Acting managing director of Bet High Alex Kobia said: “Our Responsible gaming program is unlike any other in this market with the safety of the Kenyan sports betting fans in mind. Our online site contains unique control and safety features directly on the site.”

He also added the company’s initial priority will be responsible gambling and support to players with gambling problems, which is something that we at gamblers.africa will keep a closer eye on.

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Booster99 officially opened its doors on October 13, 2020, with a 250% match welcome offer of up to ₦500 000. And MultiBet fans will get a 255% ACCA bonus on each ticket. 

The bookmaker is redefining normal with these promotions and other very rewarding bonuses for bettors. Owned and operated by Neomobile Entertainment Limited, Booster99 is licensed and regulated by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, so customers can relax. They’re in good hands. 

The CEO Has His Say

Renuka Gondalia, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Booster99, described Nigeria as one of the single most passionate fan bases for sports betting on the African continent. In a media statement, the CEO promised bettors innovative, premium services of the kind that has already pushed the bookmaker into the limelight elsewhere. 

What’s On Offer?

Once an account has been created, Nigerians will be able to choose from an array of bets, including pre-match wagers, live bets, and props, on many different leagues and competitions. The platform offers easy navigation, a very user-friendly interface, and fast loading times along with several fantastic promos. Above and beyond all this, Nigerians can look forward to esports, virtual sports, Roulette, live casino games, giveaways and much more. 

Statistics and team news will also be available, equipping bettors with the information they need to wager properly.

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Supabets is an online bookmaker belonging to the South African Portapa (Pty) Ltd company. The parent business has a license from the Gauteng Gambling Board to accept wagers and these two organisations have just struck a deal. 

A Win-Win Situation

Global Bet Virtual Sports has gone live with Supabets via Intelligent Gaming, part of the latter’s effort to take advantage of the fledgeling market in South Africa. Global Bet Chief Executive Officer Daniel Grabher has revealed that the aim of the partnership is to duplicate the success his company has seen in other major markets across the African continent. 

Grabher mentioned the severe directives which rule the SA market, describing it as one with huge potential that has not yet been fully exploited. Grabher stated that he’s incredibly confident that his company’s success story will soon feature an additional chapter thanks to this key market, adding that this is not least because it’s teamed up with the perfect local partner. 

Details of the Deal

The agreement sees the full suite of the Global Bet omnichannel premium virtual sports becoming available along with a brand-new PRO series of games. These will feature Instant Play options that will have a ripple effect on the South African gaming community for many years to come. 

The CEO at Intelligent Gaming (Pty) Ltd, which operates Supabets, Marc Plaxton-Harrison, gave his nod of approval to the new deal. He explained that amalgamating his organisation’s distribution channels within operations already running with the finest virtual sports product on the market is a fantastic decision. He went on to say that, in light of the current boom virtual sports is enjoying globally, big revenue growth is expected alongside a long, mutually successful working partnership.

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A Spike in Popularity

Before the pandemic took hold, gambling in Nigeria enjoyed a massive upsurge. This is due to a steep increase in internet access, mobile phone penetration, online payment options, and regulations around advertising being liberalised. This period was also identified by a shift from more traditional forms of gambling, like that at land-based casinos, in national lotteries, and in pools to online sports betting and casino games. 

And while the gambling industry has suffered its share of losses due to COVID-19, it’s likely that the effort to rebuild will take the form of an even stronger push to increase access to outlets online. 

Participation levels in this industry in Nigeria hints at the chance of a real problem emerging. Studies have found that as many as 36% of the population have gambled and 53% of these do so daily. It’s reported that well over 70% of Nigerian youths frequently bet and gamble as well. 

How high these numbers are should come as no surprise when one takes into account the unfettered freedom operators enjoy regarding advertisements and promotions. The huge sponsorships delivered in the reality show Big Brother Naija by Bet9ja in 2019 and Betway in 2020 attest to this. 

Gambling Related Harm

Policymakers in the post-COVID-19 landscape will have to contend with the negative outcomes of betting, broadly referred to as Gambling Related Harm. It’s driven by the very rapid rise in gambling opportunities online. It’s been posited that revenue from this industry can be made to serve binary objectives by using it not solely as a source of income but as a deterrent too. This kind of revenue should be grouped alongside similar dangerous elements to society, like alcohol, high-sugar foodstuffs, and tobacco products. And, consequently, be assigned the job of providing extra support for healthcare in Nigeria. 

Operators in the gambling industry argue that their products should be classified as mere entertainment, on the level of watching films and attending Football games. Many disagree, however, and it can be said that the rising number of GRH justifies the latter position. 

GRH can take many forms but almost all will affect society as a whole rather than just individuals. The types include financial difficulties being encountered, relationships being disrupted, and emotional and psychological distress being inflicted on gamblers and the circles they move within. The list could go on, but the point is that GRH is a far more significant issue than the one which Problem Gambling traditionally refers to. 

A Source to Drive Universal Health Coverage

Gambling and betting revenue is already widely recognised as a source of financing for sports in many countries. Nigeria has stated that the goal of its current level of medical care is Universal Health Coverage, but public financing for this project is as limited as it is indispensable. Action needs to be expedited on strategies that will increase the amount of spending on total health care coming from public financing. 

Nigeria has one of the lowest public financing totals in the world, with 2017 levels reported at just 0.5% of its gross domestic product being spent on public health. This is markedly lower than the regional average of 2.4% as well as the average for its income group, 2.8% and the economic effect of COVID-19 might see it drop even more. 

The huge revenue generated by sports betting operators more than reflects the massive increase in participation of Nigerians in the industry.  It is estimated that roughly 60 million people between the ages of 18 and 40 years are spending as much as ₦1.8 billion daily, a number which becomes an astonishing ₦653 billion each year.  

Data from 2016 reveals that the most popular betting operators in this country are managing a monthly turnover of US$10 million. Mid-ranked brands are averaging a turnover of between US$3 million and US$3 million and US$5 million, with a 20% to 30% margin on profit. A 2018 PWC report revealed that Nigeria has the second-largest online gambling market in Africa. The Gross Gaming Revenue stands at US$58 million and is predicted to rise by 16% over the next 5 years.

It’s vital to note that the revenue which this industry has managed to tap into comes from a demographic that has thus far failed to be reached by the government. 60% of the Nigerian economy is in the informal sector, which is where most bettors hail from. It’s being argued that gambling taxes aren’t doing much for the poor and that new levies should take this into account. 

Proposed Reforms of Gambling Tax Policies in Nigeria

It hardly needs to be argued that the judicial framework which governs gambling in Nigeria must be revisited and updated. This is the only way to protect vulnerable citizens.

1. Operators should be limited to responsible advertising and marketing only. 

2. Because gambling, in general, should be discouraged in the interest of protecting society as a whole, an appropriate tax rate needs to be introduced. This income could then be used to improve social welfare systems. 

3. Regulatory bodies need to be given the power to mandate obligations for operators to connect to online surveillance systems like that of the CBN or FIRS. This would ensure that real time, appropriate information, including fiscal data, could be obtained. 

4. The National Lottery Trust Fund, from section 35 of the National Lottery Act, sets out the method of achievement for national development goals. It says that this can only be done via the provision of access to Lottery funding for good causes. But the opaque distribution of funds by the NLTF more than make the case for far more explicit measures to be introduced in terms of sectoral earmarks. 

5. Economic capital generated from gambling and betting taxation should be set aside for desirable social purposes like UHC. The Basic Health Provision Fund of the National Health Act of 2014 provides the channel for this to be implemented.

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Widely held to be one of the most important and original brands in the nation, the sportsbook has an extraordinary online reach and a very powerful retail presence. The brand has firmly established itself as one of the most dependable, reliable, and up-to-date bookmakers in Nigeria and has once again broadened its horizons.

Soname’s Excitement

Kunle Soname, Chairman and Co-Founder of Bet9ja, spoke of how excited his organisation is to announce the LiveG24 partnership. He stated that everyone is eager to start delivery on the exciting, innovative games this company creates. 

Soname spoke of his business’ commitment to making sure Bet9ja customers can access market-leading casino games. He stated that the game catalogue coming to his company will give players the finest possible Live Dealer playing experience anywhere.  

De Gobbi is Thrilled

Chief Operating Officer for LiveG24, Angelo De Gobbi, echoed Soname’s goodwill. He revealed that his organisation is greatly anticipating its games’ being released on the Nigerian market. He said it’s a new one for his brand but he’s positive that players will immediately take to the clear user interfaces the live games feature and can fully trust their reliability. 

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Ayoola Says His Piece

Louwatosin Ayoola, 1960Bet’s Executive Director, spoke of the organisation’s return with new management in place. He said that the plan is to retake their position as the market leader in terms of the Nigerian sports betting industry and referenced their pioneering work in the country thus far. 

Ayoola said that his company’s customers deserve the finest betting services possible and promised that this is what they’re going to be getting. He said that the bookmaker wants to make it clear that all winnings will be paid over promptly. He also spoke of additional incentives for new bettors to sign up and loyal ones to keep returning. 

A Thrilling Promotion

As part of the scheme to motivate Nigerians to use 1960Bet’s services, the bookmaker has been running an Independence Promotion since the 10th of September. It will keep going until the 30th of September as part of a celebration of the country’s 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s release from British rule. 

Ayoola described the special offer, saying that it is open to all bettors who stake up to ₦1 000 and it offers prizes including smartphones and cash amounts of ₦10 000 and ₦100 000.   

Mr Macaroni’s Part of the New Look

Debo Adebayo, more popularly known as Mr Macaroni, was additionally announced as 1960Bet’s new brand ambassador. Famous for his work as an actor and video content producer, Mr Macaroni is delighted with his new position. 

He spoke of the sportsbook being the No. 1 choice for Nigerian bettors and said he was proud to be associated with the company. He’s promised to promote the organisation as best he can and says he’s confident that the products and services will continue to be top-notch going forward. He mentioned the bookmaker’s ambitions regarding customer satisfaction and said that he can’t wait to get started. 

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A vast number of bettors have swapped sports for entertainment betting, and Betway Nigeria has made sure that Nigerian’s have had easy access to a wide number of markets. The official headline sponsor of season 5 of Big Brother Naija, the sportsbook has done an excellent job of offering daily deals, special promotions, predictors and trivia on all the housemates.

With less than two weeks to go to the grand September 27 finale, things are starting to really heat up as the final sprint towards the multi-million Naira prize money begins.

Recent Evictions Change the Game

Recently evicted BBNaija housemate Prince Nelson says he’s surprised by his eviction, as he thought the odds were in his favour.

Last Sunday, Prince got evicted alongside fellow former-housemate Kiddwaya, leaving only Tricktee, Laycon, Dorathy, Vee, Negi, Neo, and Ozo remaining in the running for the N85 million grand prize. Prince however now says he had a feeling he would be the one facing a final week in the house.

During his time in the Big Brother Naija house, Prince really put his talents out there for all his fans to see. His talents range from dancing to acting and hairdressing. He played a great game and put on a good show, but ultimately, it wasn’t enough.

Kiddwaya Still Loves Erica

As for Kiddwaya, his goal wasn’t really to make it all the way to the grand prize. Instead, he wanted to have as much fun as possible and enjoy something completely new and unfamiliar. Even though evicted, he says he remains thankful for his journey – a journey that involved meeting new people and expanding his own personal network.

Questions also arose over Kiddwaya’s relationship will fellow housemate Nengi. But he says that he and Nengi were just friends, nothing more.

As for Erica Nlewedim, the former BBNaija housemate disqualified from the show for breaking several house rules, Kiddwaya says his love for her is real, and remains as strong as ever before. Erica will always “have his back” said Kiddwaya of his relationship with the now-disqualified former housemate. 

Erica Is BB History On Repeat

Long-time fans of the show will probably know that Erica’s disqualification wasn’t the popular reality TV show’s first. In fact, she’s the third housemate to have got disqualified from the game in as many series.

Few fans will forget last season’s controversial disqualification of Tacha over her catfight with Mercy, who ultimately ended up winning Season 4. And during Season 3, it would be Khloe and K-Brule facing the disqualification heat. Khloe was however forgiven and eventually invited back into the house.

The Final Stretch

Fans can only expect the action to heat up even more from now on out, and those wanting to back their favourite housemate for a win can do so at Betway.

The Nigerian-facing sportsbook offers competitive odds on the series, and you can get in on the action by putting money on which BBNaija housemate you think will be the winner. Thanks to Betway, it’s not only the housemates who can land a massive cash prize.

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What this means is that Nigerians can now place bets without having to spend their hard-earned money on Wi-Fi connections and data, both of which remain a luxury commodity in most African countries.

Betway Nigeria’s offering comes in response to ongoing feedback from Nigerian bettors regarding cheaper data options. Many bettors have reported not being able to place bets because of the exorbitant rates they’re being charged by the country’s telecommunications providers. And the fact that data remains more expensive in Africa than anywhere else in the developing world hasn’t made things easier.

A Unifying Factor

Most Nigerians will be quick to point out the positive role played by sport in African countries. And, they know first-hand the value of supporting both local and international teams.

In this still-developing country, playing sport and supporting teams holds many more benefits than physical fitness or a way to pass time. Sport boosts local economies, can help support education, and even address anti-social behaviour.

Betway has long had a social conscience and is constantly looking for ways to make their customers lives easier. By offering a Free Data option they bring sports betting to more people and offer the opportunity to get involved without any excessive costs.

A Money Saver

Betway’s Data Free website saves more than the money spent on connection fees and mobile data. Because it’s so easy and quick to access, most people will find the service a hassle-free experience. And since there’s no need for travelling to locations offering free Wi-Fi, or even a prerequisite such as purchasing a data voucher, bettors will find themselves saving money all the way.

Three easy steps are all you’ll need to follow to sign up with Betway:

1. Access the Betway Data Free site.
2. Register a user account (if you don’t have one already) and claim your free bonus bet.
3. Make your first deposit and start betting.

A World Of Betting Opportunities

Betway’s Free Data offering can be used to put money on any match or game you would typically bet on when accessing their paid-data site. Bettors can place pre-match bets, bet on eSports, place live bets, or wager on virtual games.

The only requirement is that bettors have a credit data balance to gain access to the internet and to the Free Data site from Betway’s homepage. Once they’ve gained access to the site, no more data will be deducted from their available balance.

A brand well-known for its innovative sports betting products, Betway has once again responded to their customers in just the right way. For Nigerians, data prices are an ongoing issue, but by eliminating the need for costly connectivity, this sportsbook has opened up a whole new world of wagering potential, and the chance to land a big win.

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Nigeria’s youth culture has been hit especially hard by a craze for online betting, although it’s a pastime being embraced by one and all. 

Of the country’s 190 million inhabitants, over 60 million people between the ages of 18 and 40 enjoy wagering according to recent poll reports. Over ₦700 billion is being spent on betting each year, making the average roughly ₦300 per day. 

The Sweeping Popularity of Football

Thanks to the recent debut of 50+ online bookmakers in the country, it’s easier than ever to place bets on desktop, smartphones, and tablets. There are also many land-based sportsbooks and Nigerians are turning their passion for Football into a money-making scheme. 

Fans are taking a business angle and betting with their heads, not their hearts. Bets are often placed against favourites if it looks likely that the match will go against them. 

Unemployment Plays a Huge Role

Many young people are struggling to find work and turning to betting to earn an income. But the Director-General of Nigeria’s Industrial Training Fund, Joseph Ari has revealed that the situation is being compounded due to many youths lacking the necessary skills to find employment.

Ari stated that 900+ trades are being filled by foreigners in the country’s labour market because of this problem. Surveys have shown that there are still vacancies of 19.5% in the housing sector and the petrochemical industry reports a similar number, with almost 14% of available positions remaining so. The auto sector has openings in the region of over 11% and there are openings of more than 10% in the textile industry. 

The Scarce Skills Allowance

Olusegun Temilola, from the University of Lagos’ Sociology department, has stated that bettors are risking their financial futures by chasing the dream of overnight wealth. The government is taking steps to deal with this drift to the pursuit of sports betting and introducing measures to reward the acquisition of skills. Richard Egbule, Chairman of the National Salaries, Income, and Wages Commission has indicated the resolution to introduce special measures.

These are going to be in the form of a Scarce Skills Allowance, and this will be aimed at attracting young people to attaining expertise in areas that will render them employable. With the extra benefit of diverting their attention from betting! It is hoped that this allowance will encourage people to further their education and focus on long-term monetary stability with a well-paying job.

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Respected online bookmaker Betway has made Mozambique its latest African-based platform and has just launched a desktop and mobile sportsbook in the country. Now, along with citizens in South Africa, Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia, Mozambicans will be able to take advantage of Betway’s impressive coverage, markets, odds and bonuses.

A Trusted Brand

Betway was established in 2006 and is based in Malta. With several country-specific sites all over the world, the operator is licensed in several jurisdictions and can be trusted to uphold standards of safety and fairness. Now, along with other industry leaders, the Betway Group is turning its attention to the emerging African online betting market.

The sophisticated sites are easy to navigate, and fully compatible with desktops, iOS, Android and Windows tablets and smartphones and Symbian-powered mobile devices via Wi-Fi, LTE, 2G, 3G or 4G. Several local and international sports are covered including Soccer, Tennis, Boxing, and Motorsports.

Simple and Easy to Use

The Betway Group has always taken pride in creating and operating user-friendly sites, and their Mozambican platform is no exception. Not only is it available in Portuguese, it also accepts payments via Vodacom as well as via debit cards and credit cards and facilitates quick and smooth registration. Gamblers simply need to select the Sign Up button on the homepage, and follow the prompts.

After entering the requested information and confirming that they are 18 or over and can legally gamble, they’ll need to accept the site’s terms and conditions and will then click or tap the Register button to complete the process. Their accounts will be created within moments, and they’ll be able to make their first deposit and start betting immediately.

A Warm Welcome and Continued Support

Bettors’ first deposit will be accompanied by a generous welcome bonus, and thereafter Betway will continued to look after its Mozambican clientele. Customer support is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, to make using the platform as hassle-free as possible. With so much to recommend it, local bettors’ excitement about Betway Mozambique seems justified.

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