Lagos register confirms licences for Goka, Bet9ja, BetKing and SportyBet, with BetKing's renewal due

On 23 October we checked the four operators we cover against the official register of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA). All four are listed for online sports betting and online casino.

What the register shows

Brand	Company on the register	Licence period
Goka (BETGOKA)	Gokabet Gaming Limited	19 June 2026 to 18 June 2027
Bet9ja	KC Gaming Networks Limited	3 October 2026 to 2 October 2027
BetKing	SV Gaming Limited	25 October 2025 to 24 October 2026
SportyBet	Marawin Limited	5 January 2026 to 4 January 2027

The register also answers a question our SportyBet profile couldn't: the company behind SportyBet in Lagos is Marawin Limited.

BetKing's renewal

BetKing's current licence period on the register ends on 24 October 2026. Lagos licences run for a year at a time, and a renewal would normally appear on the register when it's processed. We'll check again and update the BetKing profile when it shows.

Why this matters

This month the LSLGA told telecom companies to stop carrying betting services that aren't licensed in Lagos, as we reported on 15 October. A licence on the register is the clearest sign an operator is allowed to take bets from people in Lagos.

The register covers Lagos only. Licences in other states are listed on each operator profile as the operator states them.

You can do the same check yourself in about two minutes. Our guide shows you how to check if a betting site is licensed in Lagos.