By ALEX ENEBELI

The Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission, (ESGC) says it has lifted restrictions imposed on license on gaming renewal by operators.

The Executive Secretary of ESGC, Prince Arinze Arum, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Commission’s Public Relations Officer Nwanneka Udeh, on Thursday in Enugu.

Arum said the decision was part of key reforms aimed at strengthening the gaming industry and promoting responsible gaming practices and necessary steps in modernising the gaming industry in the state.

He added that the Commission had also launched a new and technology-driven platform that ensured faster and more convenient renewal and other services.

“With the lifting of restrictions on license renewals, gaming operators can now seamlessly update their licenses through the newly introduced Enugu State Gaming Regulatory Platform (ESGRP).

“This digital solution ensures faster approvals, enhanced compliance monitoring, and a secure licensing process.

“As part of ESGC’s broader regulatory reforms, the Commission is implementing a series of initiatives, including the creation of gaming offices across all the 17 Local Government Areas,” Arum said.

The executive secretary stressed that the commission engaged in Gaming Inspectors to enhance compliance monitoring and introduced official Gaming Approval Signages for licensed operators.

“We also engaged in strict enforcement of permanent structures for gaming outlets to phase out makeshift stands,” he added

He revealed that the commission announced the highly anticipated Rangers FC Dream Big Raffle and ESGC’s Good Cause Projects that would commence in months to come.

Arum explained that Enugu State Gaming Regulatory Platform developed in collaboration with Goflux Services Limited, would streamline licensing, automate compliance oversight, and enhance revenue collection through digital payment channels.

“This is a game-changer for the industry, as we are committed to leveraging technology to improve regulatory efficiency, increase revenue, and ensure fairness in gaming operations.

“ESGC, therefore, urged all gaming operators to take advantage of the seamless online license renewal process and adhere strictly to the new regulatory guidelines,” Arum appealed. (NAN)