Continent 8 launches managed CockroachDB service for global iGaming infrastructure 

Continent 8 Technologies, a leading managed IT provider for global iGaming which has two data centres in Malta, has launched a new service that allows operators to operate across regulated markets while maintaining strict control over where data resides and how it is managed. 

The company’s fully managed CockroachDB service expands Continent 8’s portfolio across AWS Outposts, hybrid cloud, and Kubernetes environments including AWS EKS - enabling operators and suppliers to deploy distributed, highly resilient data infrastructure.

“The iGaming industry is entering a new phase defined by rapid scale, real-time player interactions, and increasingly complex regulatory requirements,” Continent 8 said. 

“Operators must support high-throughput transactional workloads across regulated markets while adhering to strict data sovereignty and compliance mandates - from the U.S. in each individual regulated state to country-specific regulations worldwide.”

“At the same time, traditional monolithic databases are being pushed beyond their limits, struggling to scale dynamically and operate consistently across modern, distributed environments.”

It said that CockroachDB’s cloud-agnostic and PostgreSQL-compatible distributed architecture address these challenges by enabling strongly consistent transactions across regions and hybrid deployments, allowing operators to operate across markets while maintaining strict control over where data resides and how it is managed. 

With Continent 8’s global footprint spanning over 100 locations in regulated jurisdictions around the world, its service provides a foundation for deploying infrastructure closer to players without compromising compliance or performance.

“Continent 8 has always focused on delivering infrastructure that meets the unique demands of the iGaming industry - where performance, compliance, and uptime are non-negotiable,” said David Brace, Chief Alliance & Partnership Officer, AWS, at Continent 8 Technologies. 

“As our customers grow across regulated markets, the database becomes a critical component. Our managed CockroachDB service provides the consistency, resilience, and deployment flexibility required to support that growth.”