How Nigeria’s State Betting Licences Work in 2026
Since the Supreme Court ruling, every state licenses its own bookmakers. Here is what that means for punters.
By Since the Supreme Court judgment of 22 November 2024, lotteries and gaming are regulated by Nigeria’s states, not the federal government. Lagos licenses operators through the LSLGA, the FCT through its own lottery office, and more than twenty states coordinate through the Forum of State Gaming Regulators.
What it means for you
Check that your bookmaker shows a licence that covers your state. Every review on BetNaija247 lists the licence we verified.