The Naija punter's paper, with new reports most days.

16-10-2026Friday

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Lottery Companies in Nigeria: Who Licenses Them After 2024

The Supreme Court moved lottery licensing to the states in November 2024. Who can legally run a lotto now, and what a valid Lagos licence covers.

Filed by Nigeria Casino Newsroom4 min read

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Crypto GamblingNo. 202

Nigeria Crypto Currency: What SEC, CBN and Tax Rules Say

SEC has admitted Yellow Card and KuCoin Nigeria to its crypto sandbox, but not as full licences. Banks may serve exchanges and the tax office has rules.

Filed by Nigeria Casino Newsroom3 min read

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as of 19-10-2026, 20:00 WAT

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15-10-2026Thursday

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RegulationNo. 201

Online Lottery in Nigeria: Who Licenses It and How to Check

Lottery licensing moved to the states in 2024. How to read the Lagos register, spot a lapsed licence and avoid operators on the unlicensed list.

Filed by Nigeria Casino Newsroom4 min read

13-10-2026Tuesday

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BlackjackNo. 200

Land-Based Casino Etiquette for Blackjack Tables

Blackjack etiquette is a form of respect for chance itself, a way of acknowledging that money is tem...

Filed by Nigeria Casino Newsroom4 min read

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11-10-2026Sunday

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CrapsNo. 199

How to Read a Craps Table Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Atlantic City was a different city when you could read a craps table by watching the old men's faces...

Filed by Nigeria Casino Newsroom4 min read

09-10-2026Friday

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Crypto GamblingNo. 198

Crypto Casino VIP Programs: Scaling Loyalty on Blockchain

Right, so I worked the betting shops in Soho for thirty years, and I have seen every loyalty scheme known to mankind. Punch cards. Tier systems. Comps.

Filed by Nigeria Casino Newsroom3 min read

08-10-2026Thursday

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RegulationNo. 197

Naija Betting Brief: Brazil, UK and US Operator Shifts

Brazil pushes back on operator claims, UK Tote names new leadership and bookies drop horse racing, while Kentucky and DraftKings face fresh scrutiny this week.

Filed by Nigeria Casino Newsroom1 min read

07-10-2026Wednesday

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GuidesNo. 196

How to Recognize Gambling Burnout at the Tables

Burnout at the tables looks like losing patience with variance. I tested this over forty sessions ac...

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05-10-2026Monday

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PokerNo. 195

High Roller: The Documentary About Stu Ungar's Tragic Life

High Roller is the 2018 documentary about Stu Ungar, the three-time World Series of Poker champion who died destitute in...

Filed by Nigeria Casino Newsroom3 min read

03-10-2026Saturday

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HistoryNo. 194

The History of Live Dealer Casino Games

The first live dealer blackjack broadcast was transmitted from Riga, Latvia, in 2001, a technical achievement that was n...

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01-10-2026Thursday

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Crypto GamblingNo. 193

Ethereum vs Bitcoin for Casino Payments: Key Differences

The first crypto payment I made to a casino was in 2017, Bitcoin, a moment that felt both radical and utterly mundane. I...

Filed by Nigeria Casino Newsroom2 min read

29-09-2026Tuesday

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BlackjackNo. 192

Land-Based Casino Etiquette for Blackjack Tables

Blackjack etiquette is respect for chance, a way of acknowledging that money is temporarily loaned to us by fate.

Filed by Nigeria Casino Newsroom2 min read

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