Nigerian youths spend at least $50 (N61,400 using the latest parallel market rate) per month on sports betting on their mobile phones, a 2017 survey conducted by GeoPoll reveals.
That’s just a glimpse into the popularity of sports betting among Nigerian sports lovers.
A lot of money is made every day by sports enthusiasts.
Sports betting has now become a hobby for some Nigerians. And here is a list of top sports betting sites that are popular among bettors in Nigeria.
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The beauty of it is that you can place a bet online right on your mobile device, most of them also have Mobile Apps.
In data released in 2019, it’s revealed that Nigerians spend over NGN730 billion annually on sports betting and at least two billion naira is generated daily, a recent analysis by Nairametrics says.
If you look at the number of sports betting coming up every day in Nigeria, you won’t be surprised that such a huge amount of money comes in through online sports betting.
They are certified by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), which is the Federal Government’s agency regulating the activities of lottery and betting in Nigeria.
So, what are the registered online sports betting companies in Nigeria?
NLRC-Licensed Sports Betting Companies in Nigeria
As of the last count, there are close to 50 sporting companies in Nigeria, but here is a list of 20 of them that are registered and regulated by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC).
AfriBet
Its registered business name is Africa Betting Company Nigeria Ltd while its trade name is AfriBet.
It’s one of the best online sports betting companies in Nigeria where sports lovers can also play other exciting betting products on sporting events, horse racing, live betting etc.
AfriBet makes payments as quickly as possible and its customer support makes it easy for customers to lodge a complaint.
Bangbet Nigeria
This site enriches the sports betting experience with unbeatable football odds across various leagues, providing unmatched value for bettors. Simplified registration, accessible at Bangbet Mobile Nigeria Official, makes live betting seamless.
The platform’s unique prediction feature offers users a chance to turn their sports insights into rewards. Beyond football, Bangbet caters to a diverse sports audience, including basketball and eSports enthusiasts.
Casino game fans will discover a vast selection of games at Banggame, making Bangbet a comprehensive destination for online gaming and betting in Nigeria.
Bet9ja
Co-founded by Ayo Ojuroye and Kunle Soname who is its CEO and chairman respectively, Bet9ja has become a household name in sports betting in Nigeria.
It has sponsored major programmes and talent shows in Nigeria. It was the major sponsor of the 2020 Big brother Naija
It’s registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) with KC Gaming Ltd as an online bookmaker company that offers to bet on major sporting events operating in Nigeria.
It is also licensed by the Lagos State Lotteries Board (LSLB) with permission to operate in other parts of Nigeria.
Naijabet
Registered under Naijabet Limited, NaijaBet.com is certified by the appropriate authorities: both CAC and National Lottery Regulatory Commission.
Sportynet
Registered under the name Sporty Internet Limited, may not be as popular as other big players in the sporting betting industry in Nigeria, yet SportyBet is one of the reliable online sports betting companies in the country.
iBet
iBet is one of the sports betting companies. It is also registered to operate in Nigeria under Promoserve Inter Links Ltd.
Betway
Registered under Digi Bay Limited, Betway is licensed by the Lagos State Government and FG’s NLRC.
Its operation cuts across other African countries. It’s a trusted and reliable online sports betting company in Nigeria.
Nairabet
Eager to deal with another trusted betting firm online? NairaBet is another household founded by Hon. Akin Alabi under Over the Top Entertainment Ltd.
It makes betting easy with its guide articles to show newcomers around its official website.
BetLion
Registered under the company name “VisaTech Limited” LionsBet is exciting online gaming and betting brand that offers one of the largest selections of online virtual games, and sports betting pre and live matches.
Blackbet
During the compiling stage of this list, I actually stumbled upon Blackbet and was forced to dig into its activities.
I found out that the company registered under Blackbet Ltd has notable people as advisors.
With its fabulous customer support, BlackBet is not a pushover in online sports betting company in Nigeria.
Betking
With an ex-sensational footballer Austin JJ Okocha as its ambassador (it’s rumoured that he’s also the co-founder, but we can’t independently verify this claim), BetKing continues to expand its coverage with its growing number of agents across the country.
It is certified by the necessary regulatory agencies.
Company registered name: SV Gaming Limited
1XBET
1XBet makes betting simple..plus its fantastic customer support when we put it to test. In less than 40 seconds a customer support agent came on to take to guide me.
Interested in being one of the partners of iBet, you can do this through its affiliate programme if you want to make extra cash.
Registered business name: Beaufortbet Nigeria Limited
With its powerful design, ixbet is one of the most trusted sports betting companies in Nigeria, where you are also free to choose the language you want to be served with.
Premier bet
Popularly known as “babaijebu,” this list would be incomplete without the premier bet founded by Chief Adebutu, a ‘silent’ billionaire from Ogun State.
Registered business name: BIA Stellar Solutions & Concepts Ltd
BetPawa
The registered business name is Calgary Online Limited, betPawa.ng is licensed by the Lagos State Lotteries Board and the FG’s lottery commission.
It makes a deposit and withdraw funds, electronically using an ATM card or in cash so easy for its customers.
Cloud Bet
CloudBet may sound strange to those who haven’t taken the time to check out the list of licensed sports lottery companies in Nigeria.
It is a fully licensed and regulated company by the National Lotteries Regulatory Commission to provide the best bets on the prediction of the gaming, sporting as well as socially significant events in Nigeria.
CloudBet is registered with CAC with the name, “Interactive Gaming Solutions Limited”
Wrapping up
We urge you to go through the terms and conditions before placing a bet on any of the above online licensed sports betting companies in Nigeria.
It is also very important to note that you can report any kind of sharp practices to the regulatory agency.
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