1960Bet Review Nigeria: Shops, USSD & Payouts

1960Bet is a familiar name on Nigerian high streets, and it remains a workable choice if you bet through shops or prefer card, Quickteller and USSD payments. Online, the picture is less complete. This 1960Bet review explains what is known and where you should ask questions before depositing.

Winners Bookmaker Nigeria Limited and the 1960Bet licence

The brand is operated by Winners Bookmaker Nigeria Limited (RC 927663), a company reviewers say first registered and obtained licences around 2010. That makes it one of the longer-running bookmakers in the country, with betting shops reported in more than 20 states.

Reviewers state that 1960Bet is licensed by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission and by the Lagos State Lotteries Board, which is now the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority. Licence numbers are not published consistently, and we could not confirm them. After the Supreme Court judgment of 22 November 2024, the NLRC’s authority is limited to the FCT, so the Lagos licence is the one that matters for most customers. Read our explainer on Nigeria’s betting laws for how to check a state licence.

Welcome offer: what is and is not confirmed

Older reviews describe a 100% first-deposit bonus with caps quoted anywhere from ₦30,000 to ₦100,000, and a first-bet refund offer of up to ₦10,000 at odds of 3.50 or more. None of these could be confirmed for 2026, so the welcome box on this page shows no offer.

Compare fully documented offers on our bonuses page before choosing.

Getting started with 1960Bet

A detailed sign-up guide is not published in a form we could confirm, so follow these steps as a checklist:

1. Register on the official 1960Bet site, or ask at a 1960Bet shop if you prefer to bet in person.
2. Use your real name and a phone number linked to your bank account, so withdrawals match.
3. Make a first deposit from ₦100 by card, Quickteller, USSD, bank deposit or cash at an agent.
4. Ask support whether ID is needed before your first withdrawal, and have your NIN or another government ID ready.

Sports, NPFL markets and live betting

The sports list is broad: football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, handball, ice hockey, rugby, motorsport, American football, baseball, golf, cricket and boxing, all priced in decimal odds. Football includes the NPFL alongside the major European leagues and UEFA competitions, although NPFL market depth is not documented. Our NPFL predictions page is a useful companion if domestic football is your focus.

Live betting is available. We could not confirm a cash out feature or live streaming, so plan bets as if you will hold them to the final whistle.

Virtuals and jackpots

Reviews mention virtual games and jackpots, but game providers and library size are not documented, and we found no confirmation of Aviator or a full casino. If quick virtual matches appeal to you, our virtual football guide explains how they are settled.

Mobile access

1960Bet has a mobile-optimised website. Sources disagree on whether Android and iOS apps exist, so we list mobile site only. If you see an app offered elsewhere, download it only through a link on the official site.

Deposits, withdrawals and the shop network

Deposit options are where 1960Bet is strongest for traditional punters: Verve, Visa and Mastercard through Webpay, Quickteller, USSD, direct bank deposits at banks such as GTBank, First Bank, UBA and Stanbic, and cash through shops and agents. The minimum deposit is reported as ₦100. We could not confirm OPay or PalmPay wallet deposits.

Withdrawals to a bank account typically take 24 to 48 hours. The minimum withdrawal is not clearly published (around ₦1,000 is suggested) and a daily cap near ₦500,000 is often mentioned. Confirm both with support before you request a big payout.

Support channels

Support is offered by phone (07001960238), email, live chat and WhatsApp, and older sources also list Skype contacts. Opening hours are not clearly published, so use live chat for anything urgent.

Who should pick 1960Bet

1960Bet suits punters who like a physical shop nearby, pay by card, Quickteller or USSD, and do not need a big welcome bonus. Online-first bettors who want an app, cash out and published payout times should compare our Bet9ja review and BetKing review, both of which combine a large shop network with a full online product.