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"CTO in Focus" Miguel Berniz, Gibfibre
Miguel Berniz’s career mirrors the story of the internet itself—spanning the early pioneering days of connectivity through today’s...


Google Reopens Brazil’s Play Store to Gambling Apps Amid Regulatory Shift
After years of restrictive policies, Google has finally lifted its longstanding ban on real-money gambling apps in Brazil, aligning its...


Black Cow Technology Brings in IGT Veteran Ernie Lafky as Chief Product Officer
Black Cow Technology has hired long-time IGT executive Ernie Lafky as Chief Product Officer, a move that underlines the supplier’s shift...


"CTO in Focus" Glenn Fitzgerald, Fsas Technologies – A Fujitsu Company
Glenn Fitzgerald doesn’t chase the bleeding edge—he studies its second release. As CTO and Chief Technologist at Fsas Technologies – A...


"CTO in Focus" Ghislain Gaucher, Celesta
In this edition of Gaming Eminence’s CTO in Focus, we speak with Ghislain Gaucher, CTO, CIO, and DPO at Celesta—a rare trifecta that...


Data Overload Meets AI: Inside Gamblitude’s Bid to Rewire iGaming Analytics
When former STS chief technology officer Wojtek Sznapka and ex-chief sportsbook officer Piotr Cerlak resigned within four weeks of each...


1/ST Technology Closes DRF Bets Deal—Here’s Why the $5 Billion-Handle Flip Really Matters
1/ST Technology just folded DRF Bets (US $5 B annual handle) into its Xpressbet ecosystem, re-launching as 1/ST BET PRO. The move...


Gambling in the Gulf: How the UAE Is Engineering a Tightly-Controlled Bet on Gaming
As the UAE signals a historic shift in its stance on gambling, Gaming Eminence maps the real opportunities, risks, and geopolitical...


Digitain appoints former William Hill executive Mary Ann Calleja as Chief Product Officer
Digitain likes to talk about being “built to lead,” but until now its top table lacked a product visionary to match that slogan. That gap...


Aussie up‑start Dabble bets on British punters
A social‑first sportsbook with 2.5 million users crosses hemispheres, banking on viral copy‑betting and a lean Leeds hub to out‑manoeuvre...


SharpLink Gaming’s $425 Million Ethereum Treasury Play: A High-Stakes Wager or Strategic Masterstroke?
SharpLink Gaming’s surprise $425 million private equity deal—to be used almost entirely for purchasing Ethereum—marks an unusual and...


Evoke plc’s New Technology Committee: Purpose, Timing, and Strategic Implications
Evoke plc (formerly 888 Holdings), owner of William Hill and Mr Green, has established a new Board-level Technology Committee to oversee...


Neil Brookes Joins LuckyStreak: What His Appointment Means for Product Innovation
LuckyStreak, a live dealer gaming provider headquartered in Riga, has appointed Neil Brookes, former Head of Product at Inspired...


Superbet Appoints Josephine Hus as Chief Transformation Officer Amid Strategic Leadership Overhaul
In a strategic leadership shakeup, Eastern Europe’s gambling juggernaut enlists a private equity change agent to spearhead product...


The Gambling Engine Inside Papara: An Ongoing Investigation into a ₺13 Billion Betting Network
Turkish authorities launched a sweeping investigation into Papara, the country’s flagship fintech platform, alleging it was used to...


From Frameworks to Fluidity: Reimagining Slots in a Post-Legacy Era
In a conversation with Gaming Eminence, Ian Dimech, Director of Engineering at RubyPlay, critiques the industry's continued reliance on...


Beyond the Bet: LiveDuel’s Blueprint for a Fan-First Sports Economy
In an incisive conversation with Gaming Eminence , Will Martin, CEO and Product Owner of LiveDuel, reveals the deep philosophical and...


"CTO in Focus" John Debono, Elantil
Elantil Co-Founder and CTO John Debono dissects the structural tenets and personal convictions shaping the company's momentum in...


Fragmented Rules, Modular Systems: How Prediction Markets Are Rebuilding Compliance
In a wide-ranging conversation with Gaming Eminence, Xpoint CEO Manu Gambhir dissects the mounting regulatory labyrinth surrounding...


Rivalry Corp's - Tech & Product Strategy: Key Takeaways from Q1 2025
We've analysed Rivalry Corp’s latest earnings, reports, and press releases to outline the key developments shaping their technology and...


FDJ United - Tech & Product Strategy: Key Takeaways from Q1 2025
We've reviewed FDJ United’s latest earnings reports, presentations, and press releases to highlight key initiatives shaping their...


Flutter Entertainment - Tech & Product Strategy: Key Takeaways from FY 2024
We've gone through Flutter Entertainment’s latest earnings, reports, and press releases to surface the key moves shaping their technology...


CFTC vs. The Future of Prediction Markets: Inside the High-Stakes Standoff Over Gambling’s Digital Frontier
A follow-on to our Kalshi-Robinhood exposé, this Gaming Eminence investigation maps the legal, financial, and political tensions erupting...


"CTO in Focus" Max Francis, Black Cow Technology
As part of our CTO in Focus series, Gaming Eminence sat down with Max Francis , CEO and CTO of Black Cow Technology , to explore how...
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