The leading digital marketing and customer acquisition group Media Troopers has announced it’s gearing up to join Alberta’s upcoming iGaming-regulated market by partnering with Alon Segev, Managing Partner and Ron Segev, founder of Canadian gaming and betting law firm Segev LLP.

Alberta will become Canada’s second province to regulate commercial online gambling, following Ontario in 2022. The province passed the iGaming Alberta Bill last May, which brought with it a framework to allow operators to enter the province and the creation of a new iGaming regulator, the Alberta iGaming Corporation.

As part of Media Troopers’ strategic entry into the new sector, it has partnered with Segev, who will advise the company on regulatory strategy, compliance requirements, and market readiness as Alberta finalizes its operational and licensing framework.

“Alberta represents one of the most exciting emerging regulated markets in North America,” said Shmulik Segal, CEO of Media Troopers.

“Working with Ron Segev and the team at Segev LLP ensures that our expansion into the province will be aligned with the evolving regulatory framework and positioned for long-term success.”

As with Ontario’s competitive market, Media Troopers is dedicated to supporting licensed operators in Alberta with localized marketing channels, affiliate partnerships, and compliance-structured acquisition strategies.

“Canada’s iGaming market continues to evolve rapidly,” Segal added. “Our goal is to be fully prepared to support operators entering Alberta from day one.”

Continent 8 Technologies, a leading provider of cutting-edge managed IT solutions designed for the global iGaming and online sports betting industry, announces that it is officially open for business in Alberta, Canada. This expansion follows the province’s release of its competitive iGaming regulatory framework and the publication of detailed hosting and security requirements by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), marking another significant milestone in Continent 8’s long-standing commitment to serving the North American market.

With proven operations in Ontario – where the company successfully launched its Public Cloud solution in Toronto in direct response to the province’s opening of its iGaming market in 2022 – Continent 8 brings to Alberta the same depth of regulatory understanding, technical capability, and customer-driven innovation that has established it as a trusted partner across Canada.

Alberta’s iGaming framework sets out detailed hosting and data governance obligations for operators and suppliers. For example, all data centres used by licensees must receive AGLC approval, covering data residency, cross-border transfers, and encryption key controls.

The province also mandates fully functional disaster recovery infrastructure and immutable, encrypted backups, with strict requirements for quarterly testing and offsite storage – areas where Continent 8’s experience provides immediate value.

In addition to hosting requirements, Alberta introduces some of the most comprehensive security requirements in the country, including mandatory MFA, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance, annual penetration testing and extensive log retention requirements.

“Our heritage means we understand the rigorous regulatory expectations, and the operational challenges operators and suppliers face when entering new markets,” said Michael Tobin, CEO and Founder of Continent 8 Technologies. “Alberta’s standards are comprehensive, particularly around disaster recovery, backups, and security. We have built our solutions so customers can meet these requirements confidently from day one. We are excited to support customers as Alberta opens its market and continues Canada’s growth story.”

Continent 8’s network now spans every major regulated province or state in North America, supported by facilities across more than 100 locations globally. Customers benefit from end-to-end services including managed hosting, cloud, connectivity, and cybersecurity, all engineered for regulated industries.