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In fulfillment of its promise to always reward her winners, sport betting company, Bet9ja, has doled out various cash prices to winners from last weekend. According to Bet9ja CEO, Ayo Ojuroye, “we have paid all our winners from last weekend in line with our promise of paying promptly. We congratulate all our lucky winners that emerged over the weekend. We assure them that we will never fail to pay their winnings in line with our promise to them. In less than two years of doing sports betting business in Nigeria, Bet9ja has displayed  a high sense of integrity through prompt payment of winnings. He assured all agents and punters that they will continue to serve them with a high sense of responsibility. Ojuroye further said “We thank our agents for their hard work and dedication towards making   the top sports betting company in the country. We will continue to protect them from undue risk. As we demonstrated last weekend, we will never deny them their benefits.” ...

Nigerian Lotto Needs Innovation I’ve seen how lotteries operate in Europe. I’ve seen the variety. I’ve seen the structure. I’ve seen the excitement. I’ve seen the rewards. There are different formats on display — 6/45, 7/49, 5/50 and more. Players have options. The experience evolves. There is innovation. But back home, it’s a different story. In Nigeria, the lottery system has barely changed. Same format. Same structure. Same experience. In this 21st century, we still cannot fully play online in a structured, seamless way. Most players still have to go to physical kiosks. The product innovation is minimal. The excitement factor is low. When there is little competition, ideas slow down. And when monopoly power is concentrated in a few hands, creativity suffers. What Do I Want? I want a new lotto company with bold ideas. A company that: Introduces new formats Improves transparency Enhances digital access Rewards players fairly Modernizes the experience ...

2015: A Turning Point for Sports Betting in Nigeria? Johnson Adewale Foye, Head of Operations at HSL Gaming Network Limited (Gobet3000), believes that 2015 will mark a defining moment for sports betting in Nigeria. Having spent years in the sector and studied its evolution closely, I agree that 2015 represents the beginning of a significant shift in the Nigerian betting landscape. A Brief Look Back at Nigeria’s Gambling History After independence, casinos were the dominant form of gambling, leading to the introduction of the Casino Taxation Act of 1965. Over time, other forms emerged: Lottery Pools Promotions Casino slots Sports betting Among all these, sports betting has experienced the fastest growth in recent years. Today, bookmakers offer integrated platforms where customers can access: Sports betting Virtual games Casino Poker Live betting All from a single online account. Players no longer need to walk into a shop to participate — digi...