New lottery for Nigeria

Nigerians now have a wider choice of lottery providers following the launch of Western Lotto by a Nigerian-registered company of the same title.

At a press conference in Lagos last week Western Lotto managing director Elvis Krovokuca said that the company was initially offering Powerball, Euro Millions, Euro Jackpot, UK Lotto and Mega Millions, and that donations would be made to Nigerian social investments.

Powerball is an American lottery game played every Wednesday and Saturday; Euro Millions, Mega Millions, UK Lotto and Euro Jackpot are transnational lotteries also played across Europe. Draws for the Mega Millions are held on Tuesdays and Fridays and players could win as much as N15 million.

Western Lotto is licensed by the Nigerian National Lottery Regulatory Commission to operate terrestrial and online gaming activities, including lotteries, lotto, indoor games, betting and online scratch card games.

Punters can play any of the games via USSD, mobile Apps, online, shops and terminals, Krovokuca said.

“If you win, we will notify you immediately. However, if you win big you come to our head office in Victoria Island, Lagos, to collect your money or state how you want to be paid, but smaller amounts are paid through ATMs or Quick teller,” he said.

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