The Director-General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila has promised to clampdown on underage and remote gaming in Nigeria. Gbajabiamila said on Wednesday while participating in a webinar organized by the commission as a part of the ongoing campaign against underage gaming in Nigeria. The well-attended webinar had several industry stakeholders in attendance including the chairman, House Committee on Governmental Affairs, Hon. Gbajabiamila charged the lottery and gaming operators to properly monitor online registration and gaming history of their customers and improve their (know your customers (KYC) policies. Also speaking during the webinar, Hon Alabi promised to assist the industry in tackling the menace of underage gaming, adding that he will work to expedite the amendment bill proposed by the regulatory body and other stakeholders.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 27, 2020 10:18 UTC