Harald Neumann has resigned as Ainsworth Game Technology’s chief executive with immediate effect, the company said. Nevada’s Gaming Control Board recommended that he withdraw his application to renew his gaming licence; Ryan Comstock will serve as acting CEO while Ainsworth reviews its governance and compliance procedures.
The leadership change follows a Nevada regulator’s challenge to Neumann’s suitability to hold a gaming licence.
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