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Blocked crypto betting sites

Some crypto betting brands are not just unlicensed in Nigeria: regulators have named them. We keep them out of our list. Here is who, what a ban means and what to do if you have an account there.

Stake

In September 2026 trade press reported that Lagos added Stake to its blocked list, and that the federation of state gaming regulators named it illegal in its 24 member states, effective immediately. Its operations targeting Nigeria are deemed illegal by the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority.

Stake is one of the largest crypto casinos and sportsbooks in the world, licensed in Curaçao according to review sites. Many Nigerian review sites still list it. We do not, and we do not link to it.

What a ban can mean in practice:

  • Internet and mobile providers can be told to block access.
  • Payment firms and VAS aggregators that serve the brand can be targeted.
  • Promotions and affiliate links for it can draw enforcement.
  • If a payout goes wrong, no Nigerian regulator will help.

Other brands we leave out

  • Thunderpick. We found no licence we could confirm and a pattern of complaints about accounts closed after large wins.
  • Brands without any licence we can name. We say so on the review instead of guessing; where nothing at all could be confirmed, we leave the brand out.
  • Lapsed Nigerian entries. A bookmaker whose state register entry ended is not "licensed in Nigeria" in our list until it is renewed.

If you have money at a blocked site

  1. Stop depositingDo not add money while access may be cut.
  2. Withdraw what you canTo a wallet or exchange address you control, on the same network you used.
  3. Keep recordsScreenshots of your balance, bets and transaction IDs.
  4. Expect no local helpComplaints go to the licence body abroad, if there is one.

How to check a site yourself

  • Look for the brand or company on the Lagos list of licensed operators and on the FCT Lottery Regulation Office lists.
  • Read the operator's footer: company name, licence number and regulator.
  • Search the regulator's notices for the brand name.
  • Compare with our list, where every site carries a licence badge.

Questions about blocked sites

Why do many review sites still recommend Stake?

Lists are often not updated, and some earn commissions from it. A ban by Lagos and the federation of regulators is reason enough for us to leave it out.

Can I still use a VPN to reach a blocked site?

Technically people do. It does not change the operator's legal status and adds risk: some sites close accounts that use a VPN.

Will my money at Stake be frozen?

We have no information about frozen balances. Withdraw while you can and keep records.

How do I report an unlicensed site?

To the state regulator, such as the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority. You can also tell us through the contact page.