINMENT LTD – BOOSTER99
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ARCADIA HOSPITALITY LIMITED – 22BET
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MERRYBET GOLD LIMITED – MERRYBET
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LUCKY9JA LOTTO LIMITED – ILOT
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SOLOTI GAMING LTD – FRAPAPA
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N1 INTERACTIVE AFRICA LIMITED – N1
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STARLIGHT ACE VERDE GAMING LTD – STAR BET
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WEST AFRICA BETTING INVESTMENT LIMITED—BETMOJO
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WINNERS GOLDEN BET NIGERIA LIMITED – WINNERS GOLDEN BET
Consumer Sales Promo Operators (CSPs)
Approved companies for promo-based games and campaigns:
| S/N | NAME OF OPERATOR |
| 1 | INFINITY MOBILE GAMING LTD |
| 2 | KINGS PRIDE COMMUNICATIONS AND MULTIMEDIA CONCEPT LTD |
| 3 | YELLOWDOT AFRICA NIGERIA |
| 4 | AFRICAN CONTENT LIMITED |
| 5 | YELLOW DOT AFRICA LIMITED |
Why Betting Licenses Matter
Having a valid betting license ensures the operator follows Nigerian laws, protects user funds, and offers fair gameplay. If you're gambling online, always check the license info at the bottom of the site or on the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) portal.
With this complete and structured list of betting licenses, you now know who’s legal and who’s not. Play smart, stay safe, and bet only with verified operators.
