What offshore means for Nigerian players
Which brands hold licences issued outside Nigeria, who operates them and how they handle naira.
Offshore casinos hold licences issued outside Nigeria and serve Nigerian players over the internet. Stake, Melbet, Mostbet, AfroPari and Cloudbet hold Curaçao licences, and Betway and bet365 hold licences from the Malta Gaming Authority.
Offshore casinos compared#
| Casino | Licence | Operator | App |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stake | Curaçao Gaming Authority | Medium Rare N.V. | iOS, Android |
| Melbet | Curaçao OGL/2024/561/0554 | Pelican Entertainment B.V. | iOS, Android |
| AfroPari | Curaçao OGL/2024/427/1022 | IRIDIUM GROUP N.V. | iOS, Android |
| Cloudbet | Curaçao OGL/2024/328/0599 | Crypto-first | iOS, Android |
| Mostbet | Curaçao | Bizbon N.V. | iOS, Android |
| Betway | Malta MGA/CRP/130/2006 | Betway Limited | iOS, Android |
| bet365 | Malta MGA/CRP/531/2018-05 | Hillside (Technology) Limited | iOS, Android |
Why players choose offshore brands#
Offshore brands bring product range and payment choice. Stake pairs a casino with a sportsbook and accepts crypto next to naira. Cloudbet confirms Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Tether and USD Coin. Mostbet confirms bank transfer, OPay, Moniepoint, Visa, Mastercard, Skrill and Neteller, and bet365 confirms bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Skrill and Neteller.
New offshore brands also open to Nigeria regularly. AfroPari arrived in March 2025 with a 300% first-deposit sports bonus. The new casinos hub lists recent arrivals.
How offshore differs from local licences#
In Nigeria, the National Lottery Regulatory Commission and state regulators such as the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority license local operators. Brands such as SportyBet, Bet9ja and MSport sit in that group, and the licensed casinos hub lists their numbers. Offshore brands hold a foreign licence and a foreign operating company, and many of them still offer NGN wallets, local payment methods and English-language support.
Payments at offshore brands#
Offshore brands usually mix naira rails with international options. Stake confirms bank transfer, OPay, PalmPay and Skrill, plus Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Tether. Melbet confirms bank transfer, OPay, Paystack and Flutterwave. Mostbet adds Moniepoint and card options. Cloudbet runs on crypto alone. Pick a method you already use, because staying with a familiar wallet keeps deposits and withdrawals simple. The crypto casinos hub covers coin options, and the payments hub lists naira methods. When you compare cashiers, look at the minimum deposit, the withdrawal limit and whether the method supports both directions, because those three details decide how a session ends as much as how it starts.
Stake among offshore casinos#
Stake is run by Medium Rare N.V. under a Curaçao Gaming Authority licence. It accepts NGN from ₦1,000 through bank transfer, OPay and Skrill, and withdrawals run up to ₦10,000,000, usually within 60 minutes after KYC level 2. Read the Stake licence page and the Stake review before you register.
Offshore brands also publish their own terms and responsible gambling tools in the account, including deposit limits and self-exclusion. Open them on day one, and read the bonus terms for wagering and the maximum cash-out before you accept an offer.
Set deposit limits before your first session and play only with money you can afford to lose.
