A new policy analysis by Nextier warns that the gambling industry in low-income areas of Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone is worsening economic hardship for young people and may be driving increased debt, youth unrest, and certain crimes. The report notes that betting shops are common in slums and informal settlements, targeting economically vulnerable residents. Nigeria's gambling industry is one of the largest in Africa, with estimated betting revenue of $3.63 billion in 2025.
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