Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Gaming Commission, Prince Arinze Arum, says the state government is committed to upholding responsible and technology-driven gaming and lottery activities within the state.
Arum said this on Wednesday in Enugu during a press briefing to officially herald the commencement of activities leading up to the 2025 Enugu International Gaming Conference.
The conference, which will be held from July 30 -31, 2025, at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, has the theme: “From unification to diversification – Shaping Nigeria’s gaming future.”
He noted that the state government had deployed innovative technologies and applications to ensure that its regulations in the gaming and lottery sector remain seamless.
According to him, with the help of technological devices and innovations, the commission’s monitoring and sanctioning of unethical practices is top-notch and with the speed required to retain confidence in the gaming and lottery sector.
He said: “As a commission, we remain committed to our role as a progressive and proactive regulator.
“We believe that fostering a well-structured, transparent, and socially responsible gaming environment is essential to driving sustainable development within the sector and unlocking its full economic potential.”
Arum said that the theme of the conference reflects not only the current trajectory of the gaming sector in Nigeria but also the bold conversations in response to the growing diversity of players, regulators, technologies, and jurisdictional realities that characterise the industry.
The executive secretary noted that the Nigerian gaming landscape is undergoing rapid transformation.
“From the once monolithic structure of centralised regulation, we are now witnessing a shift towards state-led frameworks, technological adoption, and deeper socio-economic implications.
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“This diversification, though challenging, offers a unique opportunity for innovation, inclusion, and growth, particularly when guided by collaboration and shared values.
“The Enugu International Gaming Conference 2025 aims to bring together regulators, operators, technology providers, legal experts, financial institutions, and public interest groups from across Nigeria and beyond.
“Our collective goal is to create a platform for open dialogue, policy harmonization, and the advancement of responsible gaming practices,” he said.
Arum said that international gaming/lottery companies from the United States, South Africa, and Europe, as well as big companies and names in the gaming/lottery will be participating in the two-day event.
He noted that some key highlights during the event will include panel sessions, exhibitions showcasing emerging technologies and regulatory solutions, and the formal unveiling of our good cause projects in line with global best practices.
Others are strategic roundtables with government agencies, investors, and civil society, and targeted networking opportunities for start-ups, innovators, and operators seeking expansion into the South East and Nigerian gaming/lottery market.
