Category: News

Ainsworth comments on historical investigations into CEO Harald Neumann Summary Ainsworth Game Technology has responded to recent media articles referencing investigations launched in 2019 by the Austrian Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (WKStA). These investigations concern over 100 individuals, including Ainsworth’s CEO Harald Neumann and Novomatic AG, the company’s controlling shareholder. Ainsworth was first made […]

New EU deal protects Gibraltar’s gambling industry, says trade minister Summary Nigel Feetham, Gibraltar’s trade minister, has announced that a recent agreement between the UK and EU has secured the future of Gibraltar’s gambling industry. The deal specifically addresses concerns that unresolved border checks between Gibraltar and Spain could threaten tax revenue and local employment. […]

Westgate Casino Marks Elvis Presley’s 90th Birthday With Revamped 1,226sqm Las Vegas Villa Summary The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino has relaunched the Imperial Sky Villa, celebrating what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday. The revamped villa pays homage to Elvis’s legacy, featuring design elements that reflect his time at the hotel, originally […]

NSW Premier says no intention to allow poker machines at Crown Sydney Summary NSW Premier Chris Minns has firmly stated that there will be no introduction of poker machines at Crown Sydney. Despite Crown’s attempts to lobby for an exception to existing agreements that grant The Star Sydney exclusive rights to operate poker machines in […]

Bally’s New York casino rezoning clears state legislature Summary Bally’s New York Casino has made significant progress as the state legislature passed essential rezoning legislation for a proposal in the Bronx. The company aims to secure one of the three downstate casino licences and is now just awaiting the governor’s signature to submit its bid […]

Ainsworth comments on historical investigations into CEO Harald Neumann Summary Ainsworth Game Technology has acknowledged recent media coverage regarding investigations initiated in 2019 by the Austrian Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (WKStA) into over 100 individuals, including their CEO Harald Neumann. The company has kept gaming regulators informed throughout the process and stated that the […]

New EU deal protects Gibraltar’s gambling industry, says trade minister Summary Nigel Feetham has announced that a new EU deal will safeguard Gibraltar’s gambling sector, averting potential risks related to tax revenue and employment, which could have occurred without an agreement on border checks between the UK and Spain. Source: Article URL Key Points The […]

Germany Interstate Treaty update could solve deposit limit and IP blocking struggles Summary The proposed update to Germany’s Interstate Treaty on Gambling aims to resolve ongoing issues regarding deposit limits and the IP blocking of illegal operators. During a recent webinar, industry representatives, including DOCV Vice President Simon Priglinger-Simader, discussed the need for clarity and […]

Bally’s New York Casino Rezoning Clears State Legislature Summary Bally’s aims for a Bronx casino has received a significant boost as the New York state legislature passed necessary rezoning legislation. The senate and assembly approved the bills with overwhelming votes, paving the way for Bally’s to submit its bid for a downstate casino license. The […]

Bloomberry Resorts appoints Gregory Hawkins as new President and COO Summary The Board of Directors of Bloomberry Resorts announced the appointment of Gregory Francis Hawkins as their new President and Chief Operating Officer effective June 11, 2025. Hawkins has been with the company as acting COO since February 2025 and has extensive experience in the […]