Enugu Committed To Responsible, Tech-driven Gaming Regulations – Commission

The Executive Secretary of 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 hold on July 30 and July 31 2025, at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, is themed: “From Unification to Diversification – Shaping Nigeria’s Gaming Future.”

He noted that the state government had been deploying innovative technologies and applications to see that its regulations in the gaming and lottery setor remained 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 require 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.”

On the conference, Arum said that the theme reflects not only the current trajectory of the gaming sector in Nigeria but also the bold conversations in response to 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.

“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 United States, South Africa and Europe as well as big companies and names in the gaming/lottery would be participating in the two-day event.

He noted that some key highlights during the event would 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 startups, innovators, and operators seeking expansion into the South-East and Nigerian gaming/lottery market.

“The conference promises to be more than just a gathering as it will be a catalyst for reform, innovation, and partnership,” he added.