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The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has failed in its bid to extend the temporary lottery license beyond five months, raising concerns that ticket sales may stop before Sunday, 1 June. License Expiry and Legal Challenges The current lottery operator, Ithuba Holdings, will see its license expire on Saturday, 31 May. Initially, its sister company, Ithuba […]
Moses Tembe, the chairman of Sizekhaya Holdings, has expressed the company’s gratitude for being awarded the fourth lottery licence by the National Lottery “We welcome that the honourable Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau appreciated the power of our vision. When the National Lottery was first mooted after the ushering in of our democracy, the […]
Lottoland has reached an incredible milestone, serving 20 million customers across 15 markets worldwide. With its diversified portfolio of lottery offerings and innovative products like KenoGo, the company continues to set new benchmarks in the online lottery industry. Lottoland has announced that it now boasts 20 million customers worldwide, marking a significant milestone in its […]
The Lagos State Government has applauded the decision of the Supreme Court ‘s judgment that nullified the National Lottery Act. In a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, the state government said the judgment also reaffirmed the constitutional authority of state governments to regulate lotteries and gaming activities within their […]
The National Union of Gaming and Lottery Workers (NUGLOW) has issued an ultimatum to a firm, Melbet Nigeria, operated by Otrada Hospitality Limited, to pay Mr Abdulkareem Oriyomi, his outstanding winnings of N210,000 from a total of N1,210,000. The union’s General Secretary, Gregory Olatunji, made the demand in a letter dated October 3, 2024, warning […]
NSoft has announced its entry into the South African market through a partnership with Intelligent Gaming – a move that aims to introduce NSoft’s gaming products to the emerging regulated market. The collaboration has already resulted in the deployment of NSoft’s Stark T-1000 terminals with five operators across South Africa. These terminals offer a range […]
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have renewed their partnership to strengthen the lottery industry in Nigeria. During a visit to the EFCC headquarters, NLTF Executive Secretary, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, thanked the anti-graft agency for recovering over N9 billion for the NLTF. He urged the EFCC to […]
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has delivered a landmark ruling in the case of Attorney General of Lagos State v. National Sports Lottery LTD and NSL Lottery Management Co. LTD, declaring that lottery is not within the Exclusive Legislative List of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). In the well-considered judgment, the apex court held that […]
In a significant stride towards continental leadership, ITHUBA, a proudly black female owned and operated South African company, today marked the signing of the official partnership between ITHUBA, as the newly appointed National Lottery operator in Tanzania. This milestone marks a major advancement in ITHUBA’s strategy to expand its footprint in Africa, demonstrating the company’s […]
Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has announced that betting firms and gaming entities can now apply for the renewal of their licenses for the financial year 2024/25. The BCLB has called upon all operators to comply with this requirement, coinciding with the ongoing rollout of the new gaming management system. The implementation of this […]
