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AGS (NYSE: AGS) has announced two strategic appointments to strengthen its international operations. Arthur Rotziokos has been named Senior Director of Product Management for Asia-Pacific (APAC), while Richard Orozco takes on the role of Senior Director of Product Management - International.

Rotziokos, based in Sydney, brings over 30 years of gaming industry experience, previously serving as Vice President of R&D at Light & Wonder. Orozco, with extensive experience in international product management, joins from Ainsworth Game Technology where he was Vice President of Product Strategy.

Both executives will report to Rob Ziems, AGS' Chief Business and Legal Officer, who oversees international business. The appointments align with AGS' global expansion strategy, particularly focusing on growth opportunities in APAC, Latin America, and European markets.

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) has expanded its partnership with AGS (NYSE: AGS) to exclusively launch the Triple Coin Treasures® family of slot titles on Caesars' online casino platforms. The collaboration will begin with the online debut of Shamrock Fortunes® across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino.

The partnership includes plans for additional launches in 2025, featuring a classic Triple Coin Treasures title, a Caesars-branded version of an AGS game, and new titles that will launch simultaneously at physical Caesars locations and online platforms. This marks their second collaboration, following the successful launch of Rakin' Bacon Odyssey® in New Jersey.

The games will be available on Caesars' online platforms in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ontario, and West Virginia, integrated with the Caesars Rewards program for U.S. players.

AGS (NYSE: AGS) has appointed David Jacques as Vice President of Table Games Engineering, reporting to John Hemberger, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Table Products. Jacques will lead the Table Games Engineering team, focusing on design, product development, and new product introductions.

In his role, Jacques will oversee supplier technical support, risk management, and quality assurance initiatives within the Table Games Division. He brings significant industry experience, having previously served as Senior Director of Software Development at Light & Wonder for four years and as Chief Technology Officer at DEQ Systems for 12 years.

The appointment aligns with AGS's strategy to strengthen its position in the gaming industry, particularly in its table games portfolio development and innovative gaming solutions.

AGS (NYSE: AGS) is set to showcase its latest gaming innovations at the 2025 Indian Gaming Association (IGA) trade show in San Diego. The company will present its premium slot cabinets including the Spectra™ SL49+ Premium and SL75+, featuring new games like Lion Cash™ and the multi-play So Hot Super 4 series.

The Revel™ mechanical stepper cabinet continues its success, ranking #3 among mechanical reel cabinets, with its first four titles in the top 7 for new core mechanical games. New releases include Diamond Nudge™ and Straight Cash Triple Double Spin™.

In table games, AGS introduces Bonus Spin Xtreme™ Red Dragon for baccarat and a poker room version. The company maintains leadership in online gaming, ranking #1 new overall supplier for five consecutive months and #1 new slots supplier for eight months. AGS recently won the Top Performing New Online Slot Game award for 3x Ultra Diamond™ and has expanded into Brazil.

AGS (NYSE: AGS) has been awarded the prestigious 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces USA Award, ranking in the Top 100 companies within the 500-999 employee category. The gaming industry supplier placed in the Top 28% of companies in its size category, based on confidential employee feedback collected through third-party surveys.

CEO David Lopez highlighted the significance of this recognition, emphasizing the company's commitment to creating a culture where employees can thrive. The award adds to AGS's recent accolades, including Top Workplace recognition in 2024 for Oklahoma, Las Vegas, and Atlanta locations, along with the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For 2024 award nationally and in Atlanta.

AGS maintains its focus on employee engagement, professional development, competitive benefits, and work-life balance. The company specializes in providing Class II and Class III slot products, table games, real-money gaming platforms, and social casino solutions to the global gaming industry.

PlayAGS (NYSE: AGS), a global gaming supplier, announced the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act waiting period for its pending acquisition by Brightstar Capital Partners. The waiting period expired on December 9, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, marking a significant milestone in the previously announced acquisition deal valued at $12.50 per share in cash. This development satisfies a important condition for the transaction's completion, which is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to additional conditions and regulatory approvals.

AGS (NYSE: AGS) is set to showcase a diverse range of gaming products at G2E 2024 in Las Vegas, October 8-10. The company will debut three new Spectra Plus cabinets and an extensive library of slot content, including extensions of the popular Rakin' Bacon® franchise. AGS's Table division will introduce enhancements to its progressive platforms, including Bonus Spin™ Xtreme for Poker Rooms, and preview the MAX 8™ multi-deck shuffler.

AGSi, the company's interactive division, continues to strengthen its position in the North American market with high-performing slot games, bespoke content, and its first table game. The division has nearly doubled its content output compared to last year and successfully executed a cross-channel game launch campaign.

AGS's G2E showcase highlights its ability to provide products for various areas of the casino floor and cater to different player preferences, solidifying its position among the top four slot suppliers in North America.

AGS, a leading supplier of gaming products to casinos, has been recognized as one of the 2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation and Atlanta by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) for the eighth consecutive year. The company has also been named to the 2024 Top Workplaces lists in Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Oklahoma.

Additionally, AGS received the 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards across its U.S. locations for Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership, and Purpose & Values. These awards are based on employee feedback and highlight AGS' commitment to fostering a positive company culture.

AGS President and CEO David Lopez emphasized the importance of their people-first culture in driving the company's success. The company has also been recognized on U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Companies to Work For' list in the travel and leisure industry and has received the HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor since 2018.

PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE: AGS) is set to showcase its latest gaming innovations at the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) trade show on August 13-14, 2024. Key highlights include:

Bonus Spin™ Xtreme: A new progressive side bet system for poker rooms, featuring an embedded table display.

Premium slot games: The debut of 'Moo Cluck Oink™', a farm-themed game on the Spectra UR43 Premium™ cabinet.

Spectra™ core games: An extensive portfolio on Spectra UR43™ and UR49™ cabinets, including the top-performing 'Money Charge Ying Da™'.

Revel™: A three-reel mechanical stepper with new games like Triple Treasure™ and Liberty Diamond™.

AGS, with roots in Oklahoma's tribal gaming markets, continues to maintain strong ties to the community, operating its primary manufacturing hub in the state.