Lagos begins enforcement of 5% tax on gaming winnings

Ripplesnigeria | 21-02-2026 08:57pm |

The Lagos State Government has commenced enforcement of a five per cent withholding tax on gaming winnings from licensed operators in the state. Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, Are Bashir, announced the policy in a public notice on Friday, stating that the deduction applies to players’ net winnings and

Stay Updated with the Latest News!

Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.