Lotto in Nigeria is synonymous with an easy way of "cashing out" with your knowledge of what numbers could win. It is a game of opportunity in which players try to match the numbers on their cards with the numbers the Lotto company picks out of a lottery machine or releases via various communication platforms.

Even though the lotto dated back to 1539 with the first lottery practiced by King Francis 1 of France, the Lottery business in Nigeria began in 2001 ( although the Lottery Act of Nigeria was established in 2005).

The industry has been so successful in the past couple of years that several innovative companies have shown great tech initiative tip ensure that the playing processes are as smooth as possible.

This article feature's the top 10 lottery companies in Nigeria based on their relevance in the Lottery Industry. A subsequent prerequisite for this list is the fact that the listed companies have been registered under the body that certifies lottery companies in Nigeria, Nigeria Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC).

1. BABA IJEBU: Baba Ijebu which transitioned from a game played only in the kiosk and small centers in 2001 to a game played via mobile phone or computer today has come a long way indeed. Originally known as Premier Lotto, Baba Ijebu was incorporated in and established to carry out the Lotto business in Nigeria. The founder and current Chief Executing Officer of the company is Chief Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu.
Baba Ijebu holds this title due to its long time existence and relevance in today's Lottery industry

2. WINNERS GOLDEN CHANCE: Founded in February 2015, Winners Golden Chance Ventures Limited which is also known as Golden Chance Lotto is a Lottery business organization set up to engage in Lotto services. With over 11,000 Point of Sale (POS) terminals across South Western Nigeria, Winners Golden chance boasts of the highest lottery network reach in southwest Nigeria.
The lottery on Golden Chance Lotto can be played both offline and online.

3. WESTERN LOTTO: When talking about the Lotto company with the buzz both online and offline, we can't but mention Western Lotto. Western Lotto which started in 2017 also offers International games from Europe, the United States and Ghana.
Western Lotto can be played offline and online

4.LOTTO 9ja: Lotto9ja which is sister to Western Lotto began in 2019. Unlike Western Lotto, Lotto9ja is played only online because it targets people who find it hard to play lotto games offline.

5. INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY AND GAMES LIMITED: Founded in 2012, International Lottery and Games Limited operates as a lottery and gambling company. It is also known as Naijalottery and is played only offline.

6. SECURE ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY: Incorporated in 2001 with an Exclusive 30-year license granted by the Federal Government to operate the National Lottery in Nigeria. Secure Electronic's core competence can be found in its provision of infrastructure and technical know-how in the Lottery and Gaming, Trivia Promo syndication, central database for data and information processing.

7. FORTUNE GAMES LIMITED: Established in 2010, Fortune games limited (which is also known as Quicklotto) dwells more on its POS terminals and USSD channels than its online platforms.
It offers exciting games that people can play and win and has earned its credibility through transparency and consistency.

8. MYHOURLOTTERY: MyHourlyLottery is an end-to-end bespoke Lottery solutions company where everyone stands a chance to win everyday. With its site's user-friendly interface and quality customer service, the company walks an extra mile to help players stay ahead of their game.
Myhourlottey's mission is to build a world-class lottery business that will empower the common man. It is the lottery company to look out for as they favourably compete with leading brands in the Global Lottery industry.

9.MLOTTO: The Mobile Lottery Nigeria Limited is a lottery brand that offers not only lotto games but also sport betting games. MLotto games can be played Online but has more players offline.

10. GAB LOTTO COMPANY: GAB Lotto company which was incorporated in MAITAMA, Nigeria is a Limited Liability company involved in the Lottery business. You can only okay GAB lotto in kiosks and stores as they are not online.
In conclusion, we can identify that over the years since lottery became legalized in Nigeria, the game has evolved from a gathering of people at small kiosks and centers to a high tech-driven activity where individuals place stakes from the comfort of their homes.
Want to play a Lotto today? Check out one of the listed platforms.