Novomatic was biggest single exhibitor at this year's IGE exhibition, held in London on January 26-28, and the company suggested that the event had a more international feel.

"Once again, IGE was Novomatic’s most important show of the year and it did not disappoint," said Jens Halle, managing director. "Visitor numbers may perhaps have decreased to some degree but the internationalisation of the show was clearly increased; leading to significant interest and actual business from key markets such as Asia and South America, plus a very impressive delegation of key industry figures from South Africa.

"Novomatic made, as always, a significant investment in IGE and we can judge that investment to have been worthwhile. I would like to say a big thank you to all the visitors that came to see us in London. It was, as always, a pleasure to meet with you and we sincerely hope that the product concepts that we displayed have helped you to move forward with confidence as our industry regains its strength and dynamism after the recent difficult times."