Bingo9ja pushes blockchain to disrupt lottery space

Bingo9ja, a new gaming company in Nigeria is betting on technology to change how people view lottery gaming in the country.

The new entrant Bingo9ja says it is using a cutting-edge technology to make the games available to all gamers across board.

Bingo9ja says it will deploy blockchain technology to change how people play the lottery in Nigeria with ground operations started this month in Lagos.

Ikorne Games, parent company of Bingo9ja says it want to make it easy for gaming   enthusiasts to   play   different   kinds of   lottery and classified games   from   the   comfort   of   their   homes   either   by   using   their blockchain-backed mobile app, blockchain   node   integrated   terminals   and   the   USSD applications.

With   the   fast   development   and   adoption   of   the   Blockchain technology   all   over   the   world, Bingo9ja   is   looking   at   breaking popular conventions and stigma attached to playing lottery games, popular known as lotto in Nigeria, thereby creating a “techy lifestyle” movement of gamers, Eni Eniola, CEO and Founder of Ikorne Games says.

Eniola, a   management consultant, business development and strategy expert, says the gaming company want to leverage the ease and proliferation of mobile phones whilst also leveraging on cutting edge technology to make gaming more accessible to everyone.

Tele Oyegoke, co-founder and COO, said not only will Bingo9ja gamers be able to play the games using multiple channels, they will also be able to use their Bingo9ja loyalty pass cards in participating stores, petrol stations, restaurants and lifestyle outlets.

Bingo9ja’s game centre is looking to introduce seven different fun games with a bonus daily “spin and win” game. Other games include “Fast Cash”, “Scratch& Win”, “Bingo”, “Bingo Mega”, “Pick 3”, “Pick 4” and “Keno”. It must be noted that Bingo9ja’s lottery related games have the best winning odds in the country.

Eniola, also promised that in the coming months, there will be an addition of different types of fun games particularly interactive peer to peer games that not only allows gamers to play with friend’s home and abroad, but also gives gamers a chance to win numerous prizes and money.

“The goal is to gradually introduce different types of fun and engaging games and also with the possibility of winning millions of Naira”, he adds. “The games will be drawn live on all social media platforms, after which winners using the mobile app can withdraw their winnings instantly while gamers who played via the agents terminals could pick up their winnings from the agents or get credited directed into their bank accounts, whichever is preferred.”  

In coming up with this revolutionary gaming platform, Eniola disclosed that the Bingo9ja team is comprised   of   like   minds   who   have worked   diligently   with   various   gaming agents and players to provide a platform that is easily accessible.

“Bingo9ja’s strategic mission is not only to be the first ever blockchain backed gaming platform but also to dynamically leverage cutting edge technology in developing   and   delivering   world   class   lottery   related   gaming   platform, all across Africa”, according to the company’s CEO.