Digital gaming platform,iLotBet has fulfilled its biggest promise yet, presenting the keys to a N150 million luxury house to Mr. Samuel Nneke, a businessman from Sokoto, winner of the grand prize of its 2026 World Cup promo.

The prize presentation, held in Lagos, was witnessed by regulators, partners, media, and hundreds of customers, and marks the third major giveaway by the brand in four years.

Speaking at the event, Managing Director, iLotBet, Mr. Uma Ntima, said the company was born “as a child of circumstance” during the COVID-19 lockdown to enable people play and operate from anywhere.

“For five years, iLotBet has operated 100 per cent online so everybody can access the platform. Beyond direct employment, we are impacting thousands of lives. Everyone who came to this venue today is going home with a gift. And for our grand prize winner, it’s not just a prize, it’s an asset for his family.”

He explained the decision to move from cars in 2022 and 2024 to a house. “You don’t just give gifts. What you give must make an impact. A house makes an impact, not just for the winner, but for his family.”

Ntimaemphasised that iLotBet operates under strict regulatory rules. Players must be 18+, and the platform has a self-exclusion mechanism for responsible gaming.

On security, he assured: “The iLotBet platform is very safe and secure. We invest daily in the highest form of technology to guard against cyber threats. Both financial and personal data are safe.”

Kemi Adebiyi, Principal Legal Officer, Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, described the process as “free and fair” and conducted within regulatory standards.

Dr. OlubunmiOti, Zonal Coordinator, FCCPC Southwest, said the Commission monitored the process to ensure consumers get what was promised, including follow-up on delivery of the house.

For the winner, Samuel Nneke, the moment was emotional. “It has not been easy, I saw the ad on TV during the World Cup, and I followed up. I wasn’t expecting to own property in Lagos. iLotBet has made it possible,” he said.

Nneke, who plays consistently across sports and casino games on the platform, said he spent far less than the value of what he won.

Stephen Ogundipe, Senior Manager, iLotBet, said the company’s mission is to build “the most trusted, secure, and innovative sports betting ecosystem in Nigeria.”