Continent 8 Technologies has confirmed the appointment of Jeremie Kanter as its new Director of Regulatory Affairs.

Kanter has been tasked with overseeing the new C8 Comply division, the company’s new regulatory advisory practice supporting clients with global online gambling regulations.

Continent 8, which has been present in Canada since the company’s inception in 1998 and has bases in both Montreal and Toronto, is currently in the midst of global expansion, and the firm is counting on the likes of Kanter to help it reach new regulated markets across the world.

Michael Tobin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Continent 8 Technologies, explained: “Jeremie is one of the most experienced and skilled regulatory and compliance specialists in the industry, and this makes him an incredibly valuable asset to Continent 8. I’m very pleased to welcome him to our team.

“Regulation and compliance are the foundation of Continent 8’s business and bringing Jeremie on board as we continue to grow aggressively across regulated markets will be fundamental to our success in these jurisdictions, as well as those where we currently support our customers.”

Kanter boasts a host of experience in navigating the global gaming industry and the regulatory landscape of global markets in a long career spent in senior management roles.

He has spent time with an array of gaming industry firms including William Hill, PokerStars, SBTech, Playtech and Stations Casino amongst others.

“Continent 8 is one of the most established and reputable companies in the sector and has been supporting its customers in regulated markets for 25 years now,” said Kanter.

“I know the team well and I am excited to be joining such a reputed company, and looking forward to leveraging my industry experience and skillset to help Continent 8 achieve its ambitious goals.”

Alongside global expansion, Continent 8 has launched numerous new solutions including regulated cloud environments, critical cybersecurity solutions and more.

Subsequently, Continent 8 aims to leverage this knowledge to strengthen its position as the ‘go-to infrastructure provider’ of choice for operators and suppliers targeting global regulated markets.