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We understand that sometimes you may feel embarrassed to call, or feel that you don't have a gambling problem. That's perfectly ok. We encourage you to call anyway.
| Who | How to reach them | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| Gamble Alert | +234 916 295 7989 (24/7), toll-free +234 705 889 0073 | A Nigerian non-profit: counselling, peer chat and a self-test |
| Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) | 0809 111 6264 | A free, confidential mental-health line |
Oftentimes, friends and family members of people that gamble, recognize the signs of a gambling problem before the individual recognizes it themselves.
Warning signs of problem gambling
If two or more of these signs are shown, you may have a gambling problem.
- Chasing losses: depositing again to win back what you lost.
- If you find yourself spending money that should be used for other things (i.e. paying bills, buying food, savings, etc), you may have a gambling problem.
- Borrowing to gamble, or selling things to fund it.
- Hiding it: lying about how much or how often you play.
- Playing longer than you meant to, or late into the night.
- Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut down.
For a quick self evaluation, visit the Gamble Alert website.
Why crypto gambling needs extra care
Three things that make it faster to lose track.
Money sent via Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency can’t be reversed. Also, the price of coins changes while you are playing, so you may not be aware of how much you’re actually losing. Be sure to keep track of how much you’re spending in naira and set a spending limit for yourself. To see the exchange rate between naira and Litecoin visit our Litecoin to naira guide.
Limit and self-exclusion tools at each casino
For more information on responsible gaming, visit the casino's website.
| Casino | What you can set |
|---|---|
| BitStarz | Deposit, loss, wager and session limits and self-exclusion, in the account. Lowering a limit works at once; loosening it takes a day. |
| Roobet | Deposit, loss and wager limits and self-exclusion, in the account. |
| BC.Game | Self-exclusion in two steps: a 24-hour cooldown, then one day, a week, a month, six months or permanently. |
| Betwinner | Limits and self-exclusion, set through support. |
| Winna | Self-exclusion and cool-off periods through support; no deposit limit you can set yourself. |
| Thrill | No deposit-limit tools; self-exclusion for 1 to 180 days through live chat or e-mail. |
| OreonBet | A deposit limit that "may not fully apply to cryptocurrencies". |
| Bets.io | No limit tools described; two pages describe self-exclusion differently. |
You can limit how much money you can spend or how long you can gamble, by setting limits on your account. If a casino does not have limits, you need to set a budget and use external resources, described above, to assist you.
What Lagos-licensed operators must offer
The Lagos Responsible Gaming Regulations 2021.
- Self-exclusion
Licensees must disclose to the public procedures to opt-out and Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) maintains an opt-out list.
- Deposit, loss and session tools
Licensees must provide such services and helpline information along with odds and payouts information to customers.
- Age checks
Bets placed and money deposited by persons under the age of 18 years is refunded and the account closed.
- A regulator you can write to
The Authority’s Complaint Form is for the resolution of complaints relating to unpaid winnings, account closing, bet disputes and operation of gambling/lotteries without a license.
The above provisions also apply to operators in Lagos state, including (but not limited to) the following: 1xBet, 22Bet and Melbet's .ng site. Casinos operating from other jurisdictions are not subject to the LSLGA regulations. To determine if a casino is operating from Lagos state, please refer to our Lagos state casino license guide.
Keeping gambling away from under-18s
For parents and anyone sharing a phone.
- Use a PIN to lock apps and/or turn on parental controls on your phone to restrict access to gambling Apps.
- Turn on the parental controls built into Android and iPhone to block gambling sites and app installs.
- Do not send Cryptocurrency to Gambling Apps. Once sent, it is irrecoverable.
- Discuss the negative impact of gambling and the need to protect children.
What the law says
What the law saysSince a Supreme Court ruling of 22 November 2024, each state licenses gambling within its borders. Crypto is legal and regulated by the SEC. A casino licensed abroad is not licensed by any Nigerian state, and our reviews say which kind each casino is.
Check before you play
Lagos law makes promoting unlicensed gaming an offence, and the Lagos authority publishes a list of operators it calls illegal; none of them appear on this site. Check that playing is lawful where you live. Our guide is crypto gambling legal in Nigeria explains the rules.
How this site handles gambling risk
What you will find on every page here.
We provide information on gambling limit setting and other services offered by different casinos. We also include estimates of expected losses to the player and costs of high-speed gambling. We do not promote or support any casino on the Illegal Casino Operator’s List.
Seek professional help and talk to people you trust about your gambling activities if you feel that gambling is negatively affecting you.
Gamble Alert: +234 916 295 7989 (24/7), toll-free +234 705 889 0073. MANI: 0809 111 6264.
Free, confidential helplines. You must be 18 or older to gamble.