MOBILE LOTTERY/GAMING

This guideline shall apply to all schemes with the elements of chance offered to the general public using mobile/telecommunication channels. For the purpose of this guideline, mobile/telecommunication channel includes SMS, USSD, Mobile Apps and any other telecoms-enabled channels.

This guideline is applicable to lottery schemes conducted on telecommunications operators, by Lottery Value Added Services, and other third-party content providers offering lottery-related schemes or schemes with elements of chance in distributions/allocation of prizes. Lottery-related schemes include skill-based initiatives, predict & win games, core lottery, and betting. Consumer sales promo and Loyalty based promotions.

Application for a permit must be submitted and a Permit obtained at least 30 working days before the start date of the scheme.

Mobile lottery schemes shall not exceed 12 calendar months from the start date and may be renewed on conditions stipulated by the Commission.

In addition to fulfilling stipulated conditions of the Permit applied for the VAS provider/applicant will submit for the consideration and approval of the Commission:

1. Details of telecommunication providers, aggregators and other third-party providers involved in the scheme.
2. Copies of the partnership agreements- Memorandum of Understanding, Service Agreement with telecommunication providers, financial institutions, aggregator, content provider and/or third-party provider executed for the purpose of the scheme.
3. Applicants must ensure all agreements/MOU/SLA takes cognizance of and complies with the provisions of the National Lottery Act 2005 especially as it relates to prize fund and contribution to the National Lottery Trust Fund. Agreements which do not adequately provide for or reflect relevant provisions of the National Lottery Act and National Lottery Regulation will not be accepted or approved.

General Requirements for the proposed mobile Lottery/Gaming Scheme

4. An application letter stating the intention of the application
5. Non-refundable application processing fee of N2,000,000 (Two Million Naira Only) payable to the Commission.
6. Permit Fee valid for One(1) Year, upon successful completion of all documentary processes.: N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira Only)
7. Nature of product/service being promoted where applicable
8. Detailed modalities of the mobile lottery including the name of the scheme, duration of scheme, value & categories of prizes to be won.
9. Terms & Conditions of eligibility, qualification and participation in the lottery scheme
10. Details of selection/draw process and applicable rules.
11. Frequency of draws/selection of winners and proposed draw dates.
12. Terms & Conditions attached to claiming Prizes, modalities for distribution of Prizes (State, Regional, Zonal etc.) and proposed prize presentation date.
13. Indicate if the promo is being run on behalf of or in partnership with a third-party entity.

Corporate Information

13. Incorporation documents: Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum & Articles of Association and Application Form 1.1 or (Form CAC 2 and Form CAC7)
14. Registered/Administrative office address of the VAS provider/Applicant.
15. Contact details of key personnel in charge of the mobile lottery/Gaming Scheme.
16. Financial Capability to conduct the scheme: applicant will submit a 6-months bank statement.

Conditions of Approval

17. All VAS Provider/Applicant must connect to the NLRC transaction reporting and monitoring platform within 14days of commencing the promo
18. Permit fee of N5,000,000 (Five Million Naira) per annum.
19. Payment of 5% monthly gross proceeds as follows:
20. 2% of gross proceeds as administration &monitoring fee payable to the National Lottery Regulatory Commission
21. 3% gross proceeds payable to the National Lottery Trust Fund
22. Submission of monthly reconciliation log/report on transactions in the approved format
23. Payment of 5% monthly gross proceeds must reach the Commission on or before the 5^th day of the succeeding month.