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XLMedia extends partnership with Schneps Media
31/05/2023
XLMedia extends its partnership with Schneps Media. XLMedia hopes this can continue the expansion of its presence in North America, and grow its revenue in sports betting and gaming. The two companies had just come to the end of a two-year deal and have now agreed upon a three-year extension.
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NC sports betting bill passes two major hurdles
31/05/2023
House Bill 347, also known as a bill that would allow online sports wagering in North Carolina, passed two significant hurdles Tuesday. The State Senate Finance Committee and State Senate Rules and Operations Committee approved the legislation, sending it for a vote on the State Senate floor.
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Do Vermonters want to take a gamble on online sports betting?
09/05/2023
The move to legalize online sports betting in Vermont is now a step closer to reality. This comes as Vermont lawmakers look to join the growing number of states to regulate the activity. But do Vermonters really want it? “Having a little action on the game is always a great thing, I think,” said Rick...
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XLMedia announces first revenue-share contract with bet365 in North America
09/05/2023
Affiliate XLMedia and operator bet365 have partnered in a revenue-share contract with an aim to promote responsible gambling in North America. XLMedia and bet365 have extended their commercial relationship to include a new agreement in North America. The multi-year partnership aims to expand the two further into North America while also advocating for responsible gambling.
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Sports betting revenue in Ohio falls in February
03/04/2023
Legalized sports betting ushered in millions of dollars in new revenue when it launched in Ohio in January. The latest report shows a steep decline in that revenue as Ohioans placed fewer bets in February, although revenue was still well in the millions. In January, Ohioans bet more than $1.1 billion on sporting events, generating $209...
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‘It’s a good bill’: Gaming expert examines Kentucky’s road to sports wagering
03/04/2023
With the passage and signing of HB 551, it’s now a race to the end zone as Kentucky gaming regulators will do the work necessary to become licensed to take sports bets. As many as 27 online entities could look to partner with the state as well. Kentucky has one advantage that many of the...