Gaming operators, Interswitch align on new tech-driven solutions

Stakeholders, regulators, and operators in Nigeria’s gaming ecosystem recently aligned with Interswitch on smarter and more efficient ways of delivery top notch services.

At an event in Lagos themed “Beating the Odds: Innovation and Solutions for Smarter Betting Operations,” the integrated payments and digital commerce company unveiled new offers tailored towards optimising payment flows, simplify collections, enable instant payouts, and personalise the player experience through reliable, tech-driven processes.

In his welcome address, Vice President, Sales and Account Management, Interswitch, Osasere Atohengbe, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to empowering businesses with intelligent and scalable solutions.

Atohengbe said: “At Interswitch, our mission is to enable businesses with the right tools to thrive. We see technology as a powerful enabler, not just for gaming operators, but also for the players who expect fast, secure, and frictionless experiences.”

In his keynote address, the Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Lotteries and Authority, Bashir Are, lauded the initiative and emphasised its potential to transforming the entire gaming ecosystem.

Are, represented by the Director of Legal, Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, Adetoun Adeyemi, said: “We are truly excited about the potential of Interswitch’s Integrated Solutions Suite to significantly impact the gaming industry. These innovations will not only provide operators with smarter, more efficient tools but also empower us, as regulators, to foster a transparent, compliant, and well-structured ecosystem. This initiative supports our collective goal of building a responsible and well-structured gaming industry in Lagos State.”

At the core of the offering is the Interswitch Payment Gateway, which facilitates seamless, real-time payments across a wide range of channels, including cards, bank transfers, USSD, Quickteller, Google Pay, OPay, and more, via a single, unified integration. This simplifies onboarding and transaction processing for operators while elevating the payment experience for end-users across touchpoints.

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