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Continent 8 Technologies Founder and CEO Michael Tobin Inducted into SBC Sports Betting Hall of Fame 2024
Industry trailblazer recognized for his contributions to the sports betting industry at SBC Summit North America
Michael Tobin, Founder and CEO of Continent 8 Technologies, was honored at SBC Summit North America, when he was inducted into the prestigious SBC Sports Betting Hall of Fame 2024.
The SBC Sports Betting Hall of Fame acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and made significant strides in shaping the sports betting landscape.
Over the last 25 years, Michael has worked tirelessly towards his vision of driving innovation and fostering growth in the global gaming industry. Continent 8 began its journey by setting up a state-of-the-art data center near Montreal, later expanding into key iGaming hubs in Europe, including the Isle of Man, Malta and Gibraltar.
Once regulation permitted, this expansion continued into other regions, such as the United States, Asia, and Latin America. Michael’s deep-rooted relationships with customers, partners, regulators, and suppliers have been crucial in fueling global development, progress and success within the constantly evolving iGaming and online sports betting industry.
Today, Continent 8 continues to be at the forefront of innovation, providing reliable managed hosting, connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity services on a global tier-one network of over 100 locations across four continents. The company powers and protects the biggest names in the industry.
Commenting on this accolade, Michael Tobin, said: “It is truly an honor to be recognized by my peers, and it’s also a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Continent 8 team.
“I am incredibly proud of all that we have accomplished, the value we have added to the industry and the ways in which we have empowered our customers and partners to achieve success. The iGaming and online sports betting industry is constantly evolving, and I am excited to see how we can continue to embark on this journey to grow the market together.”
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Celestial Dragon
CT Interactive Launches Festive Slot Collection for Chinese New Year
To celebrate Chinese New Year, CT Interactive has introduced a festive slot collection inspired by symbols of luck, prosperity and celebration.
The lineup includes Celestial Dragon, Dancing Dragons, Fire Egg, Celestial Rules, Fortune Fish, Fire Lord, Kingdom Treasures, Mighty Moon, More Dragons and Lord of Fortune, each designed to immerse players in the spirit of the holiday.
The celebration is highlighted by the debut of Red Bird and Golden Dragon, featuring Wild and Scatter symbols, Free Games and Extra Wins. With medium volatility and a max multiplier of 2000x, the title is well suited for casual players.
“Our Chinese New Year collection blends traditional Chinese symbols with attractive mechanics. Built on our proven math models, the games deliver rewarding play and a festive atmosphere with every spin,” said Dimitar Nikolov.
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Cliff Baty
The Rank Group Appoints Cliff Baty as Interim Chief Financial Officer
The Rank Group has appointed Cliff Baty as its interim Chief Financial Officer, effective February 23, 2026.
Cliff is a highly experienced CFO with deep expertise in strategic and financial planning, investor relations, financial controls, international business operations and stakeholder management, built across listed leisure and gaming businesses.
Cliff was appointed CFO of Manchester United plc in 2016, a position which he held for over 8 years, until 2024. Prior to that he was CFO of Sportech plc from 2013 to 2016, an appointment which followed an 8 year period as Financial Director of Ladbrokes plc.
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Australia
NSW: Hospitality and Racing Strategy 2026-28 and Regulatory Priorities 2026
Liquor & Gaming NSW has published the Hospitality and Racing Strategy 2026-28, setting a clear path for reducing harm, supporting responsible industry growth and meeting evolving community expectations. The Strategy outlines Hospitality and Racing’s vision, regulatory posture and strategic objectives.
It outlines three strategic objectives which will guide the work to support communities, individuals and the industry. The first is targeted harm reduction, using better data, education and engagement to focus on the areas where we can make the biggest difference.
The second is outcome‑focused, responsive regulation, by making use of streamlined, place‑based and community‑informed approaches that deliver meaningful, real-world outcomes.
Third is promoting modern tools, skilled teams and smart decisions, investing in its capability, improving how it uses data and supporting consistent decision making across hospitality and racing.
Regulatory Priorities 2026
Alongside the new strategy, Liquor & Gaming NSW has also issued its Regulatory Priorities 2026. This sets out where the department will be focusing its regulatory attention over course of the year. It provides transparency on Liquor & Gaming’s forward regulatory agenda and gives the industry the opportunity to proactively engage about the issues they are concerned about.
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