Abstract
Gambling activities in our society can be said to be as old as man itself. Evolving from being a recreational activity to a means for generation of income with the skills of players becoming of almost importance. While Gambling has an age long history, the means through which gambling is taking place has also witness a great deal of changes. The emanation of Information Communications Technology and the Internet, came a change of medium, therefore legislation must keep up with the paste. This article assesses the Legal and Institutional Framework for Gambling/Online Gambling in Nigeria, it exposes the nature of Gambling/Online Gambling, historical regulations in Nigeria, legal
forms in which gambling exist in Nigeria, current legislation, making recommendation for possible reforms. It also enlightens the Gambling/Gaming Sector, Stakers/Bettors, the government and all stakeholders of the Gambling industry in Nigeria and the laws regulating the industry. And it is limited to the Lagos State Lottery Board Law 2008, in its examinations of states regulations relating to gambling.
Keywords: Gambling, Online, Internet, E-Commerce, Information, Communications