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Continent 8 tops GamblingIQ Security 10 rankings
Continent 8 Technologies has been ranked
number one in
GamblingIQ’s global
Security 10, with CEO
Michael Tobin named the leading industry fi gure for security, trust and data integrity. The annual ranking recognises companies and individuals demonstrating leadership in cybersecurity, infrastructure resilience and regulatory cowmpliance across the global gambling sector. GamblingIQ cited Continent
8’s long-term focus on secure, compliant technology as a key differentiator in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Continent 8 provides managed IT, cloud hosting, private connectivity and cybersecurity services to operators and suppliers worldwide, supporting both established brands and emerging platforms across regulated markets. Its infrastructure is used by a broad range of online casino, sportsbook and platform providers. The recognition refl ects the company’s continued investment in secure network architecture and cyber-defence capabilities, as well as its role in supporting operators as regulatory scrutiny and technical requirements continue to increase across global iGaming and sports betting markets.
Gaming Corps partners with UK operator PricedUp
Gaming Corps has entered a new content partnership with PricedUp, expanding the operator’s casino offering in the regulated UK market.
PricedUp launched in 2024 and offers a sportsbook alongside a growing casino portfolio that includes slots, table games and live-dealer content. Under the agreement, the operator will
integrate Gaming Corps’ full games portfolio, adding a mix of slot, crash, mine, table and instant-win titles.
The rollout includes established releases such as 3 Pigs of Olympus, Snoops High Rollers and titles from the Smash4Cash and A-Maze-Cades series, alongside newer and upcoming additions to the studio’s catalogue. The content is designed to complement PricedUp’s focus on accessible gameplay and broad audience appeal.
For Gaming Corps, the partnership strengthens its footprint in the UK, while PricedUp gains additional depth and variety as it continues to develop its casino proposition within a competitive and tightly regulated market.
InnovaPlay integrates Alea aggregation to expand casino content offering
InnovaPlay has partnered with Alea to expand its casino content proposition for operators across multiple regulated markets. Under the agreement, Alea’s full aggregation platform has been integrated into the InnovaPlay system, giving operators access to more than 17,000 casino games through a single API. The integration is designed to simplify content management while supporting faster market launches and greater commercial fl exibility. The partnership combines InnovaPlay’s modular, fast-to-market platform with Alea’s large-scale content catalogue and
aggregation expertise. Operators retain control over user experience, wallet and session management, with games delivered via iFrame to ensure brand consistency and operational oversight.
With the integration now live, InnovaPlay operators can broaden their casino portfolios across Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, while optimising content performance and commercial terms through a consolidated aggregation layer. The agreement strengthens both companies’ B2B positioning as demand grows for scalable, compliant casino infrastructure in regulated markets.
BGaming releases retro-style slot
BGaming has added a new title to its classic slot portfolio with the launch of Jewel Boom Super Drop, a retro-inspired game built around simplifi ed mechanics and jackpot features. The release uses a 1x3 reel layout designed to mirror traditional one-armed bandit machines, with wins awarded through a pay-on-line mechanic when Coin symbols land across the row. The streamlined format is intended to support longer play sessions while maintaining accessible gameplay. Modern features are introduced through Collector symbols, which can trigger Super Spins and multiplier boosts of up to x100. Additional multipliers can also appear during Super Spins, adding variability to the core mechanic. The game includes a fi ve-tier jackpot feature, with prizes ranging from Mini to Max, and offers a maximum win of x3,000. Jewel Boom Super Drop is rated medium volatility with an RTP of 96.50%.
Gaming Summit rebrands as SBC Summit Canada
SBC Summit Canada is the new identity of SBC’s Canadian conference and exhibition, marking the next phase in the event’s development. The rebranded summit will take place from 19–21 May 2026.
The repositioning aligns the event more closely with SBC’s global conference portfolio, while maintaining a dedicated focus on the regulatory, commercial and operational dynamics shaping Canada’s gaming market. The move also includes a shift from its traditional June slot to May, avoiding scheduling pressures linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Building on the Canadian Gaming Summit’s 28-year legacy, SBC Summit Canada will welcome around 3,000 senior executives from Canada’s retail and online casino, sports betting and iGaming sectors. The three-day event will feature more than 120 speakers, a 50,000-square-foot exhibition fl oor and a multi-stage conference programme covering regulation, affi liates, payments, compliance, cybersecurity and player protection. The rebrand positions SBC Summit Canada as a central meeting point for stakeholders.
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