Black Cow Appoints Ernie Lafky as Chief Product Officer
Black Cow Technology has announced the appointment of industry veteran Ernie Lafky as its new Chief Product Officer. Lafky joins the company to oversee its transition into a gaming content developer, focusing on its advanced multiplayer RGS solution.
New Role for Veteran Industry Executive
Ernie Lafky will lead Black Cow’s efforts to expand its multiplayer gaming offerings. He brings more than 20 years of experience across online slots, social casino platforms, and digital gaming studios. Before joining Black Cow, he served as Senior Director of IGT PlayDigital Game Studios and held senior roles at GSN and PlayStudios.
Lafky started his career at WagerWorks, later acquired by IGT, where he produced the first online slot version of Wheel of Fortune. At GSN, he managed design teams, and at PlayStudios he worked hands‑on in the development of popular social casino products. In his most recent role at IGT PlayDigital, he oversaw global online slot development across four countries.
Lafky will drive Black Cow’s efforts to expand its multiplayer offerings. The company has introduced its Multiplayer RGS, a platform built to enable multiplayer interaction across any game format. This includes slots, table games, crash, plinko, lottery, bingo, team games, live dealer products, and even non‑gambling events.
Statement from Black Cow’s Leadership
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 still in the 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 this vertical has to offer.”
Lafky 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. Now Black Cow and its talented engineering team have invited me to bring this new vertical to market. Multiplayer games will introduce a new level of engagement and entertainment for players, and Black Cow provides the technology needed to deliver this at scale.”
Welcoming Lafky to the Team
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 unrivaled in its flexibility, capability, and power. We look forward to supporting operators and suppliers as they further explore this vertical.”