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NOVOMATIC is Set to Shine with Sparkling Highlights at ICE 2025 in Barcelona
The stage is set for an extraordinary showcase as NOVOMATIC unveils its sparkling new stand design at ICE 2025 in Barcelona – exceptional and bigger than ever before. From January 20 to 22, visitors to the Fira Barcelona Gran Via can immerse themselves in a world of cutting-edge gaming technology, advanced hardware and innovative solutions that are designed to dazzle and delight.
With a glitteringly elegant stand, NOVOMATIC promises an X-perience like no other, featuring exciting new product launches alongside cherished fan favorites. The NOVOMATIC booth will be a hub of activity, brimming with groundbreaking solutions and surprises.
NOVOMATIC will present its full range of products and gaming solutions, such as land-based casino products, AWP gaming machines, casino and arcade management systems including biometric access and player tracking technologies, and secure cash handling devices, as well as sports betting products and online gaming solutions. This 360° portfolio fulfills the highest demands in terms of technology and quality. Additionally, NOVOMATIC subsidiaries and technology partners such as NOVOMATIC Spain, NOVOMATIC Gaming UK and NOVOMATIC Italia, LÖWEN ENTERTAINMENT, APEX as well as Ainsworth Gaming Technology will showcase their current product portfolios. As a special highlight this year, a separate area has also been set up for the guests from Latin America.
A brilliant showcase: sparkling hardware highlights
The spotlight is on the magnificent V.I.P. X cabinet series, which sets a new standard for premium gaming entertainment. Adding even more brilliance to the show, a highly anticipated new version of one of the DIAMOND X cabinets will be revealed, offering unprecedented performance and eye-catching features that will leave visitors awestruck. Monumental signs and top tier technology will ensure an audio- visual spectacle.
Innovative gaming software takes center stage
At this year’s ICE, NOVOMATIC will shine with a game portfolio that is tuned to perfection: A range of brand-new Linked Progressives will premiere, adding further innovative elements to the NOVOMATIC content portfolio. Recent player highlights such as Piggy Prizes – Wand of Riches will attract the attention of visitors with their extraordinary gameplay and exciting mathematics. Additionally, an exceptional multi-game mix will celebrate its debut, offering a customizable package solution that will cater to every operator’s needs.
With their own spectacular booth #2E40 in the iGaming area, Greentube – the digital gaming and entertainment division of NOVOMATIC – will showcase its latest iGaming offerings, perfectly complementing our land-based portfolio. Dive into an ever-expanding range of online content that includes classic NOVOMATIC hits and exclusive proprietary brands and developments. This is where innovation meets tradition in a truly thrilling way.
Finally, experience the game-changing NOVOVISION casino management solution built on the latest cutting-edge technologies, with a broad-based approach and constantly increasing diversification of the system functionalities, NOVOMATIC’s visionary casino management system provides a flexible solution that is made to fit any operator requirement for the modern casino and beyond. At the upcoming ICE show in Barcelona, the NOVOVISION team will present the latest developments specifically in two distinct set-ups: for club operations and for casino venues.
Game-changing solutions in ETG and sports betting
The future of sports betting is already here in the shape of the NOVOMATIC ActionBook Edge 1.43J, an upright kiosk designed for seamless betting experiences. Furthermore, the new NOVO UNITY PRO system will be on display: This ETG solution redefines casino gaming with unprecedented functionality and adaptability, ensuring that operators can meet the dynamic demands of the future. In particular, the Parallel Play and Simultaneous Betting options, as well as the integration of slot games are a real game changer for the casino experience – and visitors can discover this unique solution live at the ICE.
A spectacle of surprises and challenges
Visitors can expect more than just groundbreaking products. Exciting prizes, surprises and a unique sporting challenge also await you at ICE.
Looking forward to the brilliant premiere in Barcelona
Thomas Schmalzer, Vice President of Global Sales and Product Management at NOVOMATIC AG, said: “The ICE is the perfect stage for industry leaders to learn about NOVOMATIC’s diverse product range. We invite all attendees to visit one of the largest NOVOMATIC stands ever and discover how our all-encompassing solutions from elegant cabinets and spectacular signs to exciting games offering multiple feature combinations can fulfil their needs from a single source.”
Bernhard Teuchmann, Managing Director of the Product and Technology Division of NOVOMATIC Spain, said: “As this is the first time ICE is held in Barcelona, we expect a massive attendance of operators from all over the Spanish territory. NOVOMATIC Spain will have the opportunity to present the Group’s innovative potential to all of them, as well as a wide range of products.”
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Apple iSports
Apple iSports Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire LBC Enterprises Pty Ltd

Apple iSports, a gaming, entertainment, and technology services company, announced that it has signed a Definitive Agreement with LBC Enterprises Pty Ltd (LBC or Lucky Bet), an online gaming, wagering, and payment systems company.
The proposed acquisition underscores Apple iSports’ ability to execute strategic transactions pursuant to its stated business strategy. This transaction will underpin the Company’s ambitions and excellent relationships in the gaming and entertainment communities by securing highly accretive gaming and wagering revenue streams from business-to-business (B2B) and consumers (B2C). In doing so, this will position the Company to become a highly competitive player in the U.S. online gambling services ecosystem.
Ian Parke, CEO of LBC, said: “The proposed acquisition of our company by Apple iSports validates the global opportunity we see in regulated, tech-driven gaming. By combining LBC’s platform and operational expertise with AiS’s capital markets presence and distribution network, we are primed to accelerate our expansion into new markets and scale our white label program. This partnership represents a major step forward for Lucky Bet and the broader LBC ecosystem.”
Joe Martinez, CEO and Chairman of Apple iSports, said: “The Board of Directors is excited to continue rolling out our stated objectives with our proposed acquisition of LBC. Our service offerings to B2B and B2C will now be significantly enhanced in a rapidly growing sector. Combined with our exceptional team, this transaction catapults us into the US and international gaming markets.”
Board member and director Lyndon Hsu, who is based in Singapore, said: “This defining transaction will expand our reach into gaming, wagering, and payment services markets via B2B and B2C opportunities. AiS will also be able to accelerate its stated capital raising objectives and further anticipated business acquisitions. Apple iSports remains on track to become a NASDAQ mainboard-listed company.”
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InventHelp Inventor Develops New Accessory for Roulette Players

“I wanted to create an accessory that would make it easy to remember numbers that are hitting on a roulette wheel as well as your bets, so I invented the MY ROULETTE WHEEL. My design would take the guesswork out of selecting numbers for betting, and it could help improve your odds,” said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev.
The invention provides a new accessory for individuals who enjoy playing roulette. In doing so, it helps a gambler select a limited number of numbers. It also would allow the user to keep track of the numbers he had bet on. As a result, it increases entertainment, and it could improve an individual’s odds of winning. The invention features a compact and novel design that is easy to use so it is ideal for casino patrons and individuals who enjoy roulette. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers.
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PTSB Launches ln-app Voluntary Gambling Block to Support Customer Financial Wellbeing

PTSB has launched a digital voluntary block for customers who wish to stop card transactions involving gambling merchants. This is an important initiative in promoting financial wellbeing and supporting customers in managing gambling-related harm.
The new feature allows PTSB customers to block debit and credit card transactions that are classified as gambling instantly through their PTSB App.
If customers choose to remove the block, a 48-hour impulse delay period will apply before gambling transactions can resume.
Along with betting sites, the block also covers online casinos, poker sites and lottery websites.
An analysis of PTSB banking data from January to June 2025 shows:
• 91% of gambling spend was completed online.
• 80% of gambling spend was completed by men, versus 20% completed by women.
• The age group with the highest spend on gambling sites for both men and women is 40-49.
• 2% of those who gambled in June 2025 spent over €1000, which falls into the threshold of problem gambling, according to ESRI Research.
ESRI research found that there are 130,000 adults with problem gambling in Ireland. There is also growing evidence that gambling offers lure people to bet more, particularly those at risk of problem gambling.
As part of the Bank’s 2025-2027 Sustainability launched earlier this year, PTSB is committed to playing its part in supporting customers with their financial wellbeing and has a continued focus on improving the financial literacy of its customers through education, inclusion supports and the delivery of digital tools. This includes raising awareness of the risks associated with problem gambling and providing support for those affected.
PTSB also has a dedicated Enhanced Customer Support team within their Contact Centre should customers need to access this support via phone.
Patrick Farrell, PTSB’s Retail Banking Officer, said: “At PTSB, the safety and welfare of our customers is of the utmost importance, and we’re committed to ensuring our customers have the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions and plan for their future.
“Problem gambling is increasingly becoming a societal issue that warrants the closest attention, as it can have hugely damaging implications for individuals, their families and loved ones. We know from ESRI research that one in 30 adults in Ireland suffers from problem gambling, but worryingly a further 279,000 adults show moderate evidence of it. That’s why we have introduced this voluntary gambling block in-app so that it is accessible when our customers need it most.”
Oisín McConville of GamblingCare.ie said: “I am delighted that PTSB has introduced a Gambling Block feature to their app. Having this service available to customers digitally will make a huge difference as it is accessible to them on the go, which is particularly important given the prevalence and availability of online gambling.
“Initiatives like this from PTSB are crucial in supporting those who experience problem gambling and really complement the support services GamblingCare offers in managing gambling-related harm.”
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