Why Gov Soludo suspended betting outfits, casinos, others in Anambra

The Anambra State government has clarified reasons why it suspended all betting outfits in hotels, restaurants and bars in the state.

The government said the suspension became necessary following alleged fraudulent activities perpetrated in the centres, adding that it has not banned the operations of Bet9ja and other betting outfits in the state.

This was disclosed in a statement jointly signed by the trio of commissioners for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Homeland Affairs, and the Chairman of the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service, Don Onyenji, Chikodi Anara, and Richard Madiebo, respectively.

The statement accused operators of casino games machines and owners of hotels and bars of non-transparency in the payment of game winnings, which it said were serious violations.