Fincore, the engineering-led technology partner behind leading gaming, iLottery, and sports betting platforms, has unveiled Break Clean, an industry-wide initiative aimed at raising the standard for system architecture, integration quality, and platform reliability.
Accompanying the initiative, Fincore has released the Break Clean Manifesto, which examines the sector’s increasing reliance on aging technology and the escalating cost of maintaining it. According to the Manifesto, 38% of technology budgets are consumed by legacy maintenance, leaving operators “spending more to stand still than to move forward.”
The manifesto stresses that technical debt is rarely due to a lack of skill, but emerges naturally from tight deadlines, inherited architectures, shifting requirements, and the pressures of live operations. Break Clean provides a framework for commercial teams, engineers, and operators to modernize their systems without disruption. 
Mateja Popovic, CEO of Fincore, commented:
“Too many operators are held back by messy stacks and fragile integrations that slow them down. Technical debt compounds naturally in fast-moving environments, but Break Clean gives teams the clarity and confidence to start fresh—without disruption or blame. Operators deserve clarity, not codewashing; confidence, not compromise.”
The manifesto highlights that outdated platforms remain in use for core processes like onboarding, payments, and compliance, with three-quarters of operators citing legacy systems as a major cause of downtime and poor player experience. Global technical debt now exceeds $1.5 trillion, increasing pressure on regulated operators to modernize without compromising live operations.
Break Clean promotes clean, modular, and auditable architectures that reduce integration risk, accelerate delivery, and rebuild trust in core systems. Fincore’s track record includes powering over 20 national and state lotteries and more than 30 commercial gaming brands across 25+ regulated jurisdictions, with all contracts delivered successfully.
