Continent 8 Technologies has opened a specialist edge data center at Tioga Downs Casino Resort in Nichols, New York, to support licensed operators and approved B2B suppliers serving the state’s regulated online sports betting market.
The facility has been designed to address the technical, operational and regulatory requirements of businesses operating in New York. As an edge data center, it places industry-specific infrastructure close to the regulated market rather than relying solely on large-scale hyperscale deployments.
The site launches with approximately 500kW of capacity and 24 racks, with the ability to expand to 48 racks as demand grows. Continent 8 fully manages the facility, which includes resilient power, cooling, connectivity and security systems.
The new location expands Continent 8’s North American infrastructure and connects customers to the company’s private global network, which spans more than 100 locations across five continents, including more than 30 US states.
New York is the largest regulated online sports betting market in the United States. Customers wagered more than $26 billion through online sportsbooks in the state during 2025, according to state figures reported by industry and local media.
Continent 8 said the new facility will support operators and suppliers serving the market, including major brands such as FanDuel, with local infrastructure, connectivity and managed IT services.
The company also said the edge deployment is intended to support the adoption of AI-enabled applications in areas such as customer experience, operations and security. It forms part of Continent 8’s broader strategy to provide infrastructure and technology services within regulated environments.
Michael Tobin, Founder and Chairman of Continent 8 Technologies, said: “The future of infrastructure for our industry isn’t about building ever-larger facilities. It’s about delivering the right infrastructure in the right locations to support highly regulated markets. New York is a perfect example of that approach and has been developed specifically for the needs of regulated online sports betting operators and suppliers, providing the foundation they need to participate and innovate within the market.”
Tobin continued, “We believe edge infrastructure will play an increasingly important role in the future of online sports betting, and we’re proud to be continuing that journey with this opening.”
Mike Small, Chief Executive Officer at Continent 8 Technologies, added: “Operators and suppliers increasingly need more than hosting infrastructure. They need a partner that can support connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity and emerging technologies through a single integrated platform. This facility combines local market presence with access to Continent 8’s global network and managed services capabilities, helping customers deploy, scale and innovate with confidence.”
“As demand continues to grow, we’re looking forward to supporting both existing customers and new entrants as they expand their presence in the market,” Small added.
The new deployment reinforces Continent 8’s strategy of delivering market-specific infrastructure that helps operators and suppliers scale with confidence.
