The Enugu State Government has shut down several illegal and unlicensed gaming centres across the state capital as part of efforts to regulate the gaming industry.
Speaking during the enforcement exercise on Sunday, the Executive Secretary of the State Gaming and Lotto Commission, Prince Arinze Arum, stated that the closures reflect the commission’s renewed determination to clamp down on unauthorized gaming operations.
Some of the affected centres in Enugu where unlicensed jackpot slot machine games were sealed include Ballroom, Eclipse Resort, Edge Guest House, Guaranty Resort, Kepong Villa, and Desa Park City Suite/Garden, all reportedly operated by Yanga Game.
Arum issued a stern warning to those circumventing the law in Enugu to be ready to face the repercussions, as the new technology deployed by the agency had geo-location capabilities that keep record of all licensed and approved gaming operators in the state.
The Executive Secretary of Enugu said that the agency’s mandate included issuing licenses to gaming operators and monitoring their activities to ensure they comply with the laws governing gaming in the state.
“We have come out here today to enforce the rules and we are set to shut down and seal illegal gaming operating centres in the state. Government is serious about promoting responsible gaming.
“For us, it starts with knowing the players in the industry and the licensed operators. We must have a structured gaming ecosystem, and that begins with proper licensing.
“Anybody that is operating illegally, behind the scene, is already creating problems, and we will not tolerate that,” he said.
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