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Champions Club Dominates the Event in GR8 Tech’s Largest ICE to Date

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January 27, 2026

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GR8 Tech had its most impressive presence at ICE Barcelona 2026, with the Champions Club filled to capacity from start to finish each day of the event. At the conclusion of the conference, the team had arranged almost 200 qualified meetings, a 35% increase from the company’s prior record at the end of 2025.

GR8 Tech was additionally acknowledged as Best Software Supplier of the Year at the European iGaming Awards, celebrating technology that assists operators and enhances the player experience. The ULTIM8 Sportsbook received industry recognition by being nominated for Sports Platform of the Year at the first iGaming News Awards during ICE Barcelona 2026.

“ICE is where operators come with a plan,” said Sergey Ghazaryan, CRO at GR8 Tech. “And this year, the demand was strong, as our meeting calendar was full and conversations were the kind that led to next steps. Champions Club worked because it was built for important decisions: practical learning and direct discussions about how to launch faster, localise properly, and keep performance strong when it matters most. That’s what we’re bringing into 2026.”

Platform for Champions, Proven at ICE

GR8 Tech showcased Platform for Champions, giving operators a clear view of how the stack supports various launch and scaling scenarios. The biggest conversation starter was Crypto Turnkey—a new launch built for operators who want more control over payments, faster routes to market, and access to crypto-forward player demand. Across meetings, the team spoke with existing partners and new prospects about how crypto can remove PSP bottlenecks, strengthen payment uptime, and unlock higher-value segments. Turnkey conversations drew the strongest pull, accounting for around 60% of all discussions.

Champions Club, Delivering the Energy

GR8 Tech left ICE Barcelona 2026 with a full calendar of follow-ups—and a format proven to work. Champions Club kept the space in constant motion: athletes and performers on treadmills (even in heels), pad-work sessions with Lee McFarland from Behind the Gloves, and meetings completely booked.

Acceler8 Lab ran at full capacity throughout, with sessions delivered in partnership with Gaming Operations Academy. GR8 Tech experts joined industry specialists, including Scott Rowan (Bet Data Consultants) and Verónica Guerrero (ElenPAY), to cover crypto payments, sportsbook optimization, AI implementation, and more.

Evolving from the Heavyweight idea, motivated by GR8 Tech’s collaboration with Ready to Fight by Oleksandr Usyk, the Champions Club broadens its scope beyond boxing to honor performance, discipline, and championship excellence across various sports and venues. The results were driven by the format—and that’s the framework GR8 Tech will maintain until 2026.

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