Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr. Don Onyenji, has called on operators of Lottery and Betting activities to carry on their businesses.
Mr Onyenji urged the operators and members of the public to disregard the information in circulation that the Government of Anambra State has placed a ban on Lottery and Betting activities in the state.
This directive was contained in a press statement signed by the Commissioner, Mr. Don Onyenji, and made available to The Nigeria times on Saturday in Awka.
“The attention of the Anambra state Government has been drawn to the various misinterpretations of its directives to operators of Casino Games domiciled in hotels and restaurants in the state to suspend their operations.
“This was as a result of written and video petitions on suspected fraudulent practices, lack of transparency and non-payment of Game winnings to players.
Part of the directives reads, “The Anambra State Ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism in collaboration with the Anambra state Internal Revenue Service AIRS and the Ministry of Homeland Affairs hereby directs all operators of Casino Games within Hotels, Restaurants and Bars to suspend all operations with immediate effect.
“The suspension will last until the conclusion of investigations,” he said.
