Nigerian casino and betting reviews by brand
A ranked table of every brand with its licence and app, then how each review is built.
SportyBet, Bet9ja and BetKing are the most popular betting brands in Nigeria, and each of the 48 brands in the table has its own review. The table shows the licence type, the licensing authority where one is published and the apps available in Nigeria. Brands are ordered by popularity.
All brands, ranked#
| # | Brand | Licence type | Licensing authority | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SportyBet | Nigerian licence | NLRC | iOS and Android |
| 2 | Bet9ja | Nigerian and offshore licences | NLRC | Android |
| 3 | BetKing | Nigerian and offshore licences | NLRC | iOS and Android |
| 4 | MSport | Nigerian licence | LSLGA | iOS and Android |
| 5 | betPawa | Nigerian licence | LSLGA | Android |
| 6 | Football.com | Nigerian licence | NLRC, LSLGA | Android |
| 7 | iLOT Bet | Nigerian licence | NLRC, LSLGA | iOS and Android |
| 8 | Betway | Nigerian licence | MGA | iOS and Android |
| 9 | 1xBet | Nigerian licence | iOS and Android | |
| 10 | Stake | Offshore licence | Curaçao Gaming Authority | PWA, iOS and Android |
| 11 | Bangbet | Nigerian and offshore licences | Android | |
| 12 | Betano | Nigerian and offshore licences | Android | |
| 13 | Easywin | Nigerian licence | Lotteries control board of Nigeria | Android |
| 14 | 1win | Offshore licence | Curaçao | iOS and Android |
| 15 | SureBet247 | Nigerian licence | LSLGA | Web |
| 16 | BC.Game | Offshore licence | Anjouan | Android |
| 17 | Betgr8 | Nigerian licence | NLRC, LSLGA | Web |
| 18 | PariPesa | Nigerian and offshore licences | LSLGA | iOS and Android |
| 19 | AccessBET | Nigerian licence | Android | |
| 20 | Bet365 | Offshore licence | MGA | iOS and Android |
| 21 | MozzartBet | Nigerian licence | NLRC | iOS and Android |
| 22 | 22bet | Nigerian licence | NLRC, LSLGA, Oyo State | iOS and Android |
| 23 | LiveScore Bet | Nigerian and offshore licences | LSLGA | iOS and Android |
| 24 | NairaBet | Nigerian licence | Android | |
| 25 | BetWinner | Offshore licence | iOS and Android | |
| 26 | WinnersGoldenBet | Nigerian licence | NLRC, LSLGA | iOS and Android |
| 27 | Melbet | Nigerian and offshore licences | Curaçao | iOS and Android |
| 28 | Fortebet | Offshore licence | LSLGA | Android |
| 29 | Naija Bet | Offshore licence | Android | |
| 30 | AfroPari | Offshore licence | iOS and Android | |
| 31 | Megapari | Offshore licence | iOS and Android | |
| 32 | Mojabet | Nigerian licence | iOS and Android | |
| 33 | Betbaba | Nigerian licence | Android | |
| 34 | Mostbet | Offshore licence | Curaçao | iOS and Android |
| 35 | PariPulse | Nigerian licence | NLRC, Oyo State | iOS and Android |
| 36 | Betika | Nigerian licence | iOS and Android | |
| 37 | Betjara | Offshore licence | App | |
| 38 | BetOnly | Nigerian licence | LSLGA | Web |
| 39 | Posido | Offshore licence | App | |
| 40 | SportPesa | Offshore licence | iOS and Android | |
| 41 | Wazobet | Nigerian licence | Android | |
| 42 | Abo Casino | Offshore licence | iOS and Android | |
| 45 | Frapapa | Nigerian licence | iOS and Android | |
| 46 | Koretbet | Offshore licence | Web | |
| 47 | Crypto games | Offshore licence | Curaçao | Web |
| 48 | Betland | Offshore licence | Web | |
| 49 | Cloudbet | Offshore licence | Curaçao | iOS and Android |
| 50 | YangaSport | Nigerian licence | NLRC, LSLGA | Web |
Licence type reads as follows. A Nigerian licence means the brand holds a licence from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) or a state regulator such as the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA). An offshore licence means a foreign authority, such as Curaçao, issued it. Some brands hold both.
The leading brands#
SportyBet holds NLRC licence 0001014, runs apps for iOS and Android and takes naira through seven local methods, including bank transfer, OPay, PalmPay and USSD. Its current offer is the JetX Safe Cashback of up to ₦50,000 in free bet gifts.
Bet9ja holds NLRC licence 0001074/00000014 and has been in the market since 2016. Deposits start at ₦100 across nine methods, and the Bet Live offer returns up to 15% on live bets.
BetKing is licensed by the NLRC, runs apps for iOS and Android and accepts nine deposit routes, from Paystack and OPay to Interswitch WebPay and Zenith Bank Mobile Transfer.
Newer and offshore brands#
MSport and betPawa hold LSLGA licences, and Football.com holds NLRC and LSLGA licences. iLOT Bet has apps for iOS and Android and is licensed by the NLRC and the LSLGA.
Offshore brands, such as Cloudbet and BC.Game, serve Nigerian players under foreign licences. Stake belongs to this group, operated by Medium Rare N.V. under a Curaçao licence, with a PWA and listings for iOS and Android. The international casinos hub and the offshore casinos hub list these brands by market.
How to pick a brand#
Start from how you pay. If you fund your account from a bank app, pick a brand with bank transfer or USSD. If you use a wallet, check for OPay or PalmPay. Then check the platform: some brands have an Android app only, while others cover iOS as well.
Licence matters next. Brands licensed in Nigeria operate under the NLRC or a state regulator, and the licensed casinos hub explains the difference. For a head-to-head view, see the comparison hub. Play only with money you can afford to lose and set deposit limits from day one.