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Novig Pursues Federal Regulation Through CFTC Application for Prediction Market Exchange
As US regulatory posture softens toward event contracts, Novig moves to separate its consumer brand from a federally supervised exchange model. In a significant strategic pivot toward federal oversight, Novig formally submitted an application to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in January 2026 to operate a regulated exchange. The application was filed under a distinct legal entity, Ludlow Exchange LLC , with Novig listed as the parent holding company. This co


Marketing Attribution Is Reframing Operator Governance, Not Just Spend Allocation
As acquisition costs rise, platform media prices inflate, and regulators scrutinise promotional efficiency, this interview examines how attribution analytics is shifting from a marketing metric into a financial and compliance control mechanism. Under rising media inflation, tightening promotional rules, and sustained margin compression, operators are finding that marketing measurement directly influences budgeting discipline, affiliate payouts, and risk exposure rather than c


Experience Intelligence Is Forcing Product Authority Up the iGaming Stack
As rising compliance costs and margin compression push operators to defend every product decision in revenue terms, this interview examines how user-experience data is shifting from optional design input to financial control mechanism. Under sustained promotional pressure and shrinking tolerance for friction, decision power inside gambling organisations is migrating toward metrics that directly influence conversion, churn, and support cost rather than creative judgement alone
CTO in Focus


"CTO in Focus" Maciej Smolarek, BetGames
BetGames CTO Maciej Smolarek applies a commercially-grounded engineering lens to roadmap decisions, treating bespoke requests as market signal, not noise. His bias is toward evidence over fashion, compliance as a boundary for velocity, and personalisation as the next serious P&L lever in interactive gaming. In this CTO in Focus, Gaming Eminence speaks with Maciej about value filtration, integration discipline, and the organisational habits that keep teams shipping in regulate


"CTO in Focus" Daniel Whiteley, Bede Gaming
From fintech to immersive media to betting, Daniel Whiteley has built his career in industries where milliseconds matter and trust is...


"CTO in Focus" Nemanja Maric, Fincore
In this edition of CTO in Focus, Gaming Eminence sits down with Nemanja Maric , CTO of Fincore , to discuss his journey through the tech...
Operator Profiles


Operator Profile: Boyd Gaming Corp
This company profile (as of Aug 2025) covers Boyd Gaming Corporation, a casino and digital gaming operator with 28 properties across 10...


Operator Profile: Bally's Corp
This company profile (as of Aug 2025) covers Bally’s Corporation, an omni-channel gaming and entertainment operator spanning 19 U.S....


Operator Profile: Kindred Group PLC
This company profile (as of Aug 2025) covers Kindred Group PLC , one of Europe’s largest online gambling operators and a pioneer in...
Press Releases


Michael Hogan Takes on Head of Product Role at Flutter International
Michael Hogan has joined Flutter International as Head of Product, confirming the move via LinkedIn at the start of 2026. While the appointment has been disclosed with little public detail, Hogan’s background in supplier-side customer tooling and regulated environments offers a clearer signal of where large operators are now focusing product leadership: internal systems, governance, and the ability to execute change at scale. What’s actually been announced Michael Hogan has b


Sam Talbot to Depart LiveScore Group After Three and a Half Years as CPO
Sam Talbot has confirmed he is stepping down as Chief Product Officer at LiveScore Group after three and a half years in the role. Announced via LinkedIn, the departure closes a significant product chapter for the group and raises immediate questions about how product leadership, platform priorities, and execution discipline will be shaped next. What’s actually been announced Sam Talbot has confirmed that he is leaving LiveScore Group after three and a half years as Chief Pro


Sun International Appoints Leslie Peters as Chief Technology & Product Officer
In a bold step towards digital transformation, Sun International (JSE: SUI) has appointed Leslie Peters as its new Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO), a newly created role aimed at driving the company’s technology agenda and enhancing its product offerings. This appointment marks a pivotal moment for Sun International as it accelerates its shift from a predominantly land-based gaming operator to a digitally-led, omnichannel powerhouse in the global hospitality and gam
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