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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

Aristocrat acquires Gaming Analytics

Deal brings AI-driven optimization, expanded platform tools and a 30-person global team into Aristocrat.

3 min read • Feb 11 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Conferences & Exhibitions

One Month to Go Until Regulating the Game 2026 Sydney, as Sector Leaders Prepare to Convene

With one month remaining until Regulating the Game 2026 Sydney, final preparations are underway for the sector’s leading forum on gambling regulation, compliance, integrity and safer gambling, to be held 9–11 March 2026 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

5 min read • Feb 9 • By Mariya Savova

Casino Marketing + 1 more

Elantil steps into a new era of Live Casino with Animo integration

Pioneering platform solutions provider teams up with boutique Live Casino supplier to introduce customers to real-time games with a pop culture twist.

3 min read • Feb 9 • By Rory Calland

Land Based Appointments + 1 more

Aristocrat appoints new Technology and EMEA Commercial Chiefs to support expansion

Bob Serr named CTO and Dafne Guisard to lead commercial operations.

3 min read • Feb 6 • By Keih Ma

Financial Casino + 2 more

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

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

Australia: Meta criticised after influencer promotes illegal crypto gambling to followers

Regulator had warned that promotions could attract penalties of up to AU$2.4m (US$1.6m).

3 min read • Feb 4 • By Keih Ma

Financial Horseracing + 3 more

BetMakers announces finalisation of its LVDC acquisition

This deal formally closed on 1 February and sees BetMakers assume 100% ownership.

3 min read • Feb 3 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

ACMA issues warnings to offshore gambling operators

ACMA has issued formal warnings to offshore gambling companies for providing unlicensed services to Australian customers in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.

3 min read • Feb 2 • By Jack Found

Financial Casino + 2 more

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