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Aghanim and Adyen Partner to Power Direct-to-Consumer Payments for Mobile Games!

Aghanim, a mobile gaming fintech company founded by the former CEO and CTO of Xsolla, today announces a strategic partnership with Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, which will give the Aghanim direct-to-consumer enablement platform for mobile game developers and publishers access to high value payment processing capabilities all over the world.
Founded in June 2023 before soft launching in early 2024 with funding from Bessemer Venture Partners, Point72 Ventures, QED Investors and the A16Z GAMES SPEEDRUN, Aghanim is poised to transform the way mobile games are monetized and distributed. Its proprietary Game Hub Builder and LiveOps Builder technologies give game publishers the opportunity to engage their users on the web, empowering them to unlock new revenue streams. This approach to direct-to-consumer e-commerce adds immense value for players through exciting competitive, social and metagame features and rewards in addition to targeted offers, all within a single web-based game hub.
Constantin Andry, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Aghanim commented:
“Aghanim’s promise to mobile game studios is to enable only high-value, cost-effective payment systems to protect against cannibalization of distribution costs. Adyen enables us to succeed in this, facilitating gamers and game publishers to transact quickly, easily, and with peace of mind across a diverse range of payment methods and preferences.”
Adyen is the solution of choice for enterprise merchants globally, providing a robust payment platform with the highest level of stability and compliance. The combined expertise of Adyen and Aghanim will enable gamers worldwide to pay for their favorite mobile gaming content seamlessly and securely, while ensuring unbeatable compliance, quality, security and stability on a multinational scale.
“We’re excited to partner with Aghanim to power their payments and support their global expansion in the gaming industry,” said Davi Strazza, President of North America at Adyen. “With Adyen’s technology, Aghanim ensures that gamers worldwide can pay for their favorite content securely and effortlessly, while maintaining top-tier compliance and reliability across borders.”
Konstantin Golubitsky, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Aghanim added:
“Aghanim is dedicated to helping transform the mobile gaming industry with innovative direct-to-consumer solutions that add value to both publishers and players. A seamless, high-quality payment experience is a critical component on the way to this goal and we’re excited to partner with Adyen, a renowned leader in the payment space, to superpower the Aghanim platform.”
Aghanim offers game developers and publishers the opportunity to increase their net revenue by up to 200%, allowing them to invest additional capital into vital areas such as user acquisition. The company is rapidly expanding its reach and partnering with major mobile games companies to reshape the future of gaming.
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AGS Appoints Arthur Rotziokos and Richard Orozco to Lead International Growth Efforts

AGS (NYSE: AGS), a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products and services to the global gaming industry, today announced two key appointments that will significantly strengthen its international operations. Arthur Rotziokos has been appointed as the Senior Director of Product Management – Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Richard Orozco has assumed the role of Senior Director of Product Management – International. Both report to Rob Ziems, AGS’ Chief Business and Legal Officer, who oversees international business.
“With tremendous growth potential and plenty of greenfield in international markets, AGS is well-poised to seize new opportunities on the global stage. Both Arthur and Richard bring unparalleled expertise and a deep well of gaming industry experience that will be vital to AGS’ global expansion strategy. Their leadership will be instrumental as we accelerate our international reach and advance our product offerings in these key markets,” said Rob Ziems.
Arthur Rotziokos, based in Sydney, Australia, will lead AGS’ entry into the rapidly expanding APAC market. With over three decades of experience in the gaming industry, including his most recent role as Vice President of Research & Development at Light & Wonder, Rotziokos is well-positioned to drive AGS’ strategic expansion across the region. His career spans roles at leading companies such as Ainsworth Game Technology and IGT, where he developed strong industry relationships and pioneered game development initiatives that led to business growth in global markets.
Richard Orozco, an experienced leader in international product management, will oversee AGS’ global product strategies, focusing on regions such as Latin America and Europe. Orozco joins AGS with extensive experience in managing product portfolios across international markets, including his most recent role as Vice President of Product Strategy at Ainsworth Game Technology. In his new role, he will work to drive market performance, optimize product lifecycles, and strengthen AGS’ market share in key international territories.
With both Rotziokos and Orozco taking on pivotal roles, AGS is poised to build its brand and gain a foothold in key international markets, further enhancing its commitment to delivering cutting-edge gaming products and solutions to operators and players worldwide.
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HARRAH’S RESORT ATLANTIC CITY WELCOMES BACK THE WORLD SERIES OF POKER® FOR A WSOP CIRCUIT STOP THIS AUGUST

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ACR POKER LAUNCHES ‘MONEYMAKER MAY-HEM’, OFFERING PLAYERS A CHANCE TO JOIN CHRIS MONEYMAKER IN LAS VEGAS FOR $10K MAIN EVENT

As the Sunday Moneymaker tourney approaches its one-year anniversary this summer, ACR Poker is launching a month-long pre-celebration this May with the Moneymaker May-Hem. This promo gives players a chance to join the 2003 WSOP Main Event Champion and poker legend Chris Moneymaker for a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience during the Main Event of Vegas’ hottest summer series.
Throughout the month of May, every player who plays a $109 buy-in Sunday Moneymaker on ACR Poker and reaches a final table in any of the weekly events will earn a spot in a Final Sit & Go Showdown on Sunday, June 1st at 4pm ET.
The Final Sit & Go winner will receive a VIP package complete with a $10,000 buy-in to the Vegas Main Event, $5,000 cash for travel and other expenses, and the chance to meet Chris Moneymaker in Las Vegas. Second and third place finishers will receive $109 Sunday Moneymaker Tickets.
“The Sunday Moneymaker has become something really special, and it’s been incredible to watch it grow since we launched it last year,” said Moneymaker. “This May promo is a huge thank you to our community and every player who’s been part of this ride. I’m looking forward to welcoming the winner in Vegas, talking strategy, and hopefully celebrating a deep run in the Main Event together.”
The Sunday Moneymaker, which launched in July 2024 to honor ACR Pro and poker icon Chris Moneymaker, has quickly grown into one of ACR Poker’s weekly signature events. Since its debut, the Sunday Moneymaker has already attracted over 78,000 entrants and awarded more than $13 million in total prize money. The tournament features a $300,000 guarantee every Sunday, with a $400,000 prize pool on the final Sunday of each month.
Moneymaker noted that players can also qualify for each Sunday Moneymaker through ACR Poker’s satellites in the hours before every tournament, with paths starting at freerolls ($0), Micro Hyper Sats ($1.05, $2.10), and Mega Satellites ($11, $22) offering guaranteed $109 seats.
For poker players looking to follow the action, the Final Sit & Go Showdown will be live-streamed on ACR’s Twitch channel on Sunday, June 1st.
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