Enugu begins responsible gambling training for staff in 100 betting shops

GambleAwareNG has started training staff and volunteers from the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission on responsible gambling and player protection, Focus Gaming News reported on 20 October.

What the campaign does

The training is for Play Smart, Stay Safe, a six-month campaign developed with the state regulator. It was unveiled on 8 October at the Enugu State Gaming Stakeholders Forum.

The first phase covers 100 gaming outlets and aims to reach more than 3,000 players. Trained staff and volunteers will talk to players in betting shops about the risks, and outlets will display responsible gambling messages and information on where to get help.

The idea came from the 2026 Enugu Gaming Conference, which recommended taking responsible gambling education into physical betting shops, not just online.

At the same forum the regulator also proposed a licensing framework for B2B suppliers, such as betting software and equipment providers. The report says that proposal is still subject to legal review and consultation.

Why it matters

Most responsible gambling tools sit inside online accounts: deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion. People who bet in shops often don't see any of that. This campaign is one of the first to put the same information at the counter.

If you bet in a shop or online and want to set limits, our responsible gambling page lists free support services in Nigeria and the account controls to look for.