I. Ogbuka Legal
Regulatory Licensing

Online Sports Betting, Gaming & Lottery Licensing in Nigeria

License procurement and renewal support across sports betting, casino gaming, lottery, pools and remote operator permits.

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Services

What the firm provides

  • 1.Online Sports Betting / Sports Betting License Procurement & Renewal Services.
  • 2.Other Games Licensing Procurement & Renewal Services.
  • 3.Casino Gaming License Procurement & Renewal Services.
  • 4.Pools Betting License Procurement & Renewal Services.
  • 5.Gaming Machine License Procurement & Renewal Services.
  • 6.Scratch Cards / Interactive Games License Procurement & Renewal Services.
  • 7.Promotional Competition License Procurement Services.
  • 8.Public Online Lottery License Procurement & Renewal Services.
  • 9.National Mobile Lottery / Gaming License Procurement & Renewal Services.
  • 10.Remote Operator Permit License Procurement Services.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

I would like to set up a national online sports betting company in Nigeria. What is the basic minimum share capital?

The authorized minimum share capital for online sports betting companies in Nigeria is ₦100 Million.

I would like to set up an online sports betting company in Lagos alone. Does this require a license fee?

Yes. The license fee for a sports betting company in Lagos State is currently ₦100 Million, subject to regulatory review.

What about in the Abuja FCT?

This would require a ₦75–100 Million fee where foreign participation is involved.

I am a foreigner seeking to set up a betting company in Nigeria. Can I do this on my own?

No — betting companies in Nigeria are not permitted to have 100% foreign ownership, so you will need Nigerian citizens to partner with.

I run a licensed betting company abroad and want to operate remotely in Nigeria without a local subsidiary. Is this possible?

Yes — this is known in Nigeria as a remote operator permit. It lasts five years and carries a license fee of $100,000, apart from legal and related costs.

My national betting company in Lagos was declared unlicensed by the Lagos State Lottery Authority. Do I need to register at the state level too?

Due to recent judicial pronouncements, regulatory jurisdiction over online sports betting is now under the concurrent jurisdiction of the federal and state governments — the latter operating through the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria, except for Lagos State and the Abuja FCT.

How long do licensing applications usually take to be responded to?

Licensing applications are typically acted on within 10–15 working days.

Are betting/gaming companies in Nigeria required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering compliance?

Yes. The Money-Laundering (Prohibition) Act classifies betting, lottery and gaming companies as Designated Non-Financial Businesses (DNFBs), requiring AML compliance returns, beginning with procuring a SCUML (Special Control Unit on Money-Laundering) registration certificate.

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