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Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by lagosdaily(op): 8:03am On Oct 29, 2024

Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has formed a strategic partnership with the United Kingdom in a significant move to combat the rising tide of illegal gambling. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to enhance cross-border enforcement of gaming and lottery regulations, reinforcing efforts to address these issues both locally and internationally.

As internet use in Nigeria continues to grow rapidly, so does the number of online gambling platforms, many of which operate without proper regulation. The agreement, signed at the well-known International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) conference in Rome, Italy, highlights the increasing concerns about illegal activities in the gaming industry.

Bashir Are, CEO of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue: “Illegal online gambling is a global problem, generating billions of dollars annually in unregulated markets.” He highlighted the need for international cooperation to curb these activities and protect consumers.

The partnership between Lagos and the UK will facilitate knowledge sharing, resource exchange, and joint enforcement efforts. By leveraging the UK’s robust regulatory framework, Lagos aims to enhance its own oversight capabilities and close regulatory gaps.

This collaboration is expected to have a profound impact on the Nigerian gaming industry. It will not only deter illegal operators but also attract legitimate investment, fostering a more transparent and responsible gaming environment. As Lagos positions itself as a gaming hub in Africa, this partnership signals a commitment to upholding the highest standards of regulation and consumer protection.

https://lagosdaily.com.ng/312537/news/lagos-and-uk-partner-to-tackle-illegal-gambling/

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Afrowits: 9:19am On Oct 29, 2024

A welcome development. They should all register with the government for proper regulations.

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Watianoengineer(m): 9:19am On Oct 29, 2024

All forms of betting should be banned and anyone caught playing sports bet should be sentenced to life in prison.

Betting is worse than drugs

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Starhearts: 9:20am On Oct 29, 2024

Wahala

Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by MichaelTokunboh(m): 9:23am On Oct 29, 2024

Taxation on gambling coming up!
IGR must be realized.
😜😜😜
Peter Obi will be taught lessons.
https://lagosdaily.com.ng/312537/news/lagos-and-uk-partner-to-tackle-illegal-gambling/[/quote]

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by chrisifeanyi: 9:24am On Oct 29, 2024

This country never scatter because of bet9ja and sportybet. Na the thing still dey give millions of jobless youths unrealistic hope hence they are still holding on. If you try ban betting in Nigeria, una go see what uprising mean.

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Bmaster(m): 9:25am On Oct 29, 2024

Watianoengineer:
All forms of betting should be banned and anyone caught playing sports bet should be sentenced to life in prison.

Betting is worse than drugs

na because u no sabi read statistics,.

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Meedon: 9:28am On Oct 29, 2024

chrisifeanyi:
This country never scatter because of bet9ja and sportybet. Na the thing still dey give millions of jobless youths unrealistic hope hence they are still holding on. If you try ban betting in Nigeria, una go see what uprising mean.

And Yawoo Yawoo

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by samfrancis1(m): 9:28am On Oct 29, 2024

Afrowits:
A welcome development. They should all register with the government for proper regulations.

Ehn.. what should be legal about gambling.. they just want to milk us of more money and kill those ones getting the money they ought to make .. Uk never partner see to help us clamp down corrupt politician .. na gamble concern them

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by finallybusy: 9:37am On Oct 29, 2024

Isn’t gambling supposed to be illegal to begin with? That habit is a drug which has destroyed many lives and sent addictive personalities to their graves. Hmm, na wa.

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by emmafineboy(m): 9:39am On Oct 29, 2024

Watianoengineer:
All forms of betting should be banned and anyone caught playing sports bet should be sentenced to life in prison.

Betting is worse than drugs

You no well

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by cn401: 9:40am On Oct 29, 2024

chrisifeanyi:
This country never scatter because of bet9ja and sportybet. Na the thing still dey give millions of jobless youths unrealistic hope hence they are still holding on. If you try ban betting in Nigeria, una go see what uprising mean.

You my friend has hit the nail on the head. If the Nigerian or state govt want to hasten the revolution or uprising bubbling underneath they should ban betting. Because if they do, that's when a lot of Nigerians will recognize that truly all hope is no more. A lot of Nigerians are into betting and quite a few win from it for daily living. Funny enough, I know quite a few people who refuse to do yahoo because they have a moral compass and instead do betting even do yahoo might pay more.

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by AutoChick4U(f): 9:40am On Oct 29, 2024

Watianoengineer:
All forms of betting should be banned and anyone caught playing sports bet should be sentenced to life in prison.

Betting is worse than drugs

Shut up pls. Sports betting is fun. Just have a job and use ur brain

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by MrAmbrose(m): 9:43am On Oct 29, 2024

Thier business

Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Glimpsetv: 9:43am On Oct 29, 2024

Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Ojemedad: 9:46am On Oct 29, 2024

So there is legal and illegal gambling

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by haybhi1(m): 9:48am On Oct 29, 2024

Na wa o... UK no partner with us to stop insecurity or boost food production, na rubbish thing like this we deserve?

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by descarado: 9:51am On Oct 29, 2024

Battle the existing ones, introduce their own branch.

Explore weak market.

Nigerians should stop seeing things through face values only.
People are already hailing them when in reality,they are paving way to open their own branch.

Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by amazingspiderma: 9:56am On Oct 29, 2024

News Headline

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by chudez0147(m): 10:13am On Oct 29, 2024

Lagos and Uk should also partner to create jobs

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by chudez0147(m): 10:14am On Oct 29, 2024

Watianoengineer:
All forms of betting should be banned and anyone caught playing sports bet should be sentenced to life in prison.

Betting is worse than drugs

There’s nothing wrong in betting, life too is a bet, including business is also a bet. They should warn fifa to stop fixing matches

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by chudez0147(m): 10:15am On Oct 29, 2024

Bmaster:
na because u no sabi read statistics,.

You wey sabi read statistics how far?? How many games you don win ??

Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Fatbam005: 10:21am On Oct 29, 2024

Betting na for who get extra money to spare... for person way dey struggle financially, it's just a sweet enemy. It will continue to add to woes.

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Everyday247: 10:31am On Oct 29, 2024

For those wey no understand, they are taking about bet365, William Hill e.t.c. some Nigerians they use them but they are not registered in Nigeria.

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by TableLeg(m): 10:34am On Oct 29, 2024

MichaelTokunboh:
Taxation on gambling coming up!
IGR must be realized.
😜😜😜
Peter Obi will be taught lessons.
https://lagosdaily.com.ng/312537/news/lagos-and-uk-partner-to-tackle-illegal-gambling/

Sengbo weyrey?!

Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by WilsonBright935: 11:37am On Oct 29, 2024

Let UK face their problem. They should stop poking nose

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Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Kingsnairaland(m): 12:05pm On Oct 29, 2024

Don't they call betting companies bankers besides if you are not making profit from any venture it is a sin it it is wrong to do that venture

Matthew 25:27. ESV
Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest.

NIV
Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.

Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Quebec91(m): 12:54pm On Oct 29, 2024

I tell you man

chrisifeanyi:
This country never scatter because of bet9ja and sportybet. Na the thing still dey give millions of jobless youths unrealistic hope hence they are still holding on. If you try ban betting in Nigeria, una go see what uprising mean.

Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Quebec91(m): 12:55pm On Oct 29, 2024

Gbam 👍

AutoChick4U:
Shut up pls. Sports betting is fun. Just have a job and use ur brain

Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by MondayOmoAdugbo(m): 1:02pm On Oct 29, 2024

Watianoengineer:
All forms of betting should be banned and anyone caught playing sports bet should be sentenced to life in prison.

Betting is worse than drugs

Bet na investment wink

Re: Lagos And UK Partner To Tackle Illegal Gambling by Wiseman2y(m): 1:47pm On Oct 29, 2024

Football betting is not totally good and it is not totally bad. One has to take the good with the bad, but moderation is everything in life. I won #25890454.57 with #200 after countless number of trying.

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