Plan to attend:The Continent 8 Technologies team is headed to Boston May 13-15, 2019 for ICE North America! Join us at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center for the latest updates in sports betting, interactive gaming, esports, and iLottery across the region.
Don’t miss the Continent 8–sponsored networking event at the Rooftop @ Revere! Enjoy canapés and drinks on us as you connect with the major players across the industry.
If you’re attending ICE North America, talk to us about online gaming and sports betting. With our new Continent 8 Data Center at the Atlantic City Convention Center, opening this June, Continent 8 will be the largest hub for online gaming, sports betting, and eSports in the United States and beyond. This facility is ideally positioned to become a key component for gaming companies’ hosting strategy across the United States.
Download “Frequently Asked Questions: The Continent 8 Data Center at the Atlantic City Convention Center” to learn more.
Schedule a meeting today to connect with the team!
Plan to attend:
ICE North America
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center – Boston, Massachusetts
May 13-16, 2019
Continent 8–sponsored Networking Reception
Rooftop @ Revere
200 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116
May 14th – following the first day of the exhibition
8:00pm-Midnight
Details: 8:00pm-11:00pm – Free bar, the last hour is a cash bar (closes at midnight), 8:30pm-10:00pm –Canapés served
Connect with us:
Email: sales@continent8.com
📞 +1 514 461 5120
Continent 8’s Nick Nally, chief development officer, and Graeme Price, commercial development director, spoke with iGaming Business on the developments and challenges in the United States market.
As the US market continues to expand and develop at a rapid pace, agility and speed to market continue to be critical.
However, the emerging regulatory landscape across the states poses challenges for new entrants and existing companies alike. Addressing all of the various requirements from state to state means managing and maintaining multiple contracts with the necessary infrastructure providers.
To provide igaming businesses with the reliability, connectivity and security that they are accustomed to from suppliers across regulated markets in the US, Continent 8 Technologies, an igaming data center and global network solutions provider, is preparing to open their newest data center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on June 1.
We spoke with Nick Nally, chief development officer and Graeme Price, commercial development director at Continent 8 to learn more about the development and the challenges their clients are facing in the market.
Continent 8 began working in New Jersey in 2013 when online gaming was legalised, however regulations meant that hosting for online gaming providers had to be placed within brick and mortar casinos. Nally explains: “We started working with the regulator, with operators and other various lobbyists and groups to see whether there was a way whereby an independent data centre which had all of the accreditations and standards could be implemented in Atlantic City and would still meet the regulatory requirements of the state.”
In order to offer their services, Continent 8 became the only non-gaming company to acquire a Casino Service Industry Enterprise (CSIE) license, with Nally saying: “In any building that we either lease or buy in Atlantic City, we are able to use the license to bring online gaming companies into it. It’s the first time that operators will not need to be in a licensed casino.”
This allows the company to act like a casino but without the business, and is fully regulated under DGE regulation, via Bill (S185 / A1903), which allows and enable online gaming equipment to be located at a secure facility other than a casino, so long as it lies in Atlantic City.
Price continues, saying that having the license ensures that customers’ servers and infrastructure are managed and protected around the clock.
Read the full article at iGaming Business.
Fort Lauderdale, FL – April 15, 2019 –Continent 8 Technologies, the award-winning, multi-jurisdictional global data solutions provider, has been authorized by the PGCB (Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board) to provide co-location, data warehousing and managed network services to online gaming operators.
Michael Tobin, CEO, Continent 8 Technologies, shared his insights on Pennsylvania’s authorization stating, “We are very excited to bring our global network and managed services to the online gaming community in Pennsylvania. The new opportunities for gaming operators, including online sports betting companies, will require a partner like Continent 8 that is knowledgeable and delivers expeditious results. The upcoming launch date for mobile online casino and sports betting only increases the urgency to set up operations now.”
Continent 8 is uniquely positioned to serve clients currently operating in Pennsylvania and those considering entering the online gaming market. As an officially authorized Gaming Service Provider, Continent 8 has already opened up two centers in Pennsylvania allowing for both primary and disaster recovery operations. In fact, following the awarding of the authorization on March 11th, Continent 8 was successful in getting customers operational in time for the beginning of March Madness this year.
Continent 8, as part of its commitment to the ever-expanding US online gambling market, will be opening up operations in advance of every regulated state going live. Clients that work with Continent 8 Technologies gain immediate access to a global network of industry leading services, deep and unparalleled experience in the gaming sector, and multi-state connectivity that currently includes Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Continent 8’s seamless suite of hosting, security, and network managed services is ideal for those entering the US sports betting market and planning further growth as the landscape evolves.
Continent 8 is an award-winning, multi-jurisdictional global network solutions provider that connects, manages, and secures the world’s most valuable information. Its advanced data centres and high-quality networks support critical online operations in both private and public-sector organisations in over 40 locations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. For more information visit www.continent8.com.
— Download the press release here —
SBC Americas caught up with Continent 8 to find out more about its current activities and plans for the inaugural Betting on Sports America conference where it will be showcasing its ‘first-to-market’ solutions.
SBC Americas: You’re already active in the Americas – how is the market progressing for you there?
Continent 8: Since the repeal of PASPA, Continent 8 has made a commitment that it will enter into every significant regulated online gaming market across the United States. Going forward, we will have offerings in advance of any US state market opening up to online sports betting to offer an interconnected multi-state Gaming Exchange network and data center footprint. This position is demonstrated by our entry into New Jersey back in 2014, followed by rapid growth into Pennsylvania, Mississippi, West Virginia and Nevada where we have set up services to address the needs of our customers. The US market is proving spectacularly progressive for us, with a broad range of online gaming clients utilizing our data centers and interconnection capabilities across a range of regulated states. An example is the recent opening of our second data center in Philadelphia to serve client demand. This offers a fully regulated hosting environment under our PGCB interactive Gaming Service Provider authorization. A close relationship with regulators has enabled us to deploy hosting, security and connectivity solutions in advance of formal regulation and in turn offer our customers agility and speed to market in these new states. June will see the highlight of Continent 8’s US activity to date, with the exciting launch of our brand new DGE approved, independent data center in Atlantic City, operating under our CSIE licence. This will be complemented by a leading Disaster Recovery and Back-Up solution for operators to enjoy the benefits of resilience and performance, never experienced to date in Atlantic City. We will also look to deploy our igaming Cloud platform into this facility to offer innovation, scalability and long-term ecosystem cost savings, relaying confidence for clients to deploy infrastructure solutions in the knowledge that long term growth can be securely and resiliently delivered.
Read the full article at SBC Americas.
Betting on Sports America is a unique event that offers just that with more than 1,500 executives from the worlds of sports betting, sports, casinos, tribes, regulators and lotteries coming together to look ahead into new US market. The Continent 8 team will be exhibiting at the event – come visit us at stand 627!
Don’t miss the largest sports betting trade conference in the United States – Betting on Sports America (BOSA)! Continent 8 Technologies is proud to sponsor the Networking Party at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment – enjoy delicious food and complimentary drinks on the Victory Terrace BBQ while connecting with key players in the industry. We will also be exhibiting at the event – visit us at stand 627! The team looks forward to connecting with the sports betting community April 23-25 in New York.
Betting on Sports America is the perfect chance to connect with us about online gaming and sports betting. In 2018, Continent 8’s US multi-state capacities increased to include Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Talk to us about our new Continent 8 Data Center at the Atlantic City Convention Center, opening this May in partnership with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). Designed to provide 100% availability, the Convention Center data center will make Continent 8 the largest hub for online gaming, sports betting, and eSports in the United States. This facility is ideally positioned to become a key component for gaming companies’ hosting strategy across the United States. Download “Frequently Asked Questions: The Continent 8 Data Center at the Atlantic City Convention Center” to learn more.
Schedule a meeting today to connect with the team at BOSA!
Betting on Sports America
Meadowlands Exposition Center
23 – 25 April 2019
Visit Continent 8 at stand 627
April 24, 7:00pm – 12:00am
Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment
1 Racetrack Drive,
East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
Complimentary BBQ and Drinks
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Email: sales@continent8.com
📞 +1 514 461 5120
Join Continent 8 Technologies at ESI New York on April 23, 2019 for an engaging and thought-provoking conference on eSports. Our team is looking forward to discussing topics such as the ever-changing perception of pro players, the current state and potential of the fighting games community, eSports venues, marketing developments, the repeal of PASPA, collegiate eSports, and more.
Did you know that Continent 8 is the only independent information technology provider licensed by New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement to supply data center and network services to online gaming licensees?
We equip companies to take advantage of the growth opportunities in sports betting and online gaming unfolding across the United States and around the world. Continent 8’s US multi-state capacities has increased to include Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Talk to us about our new Continent 8 Data Center at the Atlantic City Convention Center opening this May in partnership with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). Designed to provide 100% availability, the Convention Center data center makes Continent 8 the largest hub for online gaming, sports betting, and eSports in the United States. This facility is ideally positioned to become a key component for gaming companies’ hosting strategy across the United States. Download “Frequently Asked Questions: The Continent 8 Data Center at the Atlantic City Convention Center” to learn more.
Set up a meeting with us today to see what we can do for you!
Plan to attend:ESI New York
Tribeca Rooftop NYC – New York, New York
April 23, 2019
Email: sales@continent8.com
Phone: +1 514 461 5120
Attending i-Gaming Forum in Stockholm, Sweden from April 10-11, 2019? Don’t miss the chance to connect with the Continent 8 team.
As your hub for iGaming across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, we connect, manage, and secure your most valuable information with Continent 8’s iGaming Cloud. Continent 8 keeps gaming operators’ applications online and secure via a private network of over 40 connected locations across three continents.
Talk to us and learn about our new global solutions:
i-Gaming Forum
Stockholm International Fairs – Stockholm, Sweden
April 10-11, 2019
Email: Jim McGovern – jim.mcgovern@continent8.com
Graham Foster – graham.foster@continent8.com
📞 +44 1624 694625
The Continent 8 Technologies team will be in Atlantic City for the EGR North America East Coast Briefing on April 11, 2019. Continent 8 is a proud sponsor of this exclusive event, bringing together senior executives to discuss the latest opportunities in U.S. sports betting and online gaming.
Continent 8 has been shortlisted for the new Sports Betting Supplier award category at the EGR North America Awards, recognizing our market-leading solutions for operators.
With over 40 global locations spanning multiple continents and licensed jurisdictions, Continent 8 remains uniquely positioned to serve the iGaming industry with a range of innovative data security, connectivity, and hosting solutions.
In the post-PASPA United States land-grab, Continent 8 is supporting online gaming operators’ rapid growth in the United States. Continent 8 has operated in New Jersey since 2014, we’ll soon be opening our independent, licensed data center in the state-owned Atlantic City Convention Center. This neutral hub will connect to our global network and expanding US multi-state presence, with current locations in Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, and upcoming locations in New York and Ohio.
EGR North America East Coast Briefing
One Atlantic – Atlantic City, New Jersey
April 11, 2019
EGR North America Awards
One Atlantic – Atlantic City, New Jersey
April 11, 2019
Email: sales@continent8.com
Phone: +1 514 461 5120