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AGS Appoints Industry Veteran and Lead Independent Director Adam Chibib as Chairman of the Board
PlayAGS, Inc., a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products and services to the global gaming industry, today announced the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Mr. Adam Chibib, current Board member and Lead Independent Director, as Chairman of the Board. Effective January 27, 2023, Mr. Chibib succeeds Mr. David Sambur, who recently stepped down from the Board after serving as Chairman for the past five years and as a member of the Board since 2013.
“On behalf of my fellow Board members, I would like to thank David Sambur for his guidance and insights as Chairman of the Board and for his nine years of leadership at AGS,” said AGS President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member, David Lopez.
Mr. Lopez added, “We are excited to welcome Adam as our new Board Chairman. He is an incredibly well-respected leader within the gaming industry, and his depth of experience has been invaluable to AGS throughout his years of service. Adam’s guidance and leadership from day one of the Company’s initial public offering has played a critical role in shaping who we are as a Company today. I look forward to continue working with him in his new role.”
In addressing his recent appointment, Mr. Chibib commented, “I am extremely honored to serve as AGS’ Chairman of the Board. Over the past five years, I have gained a great deal of respect for my fellow Board members and the Company’s executive leadership team. I look forward to leveraging my previous experience in gaming and other industries to help guide AGS to the next level.”
Mr. Chibib has served as a member of the AGS Board since January 2018. His thirty-plus-year career has included executive roles at numerous successful companies ranging from early-stage start-ups to billion-dollar public companies and has spanned numerous industries including telecom software, security hardware, consumer financial services, and gaming. Mr. Chibib is currently the CFO of Self Financial, a consumer financial company based in Austin, Texas. Prior to Self Financial, Mr. Chibib was a general partner at Silverton Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm, and, prior to that, served as President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Multimedia Games Holding Company, Inc. (“MGAM”), which was acquired by Global Cash Access, Inc. (now known as Everi Holdings, Inc. “EVRI”). In addition to holding several board seats outside of AGS, Mr. Chibib is the Treasurer for the Austin Film Society and serves on the Nominating Committee for the Eanes Education Foundation.
NetGaming, a fast-growing online casino content supplier, is proud to announce its launch in Ontario with Rush Street Interactive, Inc., a leading online casino and sports betting company in the United States, Canada and Latin America. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for NetGaming as it continues to expand its footprint across regulated North American markets.
As part of the launch, Ontario players on BetRivers can now enjoy a diverse portfolio of NetGaming titles, known for their high-quality graphics, immersive gameplay, and unique themes. Standout games such as Zeus’s Thunderbolt, Bison Gold, and Fireball Inferno are among the first to go live, with additional titles set to follow soon.
This partnership is just the beginning. NetGaming plans to extend its collaboration with Rush Street Interactive into Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Mexico over the coming months.
Pallavi Deshmukh, CEO of NetGaming, commented: âWe are thrilled to go live with Rush Street Interactive, a powerhouse operator with a strong presence and loyal player base. This launch marks a significant milestone in our
North American expansion strategy and underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences tailored to local player preferences across the region.â
Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive, commented: âWe are pleased to partner with NetGaming to bring innovative, premium games to our players in Ontario. This collaboration aligns with our strategy to offer world-class
entertainment through engaging, action-packed online casino games. We look forward to expanding this partnership into additional regulated markets in the months ahead.â
This strategic partnership highlights both companies’ dedication to providing high- quality, innovative, and responsible entertainment to players in regulated markets.
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, as its new Board Chair for SIGAâs Board of Directors.
SIGA is a non-profit First Nation gaming operator for seven land-based casinos and the online gaming platform PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan.
Chief Cook-Searson first joined SIGAâs Board of Directors in 2018 and has been a regular SIGA Board member as well as a member of SIGAâs Audit & Finance Committee.
She is serving in her 20th year as Chief of Lac La Ronge Indian Band and has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a graduate diploma in management from Athabasca University. She also holds honorary degrees from the University of Regina, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Chief Cook-Searson replaces outgoing Board Chair former Chief of Muskowekwan First Nation Reginald Bellerose, who has held the Board Chair position since February 4, 2015.
SCCG Management has announced a strategic partnership with Applift, the worldâs top performance App Store Optimization (ASO) agency. This partnership will introduce Appliftâs proprietary ASO technology and advanced growth strategies to gaming companies worldwide, leveraging SCCGâs unmatched distribution capabilities and expansive gaming ecosystem of 120+ client partners.
Applift has earned a reputation as the gold standard in app growth by delivering data-driven ASO strategies powered by proprietary AI tools and the most comprehensive keyword intelligence system in the industry. Their work drives top keyword rankings, scalable user acquisition, and real business impact â increasing FTDs, improving retention, and maximizing LTV for some of the worldâs most successful gaming, finance, utility, and AI apps.
Through this partnership, SCCG will activate its global network â with offices in every major gaming market across North America, LATAM, Europe, Africa, and Asia â to bring Appliftâs breakthrough ASO technology to gambling companies seeking to scale user acquisition, boost visibility, and outperform the competition in app stores.
âAt SCCG, we identify and scale the technologies that shape the future of gambling,â said Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management.
âAppliftâs ASO platform is a game-changer. Our partnership gives gaming companies a proven solution to turn mobile visibility into performance at scale â and our global presence ensures the right operators and platforms benefit from this innovation.â
âAt Applift, weâve helped top gaming apps dominate the app stores, turning visibility into performance and installs into high-value users â all through our unmatched ASO technology and data-driven approach. Partnering with SCCG is a natural step forward. Their strategic footprint in the gaming world perfectly complements our ability to scale app growth at the highest level. Together, weâre not just optimizing â weâre redefining how gaming brands win in the app stores. I couldnât be more confident in what weâll achieve,â said Bar Nakash, CEO of Applift.
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