XLMedia Plc has informed the markets that it has reached a binding agreement to sell its media assets for Europe and Canada to Gambling.com Group. The deal terms will see Gambling.com acquire XLMedia’s European and Canadian market portfolios for a total consideration of up to $42.5m , including a fixed sum of $37.5 million and a potential earnout of up …
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WhichBingo has become the first igaming affiliate to launch a documentary detailing the social change of bingo witnessed across Britain’s local bingo halls. Titled ‘Dabbing Out’ and produced by award-winning studio Red Kite Films, the 10-part documentary miniseries showcases how bingo halls have modernised their entertainment offering to attract a diverse new audience, revitalising a once stagnant industry. Heart Bingo …
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The Bingo Association has confirmed that this Sunday 27 June, all members (retail and online) will participate in the UK’s first-ever ‘National Bingo Day’. The initiative was announced last March, as the UK government published its lockdown easing roadmap, with the Bingo Association calling for all industry stakeholders to help bingo’s hospitality venues return to business. Securing its 27 June …
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WhichBingo.com has revealed a strong take-up of safer gambling tools and protections as part of its fifth ‘Online Bingo Market Report’. Publishing an in-depth 64-page report of the online bingo marketplace, WhichBingo underlined that operator focus has shifted to consumer needs on safety. Key research segments of the report include an online bingo player survey, accompanied by both an overall …
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London AIM-listed industry affiliate marketing network XLMedia has this morning issued a revenue and profits warning, adjusting its 2018 corporate expectations. Updating investors, XLMedia governance details that the company has had to adjust to a number of regulatory impacts within Australia and Europe. ‘Underlying trading in the year to date has been stable with the Group actively deciding to focus …
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Following a disruptive 2017, Lee-Ann Johnstone founder of Affiliate Insider details to SBC readers why 2018 is a make-or-break year for affiliate marketing and its growing set of stakeholders. Working with SBC Global, Johnstone has developed Affiliate Insider a joint-venture seeking to spearhead growth and development within industry affiliate marketing and player acquisition practices. __________________ SBC: Hi Lee-Ann, you have been …
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The third WhichBingo Awards hosted at London’s Madame Tussauds Museum, saw Gala Bingo and its software provider Playtech take home top industry honours. Voted by users of WhichBingo.com, Gala Bingo won its first ever ‘Best Online Bingo Site’ of the year award, taking the crown from two-time winner Jackpotjoy. The awards night would see further honours bestowed to the Gala …
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Leeds-based UK business Focus Online Management, best known for its multi-award winning portal WhichBingo.co.uk, is moving into the sports betting sector with the acquisition of ManagerStats.co.uk. Commercial Director Simon Jones explained: “We’re aiming to bring ManagerStats up-to-date with betting odds and statistics for all current and previous managers within the top four divisions of English football. “This is an exciting …
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As part of the entertainment provided at this year’s AffiliateFEST event, aimed at up and coming affiliate talent within the iGaming industry, those taking part will have their chance to take on one of the best European poker players of all time. Organisers Optimal Payments Limited are putting up a bounty of $500 to anyone who can beat PokerStars Pro …
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SBC discusses the current state of the online bingo market with Phil Fraser, the owner of player portal Whichbingo.co.uk. Once a burgeoning market for operators, online bingo has now hit maturity and saturation, Fraser addresses current consumer habits and trends, and gives further insight on operator marketing initiatives. Phil Fraser has been involved in the online bingo industry since its …
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