BETTING NIGERIA Oyo moves to regulate, improve gaming industry 1 year ago Samuel Post Views: 340 Oyo State government, through the Oyo State Gaming Board, has engaged operators and other stakeholders, to chart a path to enhancing the business in the state. At a stakeholders forum, held in Ibadan, Secretary to the State Government, Olubamiwo Adeosun, said the engagement was necessary to make gaming more diverse and inclusive in terms of age, sexuality, disability, gender and social-economic background, as this would increase the opportunities in the sector and beyond. We are aware that there hasn’t been a level playing ground in the past and it is not enough to just create a level playing ground; rather, people who are different should have the same opportunity accessible to others. “For the business and agencies in the Oyo state gaming board, being diverse means re-organising, valuing and taking accounts to share knowledge, skills, experiences and opportunities and to reach the full potential of this sector. Diversity can add value and can widen benefits in relation to the issue,” – Adeosun said. Director-General of the board, Olajide Boladuro, said they are making moves to ensure inclusiveness and to also ensure there are regulations in the industry, such as women’s inclusion and the ban on underage gambling. “There are stiff penalties if you are caught, three-year prison term and a sum of N500, 000 for operators caught in underage gambling,” Oyo State Commissioner For Youth and Sports, Seun Fakorede, said the forum was relevant for the growth and development of the sector. He added: “This is a very relevant sector, as it will affect the economy. When it comes to gaming, most participants are youths. It is this necessary to let people know the role of this board. We are also focused on inclusiveness in this government, as we are preaching this in the government, so we want all sectors to embrace diversity and inclusiveness.” Source: guardian.ng About Post Author Samuel I am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. See author's posts SamuelI am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: experts, Nigeria, Oyo State Gaming Board Continue Reading Previous Betika partners fast track to drive retention in AfricaNext BetGames marks latest African expansion with Sahara Games More Stories BETTING KENYA University student hangs self after losing KSh15,000 school fees to betting 8 hours ago Samuel BETTING KENYA Bangbet Charges Ahead with Renewed Sponsorship for Josiah Kariuki 8 hours ago Samuel BETTING SOUTH AFRICA Nolimit City Celebrates South Africa Debut 1 day ago Samuel BETTING GR8 Tech enters long-term partnership with Mojabet 1 day ago Szarlot EXPERTS NIGERIA Bandits funding terrorism through crowdfunding, betting platforms 2 days ago Samuel BETTING KENYA Odibets unveils Sh5m sponsorship for Kenya Women 3X3 basketball team 3 days ago Szarlot NIGERIA ONLINE Nigerian crypto fee hike invitation for crypto “big boys” 3 days ago Szarlot BETTING NIGERIA Seun Kuti criticizes Nigerian elites over youths sleeping in betting shops 4 days ago Samuel BETTING KENYA Kayole Matatu Driver Newest Millionaire in Town After Winning KSh 3.4m 1 week ago Samuel EXPERTS NIGERIA How NLRC Plans to Regulate Gaming 1 week ago Szarlot BETTING NIGERIA Reps to organise public hearing on age limit for betting 1 week ago Samuel BETTING NIGERIA BetKing Renews Commitment To Ikorodu City FC 1 week ago Szarlot 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.