St8 reports 91% rise in MCP AI assistant usage, passing 10,000 queries

Usage data from 19 July to 11 October 2026 shows growing operator adoption of an MCP-connected back-office assistant.

Casino games aggregator St8 says usage of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) back-office AI assistant rose 91% over the first three months after launch, with 10,358 AI-handled queries logged between 19 July and 11 October 2026.

According to the company, weekly volume increased from 490 queries in the week of 19 July to 935 in the week commencing 11 October. St8 also reported a 128% increase across the past two months for the same focus group, from 426 queries in the week of 16 August to 972 in the week of 4 October.

St8 positioned the data as evidence of routine adoption in operator teams, citing a pattern of lower activity on weekends and a rebound on Mondays. It added that usage spikes—including 2,679 queries in the week of 2 August and 1,907 queries across the past two weeks—did not disrupt service.

The company said MCP, an open standard designed to connect AI systems to external tools and data sources, is being used for tasks such as accessing reports, checking configurations, and flagging issues without manual dashboard navigation. St8 also noted it showcased the MCP-powered assistant at SBC Summit Lisbon in September and said AI query activity increased by over 50% compared with the week before the event.

Vlad Negine, CEO at St8, said: “We launched our MCP integration to explore new ways AI could make day-to-day operations easier, giving operator partners a faster and simpler way to interact with the St8 platform. The data provides encouraging signs so far, as the increased usage and upward trajectory are proof that the MCP has a positive impact on making operations more efficient.

“We are delighted to have passed 10,000 queries in such a short space of time, and as engagement continues to grow, we are confident that we can build on these strong foundations and add value to businesses across the industry through our technology.”