Ainsworth Game Technology’s Plan to Go Private

It’s been a tough year for ASX-listed gaming stocks, except for Aristocrat Leisure, due to strict regulators and hesitant investors. Ainsworth Game Technology, a smaller player in the poker machine market, has been trading at a much lower value compared to its larger competitor. Now, the company is looking to change that. Ainsworth Game Technology is in talks with Macquarie advisors to explore the possibility of going private. This move comes as the company seeks to improve its position in the market. In other news, KKR is on the lookout for new infrastructure assets, while Mercury Capital is closing in on a deal with Findex. Bapcor has made the tough decision to cut jobs, and Pinnacle-backed wealth platform OpenInvest is seeking a buyer before Christmas.