Leadership Transitions at Novig, Scientific Games, and Continent 8 Emphasize Regulatory and Operational Priorities

Recent executive changes across the gaming industry reflect deliberate steps to align leadership with regulatory demands and operational needs.

Novig Bolsters External Affairs and Compliance Team Following Market Launch

Novig appointed gaming industry veteran Adam Warrington as senior vice president of external affairs. Warrington will oversee communications and responsible trading operations. This appointment follows the company’s debut of its sports-focused prediction market platform in 47 states, excluding Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada. The platform launched less than 10 weeks after registration with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a designated contract market.

“Novig is taking a fundamentally different and consumer-first approach to building this category,” said Warrington. “The opportunity to help shape a company where responsibility is embedded into the business, and not layered on afterward, is incredibly compelling. I’m excited to join a team that is focused on earning trust, raising standards and building the future of sports prediction markets.”

Warrington joins after three years at Underdog as vice president of responsible gaming and a brief stint at FanDuel. Novig also hired Elie Mishory as chief regulatory and legal affairs officer. Mishory previously advised the Department of Government Efficiency and held the roles of chief regulatory officer and general counsel at Kalshi.

CEO Succession at Scientific Games and Continent 8 Technologies

Scientific Games announced that Pat McHugh will step down as CEO on Sept. 8 after more than 20 years with the company. McHugh will retire from the role but remain in an advisory capacity. Scientific Games Chairman David Nowak said, “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Pat for his leadership and his many contributions to Scientific Games over the past two decades. Throughout his career, Pat has helped strengthen the company, expand its global lottery business and build trusted relationships with customers around the world.”

The company has launched a nationwide search for a permanent successor and named Kevin Schneider as interim CEO. Schneider joined the board in 2022 and was elected vice chair earlier this year.

Continent 8 Technologies appointed Mike Small as CEO, prompting founder Michael Tobin to transition to chairman after nearly 30 years leading the company as CEO. “This transition has been thoughtfully planned, and I have complete confidence in Mike’s ability to lead the company into its next chapter. His experience in scaling global technology businesses and his deep understanding of our customers and strategy, makes him the ideal leader to build on the strong foundation we have created,” said Tobin.

Small had served in a strategic board advisory role with Continent 8 over the past year. He previously spent nearly five years as CEO of Americas for Sitel Group.

According to reporting by SBC Americas, the moves underscore a pattern of installing leaders with compliance and scaling expertise.

Reporting: SBC Americas

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