A growing number of desperate Nigerians are flocking betting salons and lottery shops on a daily basis in a bid to win jackpots and tickets. Based on findings, a lot of the respondents said their reason for involving in sports betting and lottery was to gain extra income as their current income was not enough to sustain their needs.
The Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), Bello Maigari revealed that the betting sector is growing exponentially, adding that the global online betting market is worth over $50 billion.