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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

Tabcorp fined after illegal in-play bets accepted across 32 tennis matches

ACMA issues AU$158,400 (US$112,804) penalty and warns operator after third breach since 2021.

1 min read • Feb 12 • By Keih Ma

Conferences & Exhibitions Land Based + 5 more

Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026: The nominations window is open

The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific will return to Manila in 2026, bringing the region’s leading gaming operators and suppliers together once again during the SiGMA Asia Summit.

3 min read • Feb 11 • By Mariya Savova

Financial Land Based + 2 more

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

Land Based Casino + 2 more

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