Chairman, Federation of State Gaming Regulation of Nigeria, Mr. Basir Are, has said that the scheduled “Africa Gaming Expo” (AGE), LAGOS 2024, is put together to discuss and examine the regulatory frameworks, emerging trends, challenges, opportunities, and prospects in the Africa Gaming Market, adding that the first ever conference would serve as a point of convergence and confluence for key players in the industry across the world.

Are, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority, made this known on Friday at a press conference held in Victoria Island, Lagos, pointing out that the Gaming Industry had not only become a major economic activity but also a strong thrust in the financial technology (FINTECH) evolution globally.

He said that the Expo themed: “Exploring the Future of Africa’s Gaming Market: Emerging Trends, Prospects and Opportunities,” scheduled to hold in Lagos from March 12th to 15th, 2024, and promoted by Africa Gaming Expo Limited and endorsed by The Federal Ministry of Tourism of Nigeria, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Botswana Gambling Authority, Ghana Gaming Commission, National

Gambling Board of South Africa, among others, was conceived as a pivotal gathering that portends to foster and strengthen collaboration among leading stakeholders in the global gaming community.

This was just as Are disclosed that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as Chief Host, would deliver keynote address at the conference, which would feature participants drawn from Africa and globally would further propel vertical and horizontal synergy through exchange of ideas and peer reviews among Industry experts, leaders, and stakeholders within Africa and the Global Market and also address some of the thorny operational concerns faced by operators across Africa as part of its objectives.

“This event is scheduled to be held at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria from March 12th to 15th, 2024. Its main objective is to further propel vertical and horizontal synergy through the exchange of ideas and peer reviews among Industry Experts, leaders, and Stakeholders within Africa and the Global Market. It will also address some of the thorny operational concerns faced by operators across Africa.