EFCC uncovers 35 illegal Lottery business operators
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said on Thursday that it has uncovered the identities of 35 lottery business operators who do not have core licenses or permits to operate.
The 35 names of the illegal companies’ were unravelled during an investigation that was carried out on the operations of lottery companies in the country, supported by a document from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission based on request from the EFCC.
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The illegal companies are Emerald Bets International Limited (Emerald Bet), Saharabets Sports Limited (Surebet247), Bimm Entertainment Limited (Easy Bet), Champion Superbet (Superbet), EbonyBet, 360Bets Limited, Bet Now Global Business Services Limited, Caryle Investment Limited (BetMunster), Camlake Limited (Wakabet) and West Africa Betting Company Limited (PMUbet).
Others are Playwin International Limited (RukkaBet), Ana Lottery Limited, ParknBet Champion Bookmakers Nigeria Limited, Space Gaming, Fane Int’l Sports Tour Limited (First Fane Sports), Zandalex Int’l 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 22Bet.
Some others who were discovered to be operating illegally include LovingBet, LionBet, NetBet, Nairapower Bet, SupaBet, SportBet, KorectWin, 2SureBet, Betwin9ja and Western Sportbet Nigeria Limited.
Investigation also revealed that only 21 licensed operators and 18 companies with permits from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission currently operate in the country.
Those hitherto, operating illegally in contravention of the relevant laws and guidelines would henceforth face the full wrath of the law as investigation is ongoing on their illegal activities.
