Biggest payout in sports betting history in Nigeria recorded at 1960Bet

History was made on the 22nd of August, when a Professor
of Computer Engineering at the Ambrose Alli University,
Ekpoma, Edo State, Godwin Ighalo became the proud winner
of N58,945,553.
The sum is undoubtedly the biggest payout in the annals of
sports betting in Nigeria and Africa.
The sexagenarian accomplished the feat after placing bets
on two different bet slips of different amounts (N500 and
N300). On the N500 ticket, the dark skinned Don won
N36,840,971.25, while the N300 slip won him N22,104,582.75.
Professor Godwin Ighalo in company of two of his relatives
were at hand on Wednesday 25th of August 2015 at the
Corporate Head Office of Nigeria's number one Sports
betting company, 1960Bet at 5 Campos Street, off Broad
Street,Lagos Island for ceremonial presentation and
payment.
He praised I960BET for their honesty and commitment to
their customers. "1960BET have just demonstrated they are
the numero uno in terms of sports betting in Nigeria by what
they did today.
"I trusted that the company will pay if I win. I have tried
in the past without winning and always believe that one day
luck will shine on me.
''I can confirm to other punters out there that 1960Bet is
the best sports betting company we have in Nigeria today.
Immediately I arrived at their office, they called me in
and the money was paid into my account.
"There were a lot of people out there who expressed doubts
as to whether they will be able to pay the money, but
1960Bet have demonstrated they are a reliable sports
betting company with this
prompt payment,".
On how he was able to achieve the feat, Professor Ighalo
said his strong interests in probability, relationships and
special intelligence since his childhood days played a key
role.
"Since my childhood days, I used to have strong interests in
probability, relationships and special intelligence. "All
these with adequate sports betting research I conducted
over the
years, helped in making it possible,".
The Managing Director of 1960BET, Mr Dotun Ajegbile said
his company by the prompt payment of the winnings have
further  enhanced their position as the most consistent and
reliable brand in the country.
"Now it is clear that 1960BET is the most consistent, the
largest and most reliable brand, having paid more winnings
in the history of Sports Betting in Nigeria, and in actual
fact, 1960BET has been paying since 2010.
"This latest development further proved our WINNERS ARE
ALWAYS WELCOME approach especially as we have made it
top priority in the new season to honour all transactions,
online and retail whilst guaranteeing the best odds at all
times and undiluted gaming excitement in all our
shops,".
He further said: The maximum winnings on a single ticket is
N40 Million and this shows that with only 3 gaming weeks
gone into the current season, genuinely interesting times lie
ahead for agents and punters alike and the company is
well positioned for the challenges and the success the
season promises,".
Top radio personality, Murphy Ijemba having an interview
session with Professor Godwin Ighalo, alongside Boye Amosu
of Complete Sports.
Professor Godwin Ighalo flanked by MD 1960BET, Mr Dotun
Ajegbile and Mr Seun Ojikutu, GM 1960BET.