Ainsworth Game Technology

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Ainsworth expects stronger H1 performance following US tariff refund

Gaming supplier raises its earnings outlook after recovering nearly all tariffs previously paid under a US import duty regime.

1 min read • Jul 3 • By Keih Ma

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Ainsworth reshuffles board as Chairman and Secretary step down

Ainsworth Game Technology has announced changes to its board and executive leadership team following the resignations of its Chairman and Company Secretary.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Jack Found

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Ainsworth expects sharp profit decline in H1

Revenue forecast to fall 24% as company restructures sales strategy and maintains R&D investment.

3 min read • May 22 • By Keih Ma

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47th Annual Gaming Conference: The future of AI, innovation and crypto

On May 19, multiple gaming executives joined together to discuss challenges related to tariffs, digital assets being used as payments and where AI can be implemented across operations.

7 min read • May 19 • By Kirk Geller

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Ainsworth appoints Ryan Comstock as CEO following acting tenure

Board confirms leadership transition as takeover activity reshapes share register.

1 min read • May 11 • By Keih Ma

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Ainsworth confirms close of Kjerulf Ainsworth’s proportional takeover bid

Voting power remains at 8.24% following expiry of 5.5% off-market offer.

1 min read • May 5 • By Keih Ma

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Matt Smith appointed as new VP of Marketing & Product Strategy for Ainsworth

Smith joins Ainsworth after spending eight years with IGT, where he most recently served as Director of Premium Product Management and helped to launch various gaming titles.

1 min read • Apr 23 • By Kirk Geller

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Ainsworth bidder outlines governance and dividend plans

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth said he will back one Novomatic-backed AGM resolution, oppose another and seek a separate vote on dividend policy at Ainsworth Game Technology.

2 min read • Apr 15 • By Shaan Khan

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Kjerulf Ainsworth secures board backing for AU$1.30 Ainsworth bid

Independent committee recommends shareholders accept proportional offer.

1 min read • Apr 10 • By Keih Ma

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Ainsworth launches supplementary statement for 5.5% AGI takeover bid

Off-market offer at AU$1.30 (US$0.89) per share now open until 27 April 2026.

1 min read • Mar 31 • By Keih Ma

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Ainsworth appoints Birgit Wimmer as Non-Executive Director

Novomatic Supervisory Board Chair joins AGT board, subject to regulatory approvals.

1 min read • Mar 26 • By Keih Ma

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Kjerulf Ainsworth announces premium takeover bid for AGI shares

Offer price of AU$1.30 per share represents a premium to recent trading levels.

1 min read • Mar 11 • By Keih Ma

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Former Ainsworth CEO faces Austrian bribery charges tied to Novomatic investigation

Charges also name Novomatic founder Johann Graf and include an application for a corporate fine under Austria’s Association Liability Act.

2 min read • Mar 2 • By Shaan Khan

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Ainsworth Chairman cites tariffs as 2025 revenue rises 10%

The supplier recorded a $43.1m non-cash goodwill impairment tied to its North American cash generating unit. It also expanded its Western Alliance Bancorporation loan facility to US$75m in June 2025.

2 min read • Mar 2 • By Shaan Khan

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Novomatic secures 66.84% stake in Ainsworth, despite failed takeover

Novomatic now holds 66.84% of Ainsworth Game Technology following the closure of its off-market takeover offer on 6 February 2026.

1 min read • Feb 12 • By Jack Found

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Ainsworth terminates transaction deed with Novomatic after takeover offer lapses

Minority shareholders block privatisation attempt as Austrian group fails to reach 75% threshold.

2 min read • Feb 11 • By Keih Ma

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Ainsworth flags AU$43.1m impairment after North American shortfall

One-off charges set to weigh on FY25 results, with underlying PBT now expected at AU$21m (US$13.8m).

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Keih Ma

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Novomatic extends takeover offer period for Ainsworth

The extension provides Ainsworth shareholders additional time to consider Novomatic’s off-market takeover bid, with the offer now set to close in early February.

3 min read • Feb 2 • By Shaan Khan

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Kjerulf Ainsworth extends takeover offer period to 30 January 2026

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has extended the offer period for his takeover bid targeting Ainsworth Game Technology, giving shareholders until 30 January 2026 to accept the proposal.

3 min read • Jan 22 • By Jack Found

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Novomatic increases stake in Ainsworth as takeover consolidation progresses

The group has lifted its voting power in Ainsworth as its off-market takeover continues to be processed.

3 min read • Dec 10 • By Keih Ma

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Ainsworth forecasts AU$21.5m underlying profits despite VLT challenges

Lower Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) unit sales, installations and daily yield are all named as reasons for a potential drop in the second half of the year.

2 min read • Dec 8 • By Megan Elswyth

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Randi Ingram joins Ainsworth as SVP of Sales and Service for North America

Ingram most recently served as Senior Director of Sales and Strategic Accounts for IGT, where she led key relationships and drove 'significant' growth across major customers and markets.

3 min read • Dec 4 • By Kirk Geller

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Novomatic extends Ainsworth takeover offer to December 2025

The extended offer period gives shareholders additional time to consider the bid as Novomatic seeks to further expand its international gaming portfolio.

3 min read • Nov 4 • By Shaan Khan

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Kjerulf Ainsworth launches AU$1.30 per share bid to increase stake in Ainsworth

The offer for an additional 2.9% stake in the company gives shareholders an alternative to Novomatic's existing takeover bid.

3 min read • Oct 23 • By Shaan Khan

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Harald Neumann steps down as Ainsworth CEO

His resignation comes after multiple investigations by foreign authorities, as well as the Nevada Gaming Control Board recommendation that his license be withdrawn.

3 min read • Oct 15 • By Megan Elswyth

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Ainsworth initiates review of CEO Harald Neumann's role

Executive position under internal evaluation following Nevada licensing developments.

3 min read • Oct 14 • By Claire McKernan

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Novomatic increases stake in Ainsworth to nearly 60%

It has acquired additional shares on the open market and will keep its unconditional AU$1.00 per share takeover offer in play.

3 min read • Oct 3 • By Milagros del Priore

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Product review: Ainsworth – Train Heist

Global Gaming Insider looks at a new addition to the tracks…

2 min read • Aug 4 • By Kirk Geller

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Matt Smith: How Ainsworth can become the 'easy-to-work-with' gaming supplier

Global Gaming Insider’s Kirk Geller speaks with Ainsworth’s new VP of Marketing & Product Strategy, Matt Smith, exploring plans to extend the supplier’s presence in North America.

3 min read • Jul 9 • By Kirk Geller

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Product review: Ainsworth's Fa Cai Fire

Ainsworth brings the “fire” with a new product aimed at American casino floors.

2 min read • May 22 • By Kirk Geller

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Ainsworth CEO exclusive: Whoever our owner, our job doesn’t change

Ainsworth Acting CEO Ryan Comstock speaks with Global Gaming Insider’s Kirk Geller on how his early stages of leadership have fared, as well as his vision for the supplier’s growth path in 2026.

8 min read • Apr 24 • By Kirk Geller

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Product review: Ainsworth's San Fa Fortune

San Fa Fortune also makes its debut on Ainsworth’s new Raptor 32 cabinet, pairing innovative gameplay with cutting-edge hardware.

5 min read • Feb 2 • By Kirk Geller