On a booth that is, quite literally, the size and space of a football pitch ICE visitors will discover the latest innovations of the Novomatic Group as presented by 18 international subsidiary companies and affiliates catering to the various segments of the gaming industry. Right at the front of the booth Novomatic UK (comprising Astra Games...

Ireland could be about to sort out its outdated laws relating to AWP machines. Irish Minister for Justice, Brian Lenihan, has stated that a report from the country’s Casino Regulation Committee will be presented to the Cabinet in the near future. The Cabinet is likely to ask a Parliamentary Select Committee to consider the report before deciding what type of regulations to introduce.

Two leading Spanish coin machine names are part of a four-company consortium, which has been granted the fourth casino licence in the Spanish region of Catalunya, Barcelona’s home state. GiGames, which is a major name in bingo games and AWPs, and MGA, which is involved in distribution and operation, are partners with two developers in the new venture.