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Xpoint Announces New Funding Round to Further Accelerate Growth

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Xpoint, the leading geolocation technology company specializing in sports betting, iGaming, and daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators in North America, has announced a multi-million dollar round of investment funding that will support the company’s continued growth in the USA, Canada, and worldwide. Xpoint welcomes Acies Investments, The Raine Group, and SuRo Capital Sports as new investors, joining existing investors Bettor Capital and Courtside Ventures, both of which have increased their investment as part of this new funding round.

“We’re honored to have Acies Investments, The Raine Group, and SuRo Capital Sports join Bettor Capital and Courtside Ventures as investors in Xpoint. This news comes at an exciting stage of our growth and development, and these new funds will serve to accelerate our efforts to service the regulated North American online gambling market,” Marvin Sanderson, CEO and Co-Founder of Xpoint, said.

“These are exciting times for Xpoint. We are now live in both New Jersey and Ontario with multiple partners using Xpoint Verify, our real-money gaming product, to fulfill their geolocation needs. Additionally, Xpoint Lite, our product designed specifically for daily fantasy sports operators is live across the United States with multiple partners, with more being added every week,” Sanderson added.

As part of the investment round, David VanEgmond, Managing Partner of Bettor Capital, will join Xpoint’s board of directors.

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“We’re thrilled to double down on our support of XPoint as the Company accelerates their product roll-out. We know how critical regulatory and compliance technology is in this industry and have seen how XPoint’s best-in-class software provides significant value to its sportsbook and casino operator clients,” VanEgmond said.

“We are excited to partner with Marvin and the Xpoint team who have created an exceptional geolocation platform that addresses mission critical services and provides valuable customer insights to the online gaming industry. We firmly believe Xpoint delivers truly valuable, differentiated technology to its clients,” Dan Fetters, Co-Founding Partner and Co-CIO of Acies Investments, said.

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ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.

ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.

ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.

Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”

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*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)

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INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform

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INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.

The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.

INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.

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IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference

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Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.

The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.

‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.

‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’

AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’

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