The Lagos State Government has cautioned the National Assembly against proceeding with the proposed Central Gaming Bill, describing it as unconstitutional and a breach of a Supreme Court judgement.
Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, said the Bill—now before the Senate after passage by the House of Representatives—amounts to legislative overreach. He noted that the Supreme Court, in an October 2024 ruling, affirmed that gaming, betting and lotteries fall under state jurisdiction, not federal authority.
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Pedro warned that passing the Bill could trigger a constitutional crisis and undermine Nigeria’s federal structure. He also dismissed claims that online gaming justifies federal control, saying technology does not alter the legal character of gaming as a state matter.
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