Midnite appoints Sam Talbot as VP of Product

Midnite has appointed Sam Talbot as its new VP of Product, effective immediately. 

With over ten years of product management roles in the gambling industry, Talbot is well-positioned to support Midnite as it accelerates its expansion into new global markets and product-led strategy.

Talbot has previously worked as Head of Product and Marketing Technology at Sky Betting & Gaming, spending just over six years with the company before leaving in 2019. 

He then joined The Stars Group in the same position, before moving on to Goat Interactive and later LiveScore Group as Chief Product Officer. 

Talbot also founded The iGaming Collective in 2022, which he is still engaged with.

Nick Wright, Midnite Co-Founder, said: “Midnite is product obsessed, so bringing Sam on board as VP of Product felt like a completely natural fit. He shares our DNA when it comes to building for players first, and he brings the leadership and experience we need as we scale.

“Our vision is to become a tier-1, market-leading, product-led operator, and that means continuing to raise the bar for what the betting and gaming experience should feel like. Sam will play a central role in shaping that future. With the backing we’ve secured and the team we’re building, there’s a huge amount to come from Midnite this year.”

Midnite recently completed its $35m Series C funding round led by The Raine Group, which took its total funding beyond $75m, which the operator plans to use to scale its international expansion. 

On his appointment, Talbot added: “Midnite’s commitment to in-house technology and genuine product innovation really stood out to me. This is a team that cares deeply about the player experience and moves quickly to deliver it. I’m excited to be joining at such an important stage of growth and to help build products that set new standards in the industry.”

In early January, SIS launched its 24/7 racing and esports betting content with Midnite.