Monday, July 21, 2025 - Enugu State Government has shut down some illegal and unlicensed gaming centres in different parts of the state capital.
The Executive Secretary of the State Gaming and Lotto
Commission, Prince Arinze Arum, while addressing journalists during the
enforcement exercise on Sunday, said the sealing was part of the commission’s
renewed commitment against illegal gaming.
Some of the centers sealed included Ballroom, Eclipse
Resort, Edge Guest House, Guaranty Resort, Kepong Villa and Desa Park City
Suite/Garden, operated by Yanga Game.
Arum issued a stern warning to those circumventing the law
to be ready to face the repercussions, as the new technology deployed by the
agency had geo-location capabilities that keep record of all licensed and
approved gaming operators in the state.
The Executive Secretary said that the agency’s mandate
included issuing licenses to gaming operators and monitoring their activities
to ensure they comply with the laws governing gaming in the state.
“We have come out here today to enforce the rules and we are
set to shut down and seal illegal gaming operating centres in the state.
Government is serious about promoting responsible gaming.
“For us, it starts with knowing the players in the industry
and the licensed operators. We must have a structured gaming ecosystem, and
that begins with proper licensing.
“Anybody that is operating illegally, behind the scene, is
already creating problems, and we will not tolerate that,” he said.
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