Lagos State · betting
Six questions before you stake
Short answers first, then the words of the Lagos law or the Lagos regulator. Open a question to read its source.
Six questions
1Who regulates betting in Lagos?
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA).
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) regulates lotteries, sports betting, casinos, gaming machines, promotional competitions and other gaming activities carried out within Lagos State.
2Is a national licence enough in Lagos?
No, according to the LSLGA: an operator offering gaming services in Lagos must hold an LSLGA licence.
No. An operator offering gaming services within Lagos State must be licensed by the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority.
Operating without an LSLGA licence is illegal in Lagos State.
3How old do you have to be?
18. Under-18s must not take part, their wagers and winnings are void, and their accounts must be closed.
Persons under 18 must not participate in any betting, gambling or lottery activity.
(a) all vulnerable and underage persons are prohibited from partaking in any lottery and gaming activity; (b) all wagers and winnings by underage and vulnerable persons are void; and (c) the gaming account of any person under the age of eighteen (18) years must be closed by the licensee.
4Can I set a limit?
Yes. Lagos law requires licensed operators to provide responsible-play tools, which should include encouraging deposit or staking limits that take effect immediately.
(x) encouraging customers to set financial deposit or staking limits, either online, offline or through telephone which must take effect immediately; and (xi) enabling customers adjust their account deposit limits, after a cooling-off period:
5Can I stop myself from betting?
Yes. Licensed operators must let you set an irrevocable self-exclusion of 90 days up to a lifetime.
(c) permiting any player to set an irrevocable period of self-exclusion for a minimum of ninety (90) days to a lifetime;
6Where do I complain?
To the LSLGA. Report operators missing from its register; its complaint form covers problems such as unpaid winnings and bet disputes (see Check and complain).
If you come across a betting site, casino, lottery, gaming machine or promotional draw operating in Lagos State that does not appear on the register, report it to the Authority.
This handbook covers Lagos State only. It does not describe the rules anywhere else in Nigeria; if you live outside Lagos, check the rules that apply where you are.