EFCC Alerts Nigerians, Lists Illegal Lottery and Betting Operators In The Country
opera.comMar 27, 2020 5:30 AM
Yesterday the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a series of tweets on its verified Twitter handle revealed that it had uncovered thirty-five illegal lottery operators in the country and therefore warns Nigerians to note these operators.

The anti- corruption agency said that that the operators were operating without core licences or permits and were uncovered during an attempt to end fraud -related tax in the lottery and betting industry in the country.



Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) also stated that only 21 operators and 18 firms were licensed by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission to operate in the country.

According to the agency, the illegal companies are Emerald Bets International Limited ( Emerald Bet ), Saharabets Sports Limited ( Surebet 247 ), Bimm Entertainment Limited ( Easy Bet ) , Champion Superbet (Superbet ) , EbonyBet , 360 Bets Limited , Bet Now Global Business Services Limited , Caryle Investment Limited ( BetMunster) , Camlake Limited (Wakabet) and West Africa Betting Company Limited ( PMUbet ) .



Others include Playwin International Limited ( RukkaBet ), Ana Lottery Limited , ParknBet Champion Bookmakers Nigeria Limited , Space Gaming , Fane International Sports Tour Limited ( First Fane Sports ) , Zandalex International Nigeria Limited , Gidi Games, Uwin Bets Limited , Megawin Bets Limited , Vertical Bets and Gaming Limited , Smart Bet Limited (Power Bet) , EasyGold Network ( Awoof Bet) , Melbet and 22 Bet.

Some others, which were discovered to be operating illegally , are LovingBet , LionBet, NetBet , Nairapower Bet , SupaBet , SportBet , KorectWin , 2 SureBet , Betwin 9ja and Western Sportbet Nigeria Limited.