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Fincore launches “break clean” and releases industry manifesto calling for higher engineering standards in gaming, iLottery & sports betting

Fincore, the engineering-led technology partner behind leading gaming, iLottery and sports betting platforms, has launched Break Clean, a public call for higher standards in system architecture, integration quality and long-term platform reliability across the sector.

To support the initiative, Fincore has released the Break Clean Manifesto, which examines the industry’s growing dependence on ageing technology and the rising operational cost of maintaining it. According to the Manifesto, 38% of technology budgets in the gaming sector are now tied up in legacy maintenance, leaving many operators “spending more to stand still than to move forward.”

The manifesto acknowledges that technical debt is rarely caused by lack of effort or skill. It’s a natural outcome of real-world pressures: deadlines, inherited architectures, shifting requirements, and the demands of live operations. Break Clean gives commercial teams, engineers and operators a way to reset without losing momentum.

Mateja Popovic, CEO of Fincore, said the industry must confront the true impact of technical debt. “Too many operators are held back by messy stacks and fragile integrations that slow them down. What concerns me most is the amount of budget being spent simply to keep systems on life support instead of moving the business forward.  Technical debt happens naturally in fast-moving environments, it’s not a failure of the people doing the work. But it does compound. Break Clean is about giving teams the clarity and confidence to start fresh, without disruption or blame.”

“Break Clean is our call for a higher standard. If this industry wants real progress, the backbone systems must be engineered clean, transparent, and reliable from day one. Operators deserve clarity, not codewashing; confidence, not compromise.”

The Manifesto highlights that many operators still rely on outdated platforms for essential processes such as onboarding, payments and compliance, with three-quarters citing legacy infrastructure as a leading cause of downtime and poor player experience. It also notes that global technical debt now exceeds $1.5 trillion, placing regulated sectors under growing pressure to modernise without disrupting live operations.

Break Clean positions meaningful progress as a shift toward clean, modular and auditable architectures that reduce integration risk, accelerate delivery and rebuild trust in core systems. It frames modernisation not as a disruptive overhaul, but as a disciplined move away from brittle, patch-driven designs.

Fincore supports this stance through its long-standing delivery record, powering more than 20 national and state lotteries and over 30 commercial gaming brands across 25+ regulated jurisdictions with all contracts delivered successfully.

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Dominic Le Garsmeur, Chief Product Officer at Fincore, says product roadmaps often stall, but they don’t need to. Not if operators and suppliers design for adaptability and build on the right foundations.

Why do product roadmaps usually stall?

Product roadmaps are full of ambition – and rightly so. They capture bold ideas and big strategic bets; they’re the blueprint for the future of the business. But even the best plans can stall before they deliver real impact.

There are plenty of reasons. From shifting regulations to legacy tech, overloaded teams, or unclear ownership. The most damaging is outdated technology. Technical debt eats up development capacity, forcing teams to spend their time firefighting stability instead of building the next feature.

Fragmented ownership is another killer. When product, tech, compliance and ops aren’t aligned, there’s no shared direction.  Work keeps moving, but what ships isn’t aligned to real needs—busy output rather than product that drives results.

What impact does regulation have on product roadmaps?

Regulation can force teams to switch focus, diverting resources from innovation to compliance. When every sprint turns into a regulatory emergency, progress halts.

That said, regulation doesn’t have to kill innovation. If an organisation designs for adaptability — with modular systems and clean architecture — it can absorb regulatory change without derailing strategic goals.

If a product roadmap stalls, what should operators and suppliers do?

Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Create forward motion now. At Fincore, we see four core tactics that make the difference:

1. Start with outcomes. Work backwards from the results you need, then design the tech strategy and architecture to deliver them.
2. Modernise surgically. Target the real bottlenecks — technical or procedural — and fix what unlocks the most progress first. Our modular IP components can be integrated quickly to deliver visible gains.
3. Automate with intent. Introduce automation where it frees up people and accelerates throughput.
4. Partner for momentum. Choose a partner that embeds with your teams. Not as a consultant, but as part of your delivery engine. That’s how we operate at Fincore: hands-on, aligned, and built to move things forward without disruption.

How can organisations prevent their product roadmaps from stalling in the first place?

Prevention starts with intent. Build your roadmap around adaptability, not just speed.

That means aligning tech strategy with business goals and reviewing that alignment often. Design systems for interoperability and flexibility, not minimum viable survival. Prioritise foundations such as clean data, seamless integrations and real-time monitoring. Deliver in tight loops to stay responsive and realistic.

When you do that, momentum accelerates. Teams move faster, releases land cleaner, and regulatory shifts stop being roadblocks. They just get handled.

What are the benefits of a product roadmap firing on all cylinders?

Momentum changes everything.

New features, channels and jurisdictions go live faster, without the drag of platform instability. Teams feel energised, focused, and proud of what they’re shipping. Regulatory changes stop being crises. Innovation becomes continuous.

And with that rhythm comes confidence across departments, across leadership, across the entire organisation. Everyone can see and feel progress.

How does Fincore help operators achieve this?

We don’t just unstick roadmaps. We build systems that keep them moving.

That starts with stabilising architecture and clearing technical debt. Then we go deeper: modernising code, streamlining processes, and aligning culture around delivery. Our modular software toolkit accelerates progress without risk. Clean integrations, real-time data, and automation that scales.

We embed alongside internal teams, taking ownership of outcomes and shipping value fast. The result? Sustainable momentum.

Unlocking a roadmap isn’t just about fixing delivery. It’s about reigniting progress and keeping it burning. Clean builds. Confident teams. Continuous flow. That’s progress done right.

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Fincore has unveiled a new brand identity and platform, Find It Within, marking a major evolution in how the company presents its technology and purpose to the iGaming sector.

The rebrand supports Fincore’s new commercial strategy to strengthen its position as a tech solutions provider for operators and B2B platform suppliers. The company helps partners modernise legacy tech, integrate systems, accelerate roadmaps, and drive AI and data automation. All delivered through clean, modular, and future-ready engineering.

“At our heart, we’ve always been a tech solutions company,” said Mateja Popovic, CEO of Fincore. “This brand evolution makes that focus visible. It captures the precision of how we engineer and the fire that drives us to deliver for our customers in gaming.”

Find It Within expresses Fincore’s belief that the best systems, and the best people, are powered by integrity.

It connects Fincore’s two key driving forces. Engineered Clean: systems built with clarity and discipline. And Built With Fire: creativity, pride, and a drive to move the industry forward.

“The purpose of this refresh isn’t just to communicate what we do, but to amplify who we are,” added John Chyriwsky, Head of Marketing. “Our team take great pride in clean engineering and are bursting with creative energy and a passion for getting things done.”

Developed with London-based agency Amigo Partnership, the new identity introduces The Core — a visual symbol of integrity and intent — and a sharper voice that reflects Fincore’s balance of precision and passion.

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