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respect democracy restore security, fight corruption and govern as a civilian leader. Population With estimated figures already put up to 200 million, 2050, UN estimates put Nigeria third globally behind only India and China with its projected population at 411m by 2050. Access to Internet A February 2019 report puts the mobile penetration within Nigeria is around 49 per cent with 97.5 million unique mobile subscribers. Both numbers are expected to increase significantly. Internet services are expected to rise to 130m by 2025. Operators in Market Nigeria Sports betting forms about 70 percent of the gaming industry. There are still only a limited number of local-based companies offering their services online. Nigeria’s leading betting platform is Bet9ja which has an estimated 60 per cent share of the local market. Nigerians spend over US$2bn per year on sports betting online and at least US$ 5.4m is generated daily. Nigeria is threatening to shut down Bet9ja unless the company discusses their betting license before the National Lottery Regulatory Commission to verify the company’s license. A number of international operators also operate in the market. Online Gambling Legislation The National Lottery Regulatory Commission regulates, oversees and licences all types of gaming in Nigeria. The Commission was primarily born out of the
need to regulate the operations of gaming, promote transparency and accountability and protect the interests of players, stockholders and the general public. The government is currently tightening its rules over online gambling licences. The Commission has summoned the nation’s betting licensees before the Senate Committee on Youth and local media reported that around 20 operators had participated in the verification exercise.
Saint Helena Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Government Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha are British Overseas Territories located in the South Atlantic and consisting of the island of Saint Helena, Ascension Island and the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha including Gough Island. Its name was Saint Helena and Dependencies until 1 September 2009, when a new constitution came into force giving the three islands equal status as three territories, with a grouping under the Crown. A limited self-government. A dependent territory of the United Kingdom, whereby the Governor is the head of government. Population 4,096 Access to Internet 2,200 Internet users . 53.7 per cent of the population. Operators in Market Unknown Online Gambling Legislation Unregulated
Senegal Government Senegal has a tradition of stable governments and civilian rule. The President of Senegal is the head of state and government. Executive power in Senegal is concentrated in the president's hands. While legislative power is technically vested in both the government and the parliament, the parliament rarely introduces legislation or votes down legislation proposed by the government. Population 16,743,859 Access to Internet 9,749,527. 58.2 per cent of the population. Operators in Market The Senegal National Lottery (LONASE) controls horse racing betting in tandem with Pari Mutuel Urbain. LONASE is partnered with SENEJEUX to offer virtual horse racing, football and
greyhound racing in person at retail betting shops and online. Offshore operators are present in the market. Online Gambling Legislation
Gambling is legal but online gambling is not covered in current legislation.
Sierra Leone Government
A civil war ended in 2002 with the help of Britain, and a large United Nations peacekeeping mission. The government of Sierra Leone is the governing authority of the Republic of Sierra Leone, as established by the Sierra Leone Constitution. The Sierra Leone government is divided into three branches: the executive, legislative and the judicial. Population 7,883,123 Access to Internet 902,462. 11.4 per cent of the population. Operators in Market The state owned Sierra Leone State Lottery company offers limited sports betting. Privately run Mercury international offers its services online including live betting, virtuals and casino games as well as sports betting games. The Sierra Leone State Lottery is losing out to Mercury international and is in decline. Online Gambling Legislation The government has granted a licence to privately owned sports betting operator Mercury international to offer land based and online sports betting.
Togo Government Togo was Granted independence from France in 1960. Togo has struggled to build a stable country and economy The President of Togo is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. Since independence the party system is dominated by the authoritarian Rally for the Togolese People. Population 8,186,384 Access to Internet 3,687,036. 45.0 per cent of the population. Operators in Market Offshore operators may target the market. No locally based operators. Online Gambling Legislation Unknown
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