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A multi-market sportsbook licensed in the UK, Nigeria, and Ireland
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Context for Nigeria: Nigeria changed who licenses betting, and the old answer is still the one most sites give you. On 22 November 2024 the Supreme Court nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 in its entirety, holding that the National Assembly had no constitutional power to legislate on lotteries and games of chance - these are residual matters belonging to the STATES. The practical consequence is that the National Lottery Regulatory Commission is no longer the nationwide authority: its remit is now limited to the Federal Capital Territory, and an NLRC licence issued before the ruling is not a valid basis for multi-state operation. So if an operator's footer, or an affiliate page, offers 'NLRC licensed' as proof it is legal where you live, that assurance is out of date. What counts now is a licence from YOUR state's gaming regulator, or a Universal Reciprocity Certificate from the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) - and the URC only covers FSGRN member states, of which there are around 22, so a significant number of states sit outside it entirely. Betting itself remains legal in Nigeria; it is the paperwork that moved. Some legal uncertainty is still unresolved, including what regularisation means for operators licensed under the old federal regime, so check your own state's regulator before you treat any licence claim as settled.
Here is the current LiveScore Bet welcome offer for players in Nigeria. Bonus terms change and are set by LiveScore Bet for each market — always confirm the live offer on its own site. See every licensed betting site in Nigeria →
Nigeria changed who licenses betting in November 2024
On 22 November 2024 the Supreme Court of Nigeria, in Attorney General of Lagos State & Ors v Attorney General of the Federation & Ors (Suit No. SC/1/2008), unanimously nullified the National Lottery Act 2005. A seven-member panel held that the National Assembly had no power to legislate on lotteries and games of chance, so the Act - and the National Lottery Regulatory Commission it created - now applies only within the Federal Capital Territory. Regulating betting elsewhere in Nigeria is exclusively a matter for state governments.
What that means when you read any Nigerian review, including ours: an NLRC licence number no longer establishes, on its own, that an operator is authorised in your state. Many of our Nigerian pages still describe licensing in NLRC terms because that was the framework when they were written, and we are working through them. Check your own state regulator's list - for example the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority - before you deposit.
Pros
- Genuine licensing across three distinct markets
- Comparatively low 6x wagering on the Nigeria offer
- Consistent, straightforward bet-and-get structure
Cons
- UK offer stake is not returned with the free bets
- Ownership/parent-company structure not independently confirmed
Our verdict
LiveScore Bet is a sportsbook genuinely licensed in the UK (UKGC 56859), Nigeria (NLRC), and Ireland, offering market-specific bet-and-get welcome offers: bet £10 get £30 in the UK, 100% up to 100,000 NGN in Nigeria (a comparatively low 6x wagering), and bet 10 EUR get 50 EUR in Ireland. We found no regulatory action against this operator in the sources we consulted, which is a statement about our research rather than about the operator.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (27%)7.8
A real positive: genuine UKGC (56859), NLRC, and Irish licences.
Sportsbook (36%)7.3
Genuinely licensed in three separate markets (UK, Nigeria, Ireland), each with locally-regulated offers.
Bonuses & value (18%)7.3
Consistent bet-and-get structures across markets: bet £10 get £30 (UK), 100% up to 100,000 NGN (Nigeria, 6x low wagering), bet 10 EUR get 50 EUR (Ireland).
Customer support (18%)6.3
No major documented complaint pattern found.
Quick facts
| Licensing | UK: genuine UKGC 56859; Nigeria: genuine NLRC; Ireland: genuine Irish licence |
| Markets | United Kingdom, Nigeria, Ireland |
| Welcome bonus | UK: bet £10 get £30; NG: 100% up to 100,000 NGN; IE: bet 10 EUR get 50 EUR |
| Wagering | NG: 6x — comparatively low; UK/IE: bet-and-get, no traditional rollover |
How we verified this
One thing we could not establish: who owns and operates this brand. The rest of this review is sourced, but an operator we cannot name is one you cannot hold to account.
LiveScore Bet holds a UKGC licence (56859), an NLRC licence (Nigeria), and an Irish licence. No major scandal independently confirmed in this pass. UK: bet £10, get £30 in free bets (£20 sportsbook + £10 Bet Builder), minimum odds 1.5, valid 7 days, sportsbook only, stake not returned. Nigeria: 100% first-deposit bonus up to 100,000 NGN, minimum deposit 100 NGN, qualifying bet at odds 3.00+, 6x wagering on the bonus, no code required. Ireland: bet 10 EUR, get 50 EUR in free bets, minimum odds evens (1.5), valid 14 days. Confirm current offer directly on LiveScore Bet's own site.
Where LiveScore Bet is licensed
LiveScore Bet appears on the official register in 4 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
Europe (3)
Africa (1)
About LiveScore Bet
LiveScore Bet is a sportsbook genuinely licensed in the UK (UKGC 56859), Nigeria (NLRC), and Ireland, offering market-specific bet-and-get welcome offers in each: bet £10 get £30 in the UK, a 100% match up to 100,000 NGN in Nigeria at a comparatively low 6x wagering, and bet 10 EUR get 50 EUR in Ireland. We found no regulatory action against this operator in the sources we consulted, which is a statement about our research rather than about the operator.
LiveScore Bet FAQ
Is LiveScore Bet safe and legit?
Yes — LiveScore Bet holds genuine licences in the UK (UKGC 56859), Nigeria (NLRC), and Ireland. No major scandal was found during this research.
What is the LiveScore Bet welcome bonus?
UK: bet £10 get £30 in free bets. Nigeria: 100% first-deposit match up to 100,000 NGN at a comparatively low 6x wagering. Ireland: bet 10 EUR get 50 EUR in free bets.