Black Cow Appoints Ernie Lafky as Chief Product Officer

Black Cow Technology has announced the appointment of Ernie Lafky as Chief Product Officer, as the company continues its strategic shift toward becoming a gaming content provider with a focus on multiplayer technology solutions.

Lafky brings over two decades of industry experience to the role. He most recently served as Senior Director at IGT PlayDigital Game Studios, overseeing global online slot development with teams operating across four countries. His previous roles include senior positions at GSN and PlayStudios, and he began his career at WagerWorks, where he played a role in producing the first Wheel of Fortune online slot following its acquisition by IGT.

At Black Cow, Lafky will oversee product strategy during the company’s ongoing development of its Multiplayer Remote Gaming Server (RGS). The product has been positioned by Black Cow as the first fully transactional multiplayer RGS capable of supporting real-time player interactions across a range of game formats, including slots, table games, live dealer, lottery, and non-gambling events.

The appointment signals Black Cow’s continued investment in experienced leadership to support its evolution in the igaming market.

Max Francis, Founder and CEO of Black Cow, said: “Ernie is one of the most experienced and respected product specialists in the industry, and I can’t think of a better person to fill the CPO role at Black Cow.

“The industry is in the very early days of multiplayer, but with our powerful Multiplayer RGS and Ernie on board, we can continue to push technological boundaries and help our partners unlock the full potential the vertical has to offer.”

Ernie Lafky, Chief Product Officer at Black Cow, said: “Joining Black Cow as CPO is a dream come true. This role brings together everything I’ve learned in iGaming and social casino over two decades.

“Since I started in this industry, I have wanted to create online multiplayer slot games. And now Black Cow and its talented engineering team have invited me to bring this new vertical to market.

“Multiplayer games will bring a new level of engagement and entertainment to our players, and Black Cow provides the technology needed to deliver this at scale.”

Tony Plaskow, Commercial Director at Black Cow, added: “I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome Ernie to the Black Cow team as we look to establish ourselves as a leader in the multiplayer space.

“Our Multiplayer RGS is unrivalled in its flexibility, capability and power, and we look forward to supporting operators and suppliers as they further explore the vertical.”