LOTTERIES NIGERIA Enugu government clarifies setting up lottery games 2 years ago Szarlot Post Views: 1,120 The Enugu State Gaming Commission (ESGC), yesterday, clarified that the state government set up its lottery games to sanitise the sector, adding that it was an entertainment and fun game aimed at boosting economic activities in the state. It explained that the state’s lottery game was not the same as gambling, adding that it was borne out of the need to get additional revenue for the government to build projects, as well as sanitise the gaming market. The commission pointed out that with the initiative, it would be difficult for operators without transparency to play in the market, adding that the move was aimed at ensuring effective regulation and monitoring. Leader of the Enugu State Lottery Project, Anayochukwu Njoku, told journalists in Enugu that the project was also targeted at empowering people financially, stressing that it had received over one million dollars in foreign direct investments (FDIs). He stated that since inception, the project had given out over N5 million in wins, adding that it has over 70 registered agents across the state. Njoku noted that the state government was set to launch the lottery formally on Thursday, December 9, 2021, saying that over 5000 tickets have been sold, while winners would go home with N1 million, N500, 000 and N250, 000 according to the category of games they played. “Enugu State lottery is transparently done, safe and clean. The draws are done live for everyone to see. While people who gamble pick numbers, this one is transparent and reliable. Another opportunity is that while building infrastructure and other public services, the players play to win, which in several cases significantly impacts the lifestyle of winners, boost additional spending and help them to make more investments in their communities,” – he said. Source: guardian.ng About Post Author Szarlot I am a fan of casino games especially roulette and blackjack. After that I analyze current events in the gambling industry. See author's posts SzarlotI am a fan of casino games especially roulette and blackjack. After that I analyze current events in the gambling industry. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: Enugu State Gaming Commission, Enugu State lottery, Nigeria Continue Reading Previous Osun lotto operator sets self ablaze over debtsNext From Nigeria to Canada: story Adeoye Damilola Adegboyega More Stories LOTTERIES SOUTH AFRICA 10 biggest lotto payouts in South African history 1 hour ago Samuel LOTTERIES NIGERIA Nationwide league signs N964m sponsorship deal, unveils technical partners 1 day ago Szarlot NIGERIA ONLINE Can Lagos become Africa’s gaming hub? 1 day ago Szarlot EXPERTS NIGERIA Africa Surges to Become Third Largest E-gaming Market With 186M Players 4 days ago Samuel LOTTERIES Sammi Awuku elected Vice President of African Lotteries Association 4 days ago Szarlot BETTING NIGERIA PalmPay And BetKing Promote Responsible Gaming In Nigeria 4 days ago Samuel EXPERTS NIGERIA Binance executives detained in Nigeria 5 days ago Samuel EXPERTS NIGERIA Binance Exits Nigeria, Government Launches Crypto Inquiry 6 days ago Samuel BETTING NIGERIA Should sports betting be banned or regulated? 1 week ago Szarlot EXPERTS NIGERIA The Future of Gaming Unveiled at AGE LAGOS 2024! 1 week ago Samuel NIGERIA ONLINE Crypto Regulation In Nigeria In 2024 1 week ago Samuel BETTING NIGERIA Bet9ja Breaks Silence After Nigerian Man Wins N110 Million 1 week ago Samuel Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.