Leading iGaming supplier GR8_TECH has rebuilt its platform’s frontend architecture, achieving an average Lighthouse score of 90-95 points, making Platform for Champions effectively the fastest one in the industry, where the top outliers don’t exceed 75 points.
“Essentially, this means GR8_TECH’s platform loads faster than competitors’, giving end users a smoother experience they legitimately want to return to. For operators, this means higher player loyalty, time spent in sessions, retention rate, and, ultimately, higher revenue. Simply because of better tech,” commented Edward Smyshliayev, CTO at GR8_TECH.
Tech Behind the Update
GR8_TECH rebuilt its frontend in two moves:
- First, it shifted from a pure client-side rendering (CSR) approach based on the React framework to a server-side (SSR) architecture built on Qwik, moving the heavy lifting off the end user’s device.
- Second, it adopted edge cloud so rendering happens closer to the player—a meaningful difference in regions farther from centralized infrastructure.
Full customization was preserved across every core surface, from the GREAT_SPORTSBOOK betting interface to the casino lobby, cashier, registration, and promo pages.
Industry Speed Benchmarks
To test the update’s effectiveness, GR8_TECH benchmarked more than 15 leading iGaming B2C sites, ranging from traditional sportsbooks and casinos to modern crypto-native casinos and online prediction markets. The performance testing focused on mobile, since it accounts for the overwhelming majority of iGaming traffic.
Only a third of them showed good enough frontend load time (Speed Index) in the green zone below 3.4 seconds; at the same time, over 40% fell behind in the red zone with load times over 5.8 seconds. After updates, GR8_TECH’s platform consistently loads in just 1.72 seconds.
But Speed Index is just a part of the performance score. When it comes to the full Lighthouse Index, which assesses 5 metrics, only a handful of benchmarked brands scored in the 70-80 range, at the upper end of the middle “Needs Improvement” group. The average majority lies at the lower end, with a score in the 50s. GR8_TECH’s platform now has an average Lighthouse score of 90-95, confidently the fastest in the industry.
“Speed and flexibility have historically been a trade-off. Our updates remove the inevitability of having to choose. Operators continue using our CMS-driven, widget-based interface to customize layouts, promotions, and content without engineering involvement, while users enjoy a fast, uninterrupted experience. It’s a win-win for them and, in my opinion, the technological future for all iGaming platforms, one we’re essentially building today,” Smyshliayev added.
GR8_TECH’s fastest Platform for Champions will be rolled out next week for live brands following its first demo showcase at SBC Summit 2026 at booth C416. Book a meeting to secure your spot at the forefront of iGaming innovation in the Champions