Who owns BetKing?
BetKing is owned by KingMakers (BetKing), Private. The site runs under SV Gaming Limited, Nigeria, with a licence from Nigeria Lagos - LSLGA and a licence from Nigeria - NLRC (federal).
| Ultimate owner | KingMakers (BetKing) (Private; held via Blue Lake Ventures; MultiChoice Group (now controlled by Canal+) holds 49% of voting rights / about 51% economic interest) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | SV Gaming Limited, Nigeria |
| Licenses | Nigeria Lagos - LSLGA Nigeria - NLRC (federal) reported |
| Products | Sports betting, Casino |
| Website | betking.com |
| Sister casinos | 0 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria Lagos - LSLGA | — | – 2026-10-24 | register |
| Nigeria - NLRC (federal) | — | reported | register |
About KingMakers (BetKing)
Nigerian betting group behind the BetKing brand. South African pay-TV group MultiChoice bought 20% in 2020 and raised its stake to 49% in 2021; the two also launched SuperSportBet. BetKing also appears on Ghana's licensee list.
Headquarters: NG · Founded: 2018 · Ownership: Private; held via Blue Lake Ventures; MultiChoice Group (now controlled by Canal+) holds 49% of voting rights / about 51% economic interest
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: BetKing's own About page calls the brand a product of SV Gaming Limited; that company holds the Lagos licence and received an NLRC casino permit in 2024.
- We have no company registration number for SV Gaming Limited.
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Questions and answers
Who owns BetKing?
KingMakers (BetKing).
Is BetKing licensed?
Yes. Its operator SV Gaming Limited holds a licence from Nigeria Lagos - LSLGA and a licence from Nigeria - NLRC (federal).
Has the owner of BetKing been fined?
We have no regulator fines on record.
Sources
- https://lslga.org/list-of-licenced-operators-by-lagos-state-lotteries-and-gaming-authority/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240107114207/https://www.betking.com/help/general-help/about-us/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240516215514/https://nlrc-gov.ng/nlrc-grants-online-casino-and-sports-betting-permits/
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