Sportsbook and iGaming solutions provider GR8 Tech delivered its strongest ICE Barcelona showing earlier this month, with its Champions Club stand drawing consistent engagement across all three days of the event. By conference close, the team had generated nearly 200 qualified meetings, a 35% increase over the company’s previous ICE record set in 2025.
The company also received Best Software Supplier of the Year at the European iGaming Awards, alongside a Sports Platform of the Year nomination for its ULTIM8 Sportsbook at the inaugural iGaming News Awards.
Sergey Ghazaryan, CRO at GR8 Tech, said: “ICE is where operators come with a plan. 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.”
During scheduled meetings, GR8 Tech presented its Platform for Champions, outlining how its technology stack supports different launch and scaling configurations for sportsbook and iGaming operators.
A significant portion of discussions centered on Crypto Turnkey, a launch option designed for operators seeking payment control, shorter deployment timelines, and access to crypto-focused player demand.
According to the company, Turnkey-related conversations accounted for around 60% of all discussions held during the event. Conversations addressed the use of crypto payments to address PSP constraints, improve payment uptime, and provide access to higher-value player segments.
The Champions Club format combined pre-booked meetings with live activity programming. The space featured athletic demonstrations, treadmill performances, and pad-work sessions with Lee McFarland of Behind the Gloves. The meeting calendar remained fully booked throughout ICE Barcelona 2026, with follow-up discussions scheduled beyond the event.
The Acceler8 Lab operated at full capacity during the conference, delivering sessions in collaboration with Gaming Operations Academy. GR8 Tech experts were joined by industry participants, including Scott Rowan of Bet Data Consultants and Verónica Guerrero of ElenPAY. Session topics included crypto payments, sportsbook operations, and AI implementation.
The Champions Club concept originates from the Heavyweight initiative, developed through GR8 Tech’s partnership with Ready to Fight by Oleksandr Usyk. The format draws on performance standards associated with competitive sports and will continue to be used by the company through 2026.
GR8 Tech provides sportsbook and iGaming technology to operators in multiple markets. Its product portfolio includes Hyper Turnkey, Crypto Turnkey, ULTIM8 Sportsbook, Infinite Casino Aggregation, and its affiliate management platform, Aff.Tech.
The company reports more than 100 completed operator cases globally and has received multiple industry recognitions, including Platform Provider of the Year at the SBC Awards 2025.
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