Enugu Gaming Commission Denies Connection to Disappeared Betjapa Platform
The Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission issued a statement on November 26, 2025, rejecting any connection with Betjapa, an online betting platform that disappeared after months of player complaints over unpaid winnings. The ESGC stated Betjapa was never granted permission to operate in Enugu State or anywhere in Nigeria. The Commission described the platform’s use of a fake ESGC license as criminal misrepresentation, warning it will pursue legal action.
Platform Operated on Cameroonian Technology
Betjapa offered sports betting, virtual games and casino products to thousands of Nigerian users before going offline in mid-November. Dozens of players await withdrawals ranging from $9.56 to more than $238.80 in individual amounts owed. Many discovered problems when the site stopped loading and customer support went silent.
The betting service ran on FlexBet, a white-label sportsbook engine owned by DME Systems Limited, registered in Douala, Cameroon. Betjapa displayed a counterfeit license certificate on its homepage carrying the Commission’s name and logo, never issued by the regulator. The ESGC sent a formal demand letter to DME Systems requiring disclosure of Nigerian partners and payment of regulatory fines.
Regulator Threatens International Legal Action
DME Systems did not respond to requests. After complaints spread on social media, the company took Betjapa offline and made selective refunds to a small number of users. Prince Arinze Arum, ESGC Executive Secretary, stated their refusal to obey regulatory directives and sudden closure clearly show an attempt to avoid responsibility.
The Commission warned all operators that anyone using DME Systems’ technology in Nigeria without valid local license will face sanctions. Representatives of the Cameroonian firm risk arrest if they enter the country. The ESGC intends to explore international legal options seeking compensation for damages.
Players affected by Betjapa were directed to file formal reports through the ESGC portal. The regulator stressed genuine licensing applications must go through official channels, never through third-party agents or foreign technology providers. The incident represents the latest unlicensed platform failure in Nigeria this year as state gaming commissions tighten oversight.
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