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AGS is Dropping Hits at G2E 2023: ‘Best Slot Product,’ ‘Best Table-Game Innovation,’ ‘#1 New Indexing Online Games’

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2 years ago

October 5, 2023

The 2023 Global Gaming Expo (“G2E”) in Las Vegas, to be held October 10 to 13, marks the beginning of a new era for PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE: AGS or “the Company”), a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products and services to the global gaming industry.

At G2E, AGS invites customers “backstage” to experience a legendary lineup of star-studded products taking center stage at booth 1253, including a new slot cabinet, game themes and product configurations, as well as innovative table enhancements and a turbo-charged lineup of new interactive game content.

Drop It Like Its Slot: Spectra Climbing the Charts & Dropping Hot New Configs

Following the successful launch of its chart-topping portrait upright cabinet Spectra UR43™ in 2022, AGS introduces its second cabinet in the Spectra™ line and a new premium configuration:

Spectra™ UR49C features a towering 49-inch curved monitor and enlarged button deck along with an expanded library of high-performing games.
Spectra™ UR43 Premium includes a regal billboard-style digital display and thematic merchandising available in various inline and pod configurations.

“This year’s G2E represents a significant step towards our unprecedented slot strategy transformation. Our products and strategy are fully aligned towards growing our market position to become a leading slot supplier to the gaming industry,” said Mark DeDeaux, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Slots. “We have elevated our people, processes, and products and we are in full launch mode.”

Remixing Award-Winning Brands – And Making Them Even Better

AGS will showcase its deepest and most diverse pipeline of new games to date, featuring extensions of several of its most successful game themes, iterations of market-resonant game mechanics and cutting-edge innovation.

Triple Coin Treasures Gold™, a four-pot twist on the original Triple Coin Treasures™ game family, which was recognized as a “Best Slot Product” in the 2024 GGB Gaming & Technology Awards.
The return of Cornsquealius, everyone’s favorite vivacious pig, in Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey® and Rakin’ Bacon Sahara®.

Longtime player-favorite Fu Nan Fu Nu Prosperity™ and Fu Nan Fu Nu Longevity™, now with premium merchandising.

Staying On Beat with The Industry’s Best Table Progressives

Innovating on the high-performing, award-winning progressive system Bonus Spin™ Xtreme, AGS’ tables division will release new features to further enhance the experience for players.

Bonus Spin™ Xtreme Power Up! includes a wheel triggered by individual hands for non-community table games.
The high-hand jackpot feature offers players a progressive jackpot for making top individual hands.

“Our Bonus Spin Xtreme showcase at G2E is another solid example of how we don’t stop innovating on a great idea, and the new features we are showing are great examples of how we continue to push the envelope on what’s possible with our progressive platforms,” said John Hemberger, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Table Products. “In line with being relentless with product enhancements and refinements, we continue to fine-tune our Pax S card shuffler and grow our support network across the country.”

In addition, AGS’ single-deck shuffler, Pax S® is back with its most feature-rich software ever, including added game configurations and enhanced efficiency and serviceability.

Interactive Games Topping the Charts & Reaching New Heights

AGSi, AGS’ interactive division, achieved new levels in 2023 with the entrance into British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Italy, Romania, and West Virginia jurisdictions and most recently ranking #1 for Top Indexing New Online Slots per the September ‘23 Eilers-Fantini Online Game Performance Report.

AGSi debuted its first persistence titles from the Ultimate Choice Jackpots® game family this year and successfully entered the online stepper product category with the release of Mega Diamond™–accompanied by a modernized UI layout. Underscored by a marquee year, AGSi plans to release its first online table game among the 50 games it plans to introduce to the market in 2024 and become the first supplier to offer table progressives online.

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NetGaming Goes Live in Ontario with Rush Street Interactive via BetRivers Platform

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22 hours ago

June 20, 2025

George Miller

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: “We 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.”

Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive, commented: “We 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.”

This strategic partnership highlights both companies’ dedication to providing high- quality, innovative, and responsible entertainment to players in regulated markets.

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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Selects New Board Chair

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23 hours ago

June 20, 2025

Niji Narayan

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 SIGA’s 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 SIGA’s Board of Directors in 2018 and has been a regular SIGA Board member as well as a member of SIGA’s 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.

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SCCG Announces Strategic Partnership with Applift

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June 20, 2025

Niji Narayan

SCCG Management has announced a strategic partnership with Applift, the world’s top performance App Store Optimization (ASO) agency. This partnership will introduce Applift’s proprietary ASO technology and advanced growth strategies to gaming companies worldwide, leveraging SCCG’s 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 – increasing FTDs, improving retention, and maximizing LTV for some of the world’s most successful gaming, finance, utility, and AI apps.

Through this partnership, SCCG will activate its global network — with offices in every major gaming market across North America, LATAM, Europe, Africa, and Asia — to bring Applift’s breakthrough ASO technology to gambling companies seeking to scale user acquisition, boost visibility, and outperform the competition in app stores.

“At SCCG, we identify and scale the technologies that shape the future of gambling,” said Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management.

“Applift’s ASO platform is a game-changer. Our partnership gives gaming companies a proven solution to turn mobile visibility into performance at scale — and our global presence ensures the right operators and platforms benefit from this innovation.”

“At Applift, we’ve helped top gaming apps dominate the app stores, turning visibility into performance and installs into high-value users — 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, we’re not just optimizing – we’re redefining how gaming brands win in the app stores. I couldn’t be more confident in what we’ll achieve,” said Bar Nakash, CEO of Applift.