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Continent 8 Technologies wins Fujitsu Rising Star of the Year award
Fujitsu has named Continent 8 Technologies as the recipient of its coveted Rising Star of the Year Award at its recent Future Proof Event in London.
The awards ceremony formed part of the company’s flagship event where attendees could learn more about Fujitsu’s data center expertise and how it can be used to help iGaming operators and suppliers position their businesses for future growth and success.
The judging panel crowned Continent 8 as Rising Star of the Year for joining the Fujitsu ecosystem as a service provider and quickly building market-leading services for the global iGaming industry that leverage Fujitsu’s data center technologies.
The award was presented by Graham Bromham, Channel & Midmarket Sales Director at Fujitsu UK to Continent 8 Technologies Regional Sales Director, Aidan-Rees Williams, and Regulatory Account Director, Graham Foster, at the glitzy event held at Pullman London St Pancras.
Fujitsu provides a wide range of solutions to operators and suppliers, from data centres and infrastructure to powerful data tools powered by the latest technologies. This includes its Private GPT, an AI-driven solution that allows organisations to securely chat with their data.
Graham Bromham, Channel & Midmarket Sales Director at Fujitsu UK, said: “We have been delighted to welcome Continent 8 as a Fujitsu partner with the collaboration providing to be incredibly valuable to both companies.
“Collaborations like this present tremendous opportunities and result in shared successes, which we have already enjoyed with Continent 8. But we have only just scratched the surface of what we can achieve together and look forward to strengthening the partnership moving forwards.
“Continent 8 is a really deserving winner of our Rising Star award and we couldn’t be happier to have presented the trophy at our awards ceremony.”
Michael Tobin, Founder and CEO at Continent 8 Technologies, added: “Fujitsu has been an invaluable strategic partner for Continent 8, collaborating closely with us to deliver secure, high-availability and zero-compromise hosting, connectivity and cloud solutions to operators and suppliers in the global iGaming and online sports betting industry.
“To be named Rising Star of the Year is a testament to what we have been able to achieve through this partnership in a short space of time, and I would like to thank Fujitsu and the Continent 8 team for their efforts in maximising the potential of our collaboration.”
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Amusnet has announced that it has been awarded Content Provider of the Year at the prestigious Italian Gaming Awards. The ceremony took place on April 9 as part of the Italian Gaming Expo & Conference (IGE) at the Salone delle Fontane in Rome. This recognition highlights Amusnet’s commitment to delivering top-tier gaming content and maintaining excellence in one of Europe’s most dynamic and competitive markets.
The Italian Gaming Awards celebrate the best in the industry, honouring companies that are shaping the future of gaming in Italy through outstanding products, practices and performance. With over 110 nominees across 21 categories, this year’s event brought together leading operators, suppliers, regulators and public representatives to recognise achievement and leadership across the sector.
“It’s a great honor to be named Content Provider of the Year. This recognition reflects the dedication and passion of our incredible Amusnet Italy team. We remain committed to further strengthening our position in the Italian market by delivering engaging content that enhances the player experience and expanding our strategic partnerships,” said Polina Nedyalkova, Director at Amusnet Italy.
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Boomerang is a contender for Sportsbook Operator of the Year and Bonus Offer of the Year
Boomerang, a rapidly growing global brand behind the annual Golden Boomerang Awards, has been shortlisted for the AffPapa Awards 2025 in 2 categories: Boomerang Bet on Sportsbook Operator of the Year and Boomerang Partners on Bonus Offer of the Year.
Inclusion in the Sportsbook Operator of the Year nomination is a testament to Boomerang’s success in the online betting industry. Over 2024-2025, the brand has achieved great results: the betting segment has grown fivefold (5x), and the number of sports betting offers surged more than 6 times. Six new brands were added to Boomerang’s portfolio in 2024, contributing to an almost 1.5-fold increase in end-users. In addition, Boomerang is the Official Regional Betting Partner of AC Milan, one of the world’s most famous and titled football clubs.
The Bonus Offer of the Year nomination confirms the high level and detailed elaboration of Boomerang’s bonus policy. Its portfolio includes more than 15 brands, each operating in strict compliance with the Terms and Conditions, including Bonus rules. Boomerang ensures fairness, transparency, and visibility of key bonus information for partners and users. It regularly collects feedback to improve its bonus policy and make it consistent with the expectations of its audience.
Boomerang actively develops community and works on building long-term trusting relationships with partners. This is demonstrated, among other things, by the second annual tournament for affiliate teams – Golden Boomerang Awards 2025. It will run until May 11. The top 30 teams on the leaderboard will be invited to Milan. There, the best of the best will be named, and 11 awards will be presented, including the main one – the Grand Prix.
The voting phase of the AffPapa Awards has started and will run until May 11. Users can choose their favorites in the nominations and influence the final results. Vote on the AffPapa Awards 2025 website. The award ceremony will take place on May 28 in Malaga during the AffPapa – iGaming Club Conference Malaga 2025.
About Boomerang
Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global brand offering a wide range of services. Boomerang is the Official Regional Betting Partner of AC Milan and collaborates with women’s football star and influencer Alisha Lehmann. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards 2024, the first annual global affiliate tournament. Boomerang Partners’ betting segment surged 5x, and gambling — 2x in 2024. Its affiliate program demonstrated a 120% increase in partners, and the number of sports betting offers surged more than 6 times. Six new products were launched by Boomerang in 2024, which contributed to an almost 1.5-fold increase in product users.
Boomerang’s portfolio contains 15+ gambling brands, including sportsbooks. They cover over 35 GEOs and offer a wide range of betting options with favorable odds. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.
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