The Enugu State Government has sealed the offices of KC Gaming Networks, operators of the Bet9ja brand, over alleged violations of the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Law.
The enforcement exercise, which took place on February 10, 2026, saw officials of the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission shut the company’s head office in Enugu following a court order from the High Court of Enugu State.
Speaking after the operation, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prince Arinze Arum, said the action became necessary after repeated attempts by the state to secure the company’s compliance with regulatory requirements failed.
He explained that the operator allegedly ignored several warnings, administrative directives and engagements from the commission, particularly regarding licence revalidation, outstanding payments and other statutory obligations.
According to him, the shutdown was aimed at enforcing compliance with the law and maintaining regulatory standards in the gaming sector.
He stated that the enforcement would extend beyond the head office, noting that all Bet9ja outlets across the state would also be affected.
Arum stressed that no company or operator is above the law, adding that regulatory breaches would always attract sanctions irrespective of the organisation involved.
He further noted that the commission had exhausted all administrative channels before taking the enforcement step, insisting that demands relating to licence renewal and outstanding remittances were repeatedly ignored.
Responding to allegations of excessive levies, he maintained that all fees and charges imposed on gaming operators were lawful and in line with established regulations.
The shutdown followed an ex-parte order granted by the High Court of Enugu State, presided over by Justice H.O. Eya, in Suit No. 6/54/2025 between the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission and KC Gaming Networks.
In the ruling dated February 3, 2026, the court authorised the commission to seal and restrict access to the company’s gaming facilities within the state for failure to remit required gross gaming revenue, pending the determination of a motion on notice before the court.
The state government reiterated its commitment to enforcing compliance within the gaming industry, warning that failure to act against regulatory violations could undermine the credibility of the sector.
