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A new report by Gaming Compliance International ranked Nigeria as West Africa’s most regulated online gambling market in 2025Africa’s total online gambling revenue hit $23 billion in 2025, but unlicensed platforms captured the vast majority of that figureGCI found that illegal gambling operators across Africa cost governments an estimated $3.55 billion in lost tax revenue in 2025
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Nigeria has ranked as the best-performing country in West Africa for online gambling regulation, according to the first continent-wide assessment of the sector, published by Gaming Compliance International (GCI).
GCI is a proven leader in regulatory gaming compliance technology and consultancy, providing end-to-end oversight of the ever-expanding online and land-based gaming industry.
Nigeria Tops West Africa in Gambling Regulation as Illegal Betting Hits Lowest LevelSource: UGC
The report, which covered all 54 African countries, found that Africa’s online gambling Gross Gaming
