Bookmakers in Nigeria
Bookmakers in Nigeria, each with its own page: who holds the licence, what the welcome offer asks in naira, which wallets the cashier takes and how fast a withdrawal lands. Lagos-licensed brands come first, then other Nigerian permits, international sites and crypto sites.
Lagos-licensed bookmakers
Lagos-licensed bookmakers appear on the register of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, which names the company behind each brand and the dates of its licence. Every card opens the company page with the licence holder, the naira cashier and the stated payout times.
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Paripesa
100% up to ₦180,000
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22Bet
100% sports bonus up to ₦168,078
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BetWinner
Casino package up to ₦655,000 + 150 free spins
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1xBet
200%–300% welcome bonus, up to ₦600,000
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SportyBet
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Bet9ja
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BetKing
Sign-up free bet + 10 Aviator free flights
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MSport
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Football.com
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Betway
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BangBet
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AccessBet
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LiveScore Bet
LiveScore Bet
150% up to ₦100,000
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Betgr8
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Meridianbet
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AfroPari
300% up to ₦330,000
Bookmakers with other Nigerian licences
Bookmakers with other Nigerian licences cite permits from Oyo or Ondo State or from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission. Local brands sit in the same group, each with its naira cashier, apps and payment routes. Check the permit details on the company page before a first deposit.
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MozzartBet
Up to 500 Aviator free bets + ₦50,000 free bets
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1win
Up to 500% + 500 free spins across 4 deposits
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888Starz
Sports package over 4 deposits: 100%, 50%, 25%, 25%, each up to about ₦138,000
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Surebet247
Up to 150% sports bonus, max ₦150,000
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betPawa
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NairaBet
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BetCorrect
BetCorrect
₦500 free bet + 100% first-deposit bonus
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Sokabet
Sokabet
100% first-deposit bonus up to ₦200,000
International bookmakers taking naira
International bookmakers taking naira hold licences from outside Nigeria, such as Curaçao, and open naira accounts for Nigerian punters. Their pages set the welcome package next to the payout times each operator quotes.
Mostbet, Linebet and Melbet sit in this group. A dispute goes to the operator first and then to the foreign regulator it names, so read that licence line on the company page before you deposit.
Crypto betting sites for Nigerian punters
Crypto betting sites take Bitcoin, USDT and other coins, and some also sell coins by card through a payment partner. Balances sit in crypto, so the naira value of a win moves with the coin price until you sell it.
Bookmakers in Nigeria: FAQ
Which bookmakers in Nigeria hold a Lagos licence?
Paripesa, 22Bet, BetWinner, SportyBet, Bet9ja and BetKing all appear on the Lagos register, along with the other brands in the Lagos-licensed group. The register lists the licence holder and the end date of each licence.
Do bookmakers in Nigeria accept OPay and PalmPay?
Most local bookmakers take OPay and PalmPay next to bank transfer and USSD codes. The payment logos on each card show the routes each site lists in its cashier.
What is the smallest deposit at bookmakers in Nigeria?
Minimum deposits start from about ₦20 at 1win, while some welcome offers ask for a few thousand naira. Each company page gives the figure for its cashier and for its bonus.