Ainsworth Game Technology appointed Novomatic supervisory board chair Birgit Wimmer as a non-executive director, subject to regulatory approvals. The company said the appointment is to take effect immediately, but does not regard Wimmer as independent and will apply conflict-of-interest protocols.
The appointment adds a director whose Novomatic role and shareholding require conflict-of-interest safeguards at Ainsworth.
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Ombretta Di Monte, Novomatic Italia’s AWP sales manager, discussed proposed 2027 budget provisions for gaming machines at SiGMA Central Europe in Rome. She said the measures could prompt significant industrial decisions and highlighted the proposed 1 January start date, which she said would leave businesses little time to prepare.
Novomatic Italia sales manager for AWP Ombretta Di Monte discussed proposed 2027 budget measures at SiGMA Roma on 3 November 2026. She said the provisions could prompt significant industrial decisions, with their planned 1 January start leaving businesses little time to prepare; she called for review of their wording and application.
Novomatic Colombia took part in GAT Bogotá 2026 on 15 October, meeting customers, operators and partners at Stand A15. The company showed linked progressive solutions, multi-game content and cabinets selected for the local market. Manuel Del Sol, chief executive of Novomatic Colombia, said the event let the company hear customer needs and discuss tailored solutions.
Quigioco received the Best Omnichannel Operator award at the EGR Italy Awards 2026. The jury cited integration across its 136 points of sale, PVR recharge points and the Quigioco.it platform, with results presented for August 2025 to July 2026.
Greentube, NOVOMATIC's digital gaming division, launched the Halloween-themed slot Piggy Prizes: Ghost of Gambini, the company said. The game adds a second Gambini character and a Super Lock & Spin feature in which each golden frame awards a jackpot.