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  • Bet agents lament low patronage

    Bet agents in Ilorin on Tuesday have lamented low patronage by customers in their betting shops.

    Some agents told the News Agency of Nigeria, that there was a drastic fall in the number of customers flocking their shops for sports betting.

    Mr Segun Adekunle, who owns a Bet9ja shop at Sango area of Ilorin, said there was low turnout of customers compared to few months ago.

    ”Customers are no more coming. We don’t experience long queue like before. No much sales anywhere because only few people come in to stake games,” he said.

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    Another Bet9ja agent in Taiwo,Ilorin, Mr Dayo Moses said the few people coming only went for low amount.

    ”Nobody is ready to stake high. They rather stake with N100, unlike before when people stake with amount as high as N5, 000 for games,” he said.

    A Nairabet agent, Taofeek Suleiman of Fate,Ilorin said his shop was no more filled up like before.

    ”We used to control crowd before now inside my shop as everybody struggled to play games. The situation now is discouraging as everywhere is scanty,” he said.

    A Betting agent, Mr Folorunsho Alabi, attributed the low patronage to the just concluded festive period and downturn in the economic situation in the country.

  • Three customers drag Bet9ja to lottery commission

    Three customers of Bet9ja have petitioned the National Lottery Regulatory Commission,  claiming the betting company had not paid the over N3m stake owed them.

    A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),  who obtained a copy of the petition, reports that it was received at the zonal office of the commission on Tuesday in Ilorin.

    NAN also reports that the petition was signed by the contact persons for  the affected customers, Emmanuel Ajiboye.

    The petition stated that the trio had entered into a bet with the company under the category of “Transfer Market”, with bets placed on whether a player would go on transfer to another club or not.

    The petitioners said a “ Loan Deals Do Not Count’’  transaction was  confirmed in an email by Bet9ja on August 28.

    They, however, expressed dismay that on  August 31, Bet9ja “suddenly’’ turned around and reversed the rule of the transfer market by stating that “ Loan Deals Now Count’’ as contained in a mail the same day.

    The petitioners expressed the belief that this was done in order to renege on payment  to customers  who had played and were going to win.

    They described the company’s “contradictory”  statements as unprofessional by a leading bookmaker.

    The aggrieved petitioners  said it was in their knowledge that players on loans still belong to their parent clubs and could  still be recalled before the end of their loan deal.

    They said that the sudden change was not acceptable as it was against the terms and conditions given to customers.

    The petitioners also threatened to explore  legal action should Bet9ja refuse to respond favourably to their complaint.

    They urged the commission to look into the development and ensure justice was done.

    Mr  Yinka Salau, an official of the  zonal office of the commission in Ilorin, confirmed the receipt of the petition.

    He said the petition had  been forwarded to the commission’s head office in Abuja for further investigation.

    Salau explained that the management of Bet9ja would be invited to state their own side of the case.

  • NNL announces N200m partnership with Bet9ja

    NNL announces N200m partnership with Bet9ja

    Tt was another big plus for Nigerian football after the Nigeria National League on Thursday, announced a three-year partnership with leading sports betting company in the country, Bet9ja.

    The announcement was made at a press briefing in Lagos with the partnership deal worth N200m.

    The chairman of the NNL, ChidiOfor, said it was a timely intervention for the league and hopefully more private companies will come to the league.

    “Bet9ja is a Nigerian brand and the NNL is also a Nigerian brand. It’s a win-win for all us,” he said.

    “This is like a partnership made in heaven because it will afford the NNL to improve on the league which serves as the bedrock of the country’s football.

    “I really want to appreciate the management of Bet9ja for coming into the league and hopefully it will be a lasting relationship.”

    The Managing Director of Bet9ja, Ayo Ojuroye, while announcing the partnership said it would help in development of the league.

    Ojuroye said: “It is our goal to support what is our own hence the decision to support the NNL, it is a testament of our plans for the Nigerian youths. We want to support grassroots development and promoting the league will help us in achieving that.

    “The sponsorship value is N200m for the next three years and we are committed to seeing it to the end.”

    While thanking the leadership of the Bet9ja for their support, the CEO of NNL, BukolaOlopade, revealed that more organisations were on the cards to further boost the league.

    According to the former Commissioner for Sports in Ogun State, the NNL already sealed and agreement with Pay TV network, StarTimes, and also an oil company, Fatgbems Oil, and the unveiling will be done soon.

    He added that discussions were ongoing with a financial institution to also partner with the league and place the NNL on the world map.

     

  • Economic recession: More people patronise sports betting

    Sports betting and lottery operators said on Monday that they were experiencing boost in their businesses as more people now patronise them.

    Some of the betting operators disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

    NAN reports that sport betting is the activity of predicting sports’ results and placing a stake on the outcome.

    Mr Chinedu Opara, who manages a BET9JA outlet in Karu, FCT, told NAN that the recession in the country has made the lottery business, particularly that of sports to thrive in the last one year.

    He explained that people are attracted to the scheme now because they want to multiply or increase the money they have through betting.

    “We have experienced more patronage since last year, many people now buy tickets and we have tickets as low as N100.

    “For example, labourers who get daily pay of 1, 500, will want to play the game of N100 or N200 to make more money for themselves.

    “Most times, we have up to two hundred customers for a particular game and maybe just two of them stand a chance of winning,” he said.

    Opara, however, encouraged more Nigerians to play the game and boost economic development in the country, stating that the game was for all Nigerians irrespective of class or status.

    He stressed that the scheme was interesting, educating and enlightening as many people are now aware of football and the benefits of lottery.

    Also, Mr Usman Negedu, Manager, NairaBet said that Nigerians were eager to boost their income these days through sports betting.

    According to him, the scarcity of money in the country has motivated more people to focus on betting.

    “Recession has doubled the amount of subscribers on the betting network; more and more people keep logging onto our websites and registering to bet.

    “Scarcity of money has made lots of people focus more on betting, and the tickets and internet they use generate money for us’’, he said.

    However, Mr Jerry Ubong, a customer, told NAN that the game was a risky one, but most times pay the bills if you are lucky to win, adding that it is a give and take scheme.

    He noted that the risk was worth taking as the game is cheap and affordable depending on your ability.

    Ubong told NAN that engaging in the game will improve someone’s intellect as it is brain tasking that requires lots of calculation.

    He added that the scheme was providing jobs for the unemployed youths in the country, saying that the business was rapidly expanding and spreading in the country.

  • Bet9ja rewards agents, staff

    Bet9ja rewards agents, staff

    In recognition  of their partronage and dedication  to making  Bet9ja   Nigeria’s number one sports betting company, the company honoured  some outstanding  staff and agents during its  2015 End-of-the-year party and awards night in Lagos .

    In what was a highly thrilling and well organised event,  staff, agents and customers of KC Gaming Network, operators of Bet9ja, went home with various gifts and also received awards in various categories.

    In his address, the  Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Ayo Ojuroye praised the company’s customers and agents for their loyalty and commitment in 2015.

    “We are very happy with your performance in 2015, hence the need to appreciate your efforts. Without your hardwork and dedication, we won’t be here today. You, agents, customers and staff have done absolutely well and we really thank you for this. We are  excited  that through your efforts, Bet9ja has grown in leaps and bounds.

    The Executive Chairman, Kunle Soname presented the employee of the year award to Ernest Abanum while Akin Akerele won the award for the Manager of the year.

    Ace comedian, Seyi Law  thrilled guests with rib-cracking jokes to the delight of the guests, while music fan’s favourite, Sean Tizzle held the crowd spell bound with the rendition of various tracks from his top of the hit album, ‘Loke Loke’

    Then Oritsefemi’s performance had everyone on their feet with his Double Wahala track and Igbeyawo as the guests asked for more from him.

    Bet9ja has achieved  tremendous success in Nigeria’s betting industry in less than four years of operation, with offices in more than 19 states and with the highest winning bonus.  .

  • SS7 Lounge to host celebs at Bet9ja show

    SS7 Lounge to host celebs at Bet9ja show

    Sport personalities, fans and celebrity guests will mingle this weekend, as popular betting firm, BET9ja hosts card-carrying members of its fans’ club to a night of rewards and entertainment at the SS7 Lounge, Sapara Williams Close, Victoria Island, Lagos.   

    Boss of SS7 Lounge, Lola Adedeji, who said that all arrangements have been put in place to make the night a memorable one, added that the event will attract the crème de la crème of the society.

    “The Bet9ja Fans’ Night Out has been specially packaged to bring together sport lovers, soccer stars as well as entertainment celebrities to have fun and merry in a secure and peaceful ambience. Being Nigeria’s best and biggest bookmaker, Bet9ja cannot give anything less to their loyal fans and patrons who have stayed with them over the years,” she said.

    She disclosed that some of the personalities expected at the ceremony are ex-Nigerian internationals, Victor Ikpeba and Peter Rufai, NFF officials, Bet9ja’s CEO, Ayo Ojuroye, music stars, Jesse Jagz and Brymo as well as DJ Exclusive are among dignitaries expected at the event.

    “At SS7 Lounge, we provide the perfect atmosphere to watch sports, enjoy good food and drinks, and be merry – that is, if your team is a winner,” she enthused, adding, “Don’t forget to join our Live Band Thursdays, Karaoke Friday Night, Old School Naija, which takes place every last Saturday of the month, and other special events.”

  • Bet9ja unites Chelsea, Man U, Arsenal, Barca fans

    Bet9ja unites Chelsea, Man U, Arsenal, Barca fans

    In what promises to be a unique thrilling experience for football fans, top betting company Bet9ja has concluded plans to organise a get together for fans of top European clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool, AC Milan among others.

    Speaking from London the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bet9ja, Ayo Ojuroye said: “We are partnering with SSS7 Lounge at Victoria Lagos to bring together our customers who are fans of top clubs in Europe. These fans are expected to grace the event in their clubs jerseys to share food and drinks, discuss the prospects of their teams in the new season and be entertained by top Nigerian musicians.”

    He affirmed that the fans are expected to wear their various clubs jerseys to create a festive atmosphere of a game involving their favourite clubs.

    Fans would also have the opportunity to place bets on matches involving their teams.

    He said the company plans to continuously reward its customers by bringing them together to discuss their passion and also win money thorough betting.

    The event slated for August 15th is expected to attract fans from Lagos and other parts of the country.

  • BET9JA to open operational base in the East, South-South

    BET9JA to open operational base in the East, South-South

    Buoyed by the huge success of its operations in the South West zone which has seen it emerge as the number one sports betting company after only a year of operation, Bet9ja has concluded plans to increase its operational base in the East and the south south region.

    According to the chief Executive Officer of the company Ayo Ojuroye,” we plan to continually increase out operations in the nook and crannies of the country. Hence, we have concluded plans to open more offices in the east and the south south part of the country. We also hope to employ more agents across the country so that our customers  can  have  our agent at their beck and call. We realize the strategic importance of the region to our business and we want to empower a lot of people as well.With the response we get on a daily basis, we have to expand our operations by employing more agents in states like Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Rivers,Imo, Enugu, Abia and Delta State.”

    Ojuroye further disclosed that in less than a year of doing business in the country, Bet9ja has made remarkable impact as the number one sports betting company in the country “We have operated our business on integrity,transparency and comittement to the betterment of the society .We have built a reputation for delivering on our promises. We have made people that  were jobless millionaires based on their, passion, we have taken our  business to new heights and it can only get better”

    Bet9ja was launched last year with the aim of rewarding people through their passion for sports.

  • Bet9ja set to spread tentacles across Nigeria

    Bet9ja set to spread tentacles across Nigeria

    A Sport betting outfit, Bet9ja plans to open a new outlet in a bid to ensure that it takes its products closer to the consumers.

    Bet9ja has been in existence for seven months and is anchored on integrity, trust and reliability; it is well regulated by the lottery board with every assurance of honouring pledges to play.

    Speaking at the press conference yesterday, the CEO Bet9ja, Ayo Ojuroye said: “We intend to spread our tentacles for exploring other areas of a mutually benefitting partnership with all stakeholders, we plan to extend to other cities such as Abuja, Port-Harcourt, Ibadan and many more big cities in Nigeria with outlets already operating at full capacity at Alaba, Orile, Mushin, Lagos Island, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Sango Otta.”

    He unveiled that the company have gone extra miles to showcase the potentials in the Nigeria league. In his words: “To further showcase the potentials of the Nigerian league, we have gone into partnership with one of the clubs in the league, Remo Stars of Remo by signing a kitting sponsorship agreement.”

    “We are registered with the national lottery board and the Lagos lottery commission with an asset base of more than N5 billion”, he added

    The CEO disclosed that other forms of betting that would arouse the interest of the people are available “We provide customer service to all its customers on our variety of products, we are not just into football betting, but horse racing betting, dog, ram,, basketball, tennis and other sports betting.

    Ojuroye capped if off by assuring the players that they would be rewarded according. “When you predict a football match correctly, we would pay you, every time there is a goal, it is there towards you to achieving your dream. People have given testimonies that they have won N600,000 from a bet of N150.

    Former Nigerian footballer and the brand manager of bet9ja, Victor Nosa Ikpeba expressed his joy and gratitude for being the brand manager .

    “Bet9ja would take betting to a new level. I am happy and proud to be the Brand Manager of Bet9ja,”Ikpeba said

    The event was graced by Nigerian retired footballer, Mutiu Adepoju and General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Lotteries Board, Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila