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Ainsworth comments on historical investigations into CEO Harald Neumann Summary Ainsworth Game Technology has issued a statement acknowledging media reports regarding investigations by the Austrian Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (WKStA) initiated in 2019. The investigations involved over 100 individuals including CEO Harald Neumann and Novomatic AG. Ainsworth learned about these investigations in August 2019 […]

New EU deal protects Gibraltar’s gambling industry, says trade minister Summary Nigel Feetham, Gibraltar’s trade minister, has announced that a new agreement between the UK and the EU will safeguard the gambling industry in Gibraltar. Without the deal addressing the Gibraltar-Spain border checks, tax revenue and jobs in the sector were under threat. Source: EGR […]

Westgate Casino Marks Elvis Presley’s 90th Birthday With Revamped 1,226sqm Las Vegas Villa Summary The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino has just relaunched the iconic Imperial Sky Villa, a tribute to Elvis Presley, coinciding with what would have been the music legend’s 90th birthday. The villa, designed with homage to Elvis’s legacy, significantly spans […]

Germany Interstate Treaty update could solve deposit limit and IP blocking struggles Summary The updated Germany Interstate Treaty aims to resolve issues regarding deposit limits and IP blocking within the online gambling sector. Recent discussions indicate that the GGL is looking to amend current regulations, addressing affordability confusion and enhancing competitive balance against black market […]

Bally’s New York casino rezoning clears state legislature Summary Bally’s casino proposal in the Bronx has taken a significant step forward as both the New York state senate and assembly have passed essential rezoning legislation. With these votes, Bally’s is now close to submitting a bid for one of the three available downstate casino licenses. […]

NSW Premier says no intention to allow poker machines at Crown Sydney Summary NSW Premier Chris Minns has made it clear that slot machines will not be allowed at Crown Sydney, regardless of ongoing discussions that suggested a potential exemption might be feasible. The state’s monopoly on poker machines, with a current agreement favouring The […]

Bloomberry Resorts appoints Gregory Hawkins as new President and COO Summary Bloomberry Resorts has officially appointed Gregory Francis Hawkins as its new President and COO, effective June 11, 2025. Hawkins had been serving as the acting COO since February, bringing a wealth of experience from previous roles at prominent gaming institutions like Star Entertainment and […]

Ainsworth comments on historical investigations into CEO Harald Neumann Summary Ainsworth Game Technology has responded to recent media reports regarding ongoing investigations by the Austrian Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (WKStA). These investigations involve over 100 individuals, including CEO Harald Neumann and Novomatic AG, Ainsworth’s controlling shareholder. Initially aware of the investigations since August 2019, […]

Westgate Casino Marks Elvis Presley’s 90th Birthday With Revamped 1,226sqm Las Vegas Villa Summary The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino has unveiled a refurbished Imperial Sky Villa, just in time for what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday year. This lavish space celebrates the life and legacy of the King of Rock and […]

Bally’s New York Casino Rezoning Clears State Legislature Summary Bally’s Corp has successfully pushed through necessary rezoning legislation for its Bronx casino proposal, gaining key votes from the New York state senate and assembly. This crucial step allows them to vie for one of the downstate casino licences, with a bid submission deadline looming. Key […]