About Melbet Nigeria
Melbet Nigeria is operated by Otrada Hospitality Limited, a company registered in Nigeria under RC No 1589556. The platform launched in the Nigerian market following the issuance of Sports Betting and Casino Licence No LSLGA/OP/OSB/MBO21222 by the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority on 2 December 2022. It serves players across all 36 Nigerian states with sports betting, casino games, crash games and live dealer tables, all transacted in Naira.
Platform history and market reach
Melbet entered international markets several years before its Nigerian licence was formalised, building a multi-language sportsbook used across Africa, Europe and Asia. The Nigerian operation under Otrada Hospitality Limited is a dedicated local entity, not a redirect of a generic global platform. Registration is restricted to Nigerian residents, and all displayed odds, payment options and customer support are tailored to players in cities like Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan and Benin City.
The platform supports English as its primary language and also provides content in Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo, reflecting the linguistic spread of its Nigerian user base. Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via live chat and email. KYC document review is completed within 48 hours of submission, which is faster than the 5 to 7 day window some older Nigerian operators still use.
Products and game providers
Melbet Nigeria offers four main product categories. The sportsbook covers over 30 sports with more than 1,000 events posted per day, including NPFL fixtures, English Premier League, AFCON qualifiers and the UEFA Champions League. The casino section provides slots, crash games and live dealer tables sourced from Pragmatic Play, PG Soft, Spribe, SmartSoft Gaming, Evolution, NetEnt, Turbo Games, 7777 Gaming and InOut Games. Crash games including Aviator by Spribe (RTP 97%) and JetX by SmartSoft Gaming are among the most played titles by Nigerian users. Live dealer tables from Evolution include Lightning Roulette (RTP 97.3%) and Infinite Blackjack (RTP 99.5%), both available at any hour without seat restrictions.
Payment methods and deposit conditions
Melbet Nigeria processes all transactions in Naira. Accepted deposit methods include OPay, PalmPay, Kuda Bank, Paga, Flutterwave-powered card payments, Visa, Mastercard and Tether (USDT). The minimum deposit across all methods is ₦500. OPay and PalmPay are the fastest channels, with funds credited within 5 minutes in most cases. Bank transfers through Nigerian commercial banks settle in 10 to 30 minutes. USDT deposits confirm within 30 to 60 minutes and carry no conversion fee, which makes them cheaper than card payments for players who already hold cryptocurrency.
Withdrawals follow the same channels. Most requests are processed within 24 hours after KYC approval, though bank transfers may take up to 48 hours during high-traffic periods such as major NPFL matchdays or AFCON tournament weekends. There is no fee on standard deposits. A processing fee may apply on card withdrawals above ₦500,000. All payment traffic is protected by 256-bit SSL encryption, and transaction records are retained for 7 years as required under LSLGA compliance conditions.