BCLB · Kenya
Betting Control and Licensing Board
The Kenyan board licensing one of Africa's most active mobile betting markets.
Nigerian federal and state gaming authorities
Nigerian licensing is being settled at state rather than federal level following litigation over competence.
What this authority does
Nigeria's gambling regulation has long been contested between the federal government, which licensed lotteries and betting under national legislation, and the states, several of which maintained their own gaming boards. Lagos State in particular built a substantial licensing operation of its own.
Litigation over which level of government holds competence was resolved in favour of the states, with the effect that gaming regulation is now treated as a state matter and the federal lottery body's role has narrowed considerably. Operators therefore deal with state authorities, most importantly Lagos, where a large share of Nigerian betting activity is concentrated.
The market itself is mobile-first and betting-led, with sports betting far larger than casino play, and agent networks still important for deposits in parts of the country.
Licences it issues
- State gaming and lottery licences
- Sports betting permits
What supervision concentrates on
- Licensing of betting and lottery operators
- Division of competence between federal and state level
- Advertising and age controls
Markets on file under this authority
| Market | Online casino | Sports betting | Licensing model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | Licensed | Licensed | State licensing, following litigation over federal competence |
Questions about the NLRC and state boards
Other authorities in Africa
NGB · South Africa
National Gambling Board
The national body overseeing nine provincial licensing boards, in a market where online casino remains unlawful.