LAS VEGAS, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGS (NYSE: AGS), a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products and services to the global gaming industry, today announced the appointment of David Jacques as the company’s new Vice President of Table Games Engineering. Jacques, an accomplished leader with extensive experience in the gaming technology sector, will report to John Hemberger, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Table Products.

In this role, Jacques will be responsible for leading AGS’ Table Games Engineering team, driving design and product development, project engineering, and new product introductions. His responsibilities also include supplier technical support, risk and asset management, and overseeing continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives within the Table Games Division. Jacques will work closely with senior leadership to set strategic plans and objectives, ensuring that AGS continues to meet its business and customer goals with innovative and high-quality table game products.

“David’s wealth of experience and proven leadership in table game technology makes him an invaluable addition to our team,” said John Hemberger. “His expertise in product development, engineering, and strategic planning aligns perfectly with AGS’ commitment to delivering exceptional products to our casino partners. We are excited to welcome him aboard as we continue to grow and strengthen our position as a leader in the gaming industry.”

Prior to joining AGS, Jacques served as Senior Director of Software Development at Light & Wonder for four years and Director of Software Development for nearly four years. He also held the role of Chief Technology Officer at DEQ Systems, a gaming technology company specializing in bonusing systems for table games, for 12 years. His extensive background in both product development and engineering management in the gaming industry makes him highly qualified to lead AGS’ Table Games Engineering team into its next phase of innovation and growth.

David Jacques’ leadership will play a critical role in the ongoing development of AGS’ table games portfolio and its continued focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions to the gaming industry.

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About AGS
AGS is a global company focused on creating a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player. Our roots are firmly planted in the Class II Native American gaming market, and our customer-centric culture and growth have helped us branch out to become a leading all-inclusive commercial gaming supplier. Powered by high-performing Class II and Class III slot products, an expansive table products portfolio, real-money gaming platforms and content, highly rated social casino solutions for operators and players, and best-in-class service, we offer an unmatched value proposition for our casino partners. Learn more at www.playags.com.

AGS Media Contact:
Julia Boguslawski, Chief Marketing Officer
Nikki Davis, Director, Marketing & Communications
[email protected]

AGS Investor Contact:
Brad Boyer, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Capital Markets
[email protected]

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AGS Ranks in the Top 100 Companies in the 500-999 Employee Category

LAS VEGAS, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGS (NYSE: AGS), a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products and services to the global gaming industry, is excited to announce that it has been named a 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces USA Award winner. Recognized for its commitment to fostering an exceptional, people-first culture, AGS ranked in the Top 28% of companies in the 500-999 employee category, placing the company in the Top 100 of companies in this size category across America.

The USA TODAY Top Workplaces USA Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes organizations for their commitment to creating outstanding workplace environments that prioritize employee engagement and satisfaction. AGS’ strong performance in this year’s awards is based on authentic employee feedback gathered through a confidential survey conducted by a third-party, HR research and technology company.

“We’re really proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace,” said David Lopez, CEO of AGS. “What makes this award so meaningful is that it comes from feedback directly from our employees across all of our U.S. offices. It shows the commitment, passion, energy and teamwork they bring every day. At AGS, we’re all about creating a culture where people can thrive, grow, and be themselves—and this award just proves that we’re doing something right. I couldn’t be prouder of the team we’ve built and the culture we’ve created together.”

The 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces USA Award adds to AGS’ impressive list of accolades, including being recognized as a Top Workplace in 2024 for Oklahoma, Las Vegas, and Atlanta, as well as earning the prestigious Best and Brightest Companies to Work For 2024 award both nationally and in Atlanta.

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AGS’ dedication to its people-first culture is reflected in its ongoing focus on employee engagement, professional development opportunities, competitive benefits, and work-life balance. These efforts have helped AGS create an environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their best.

About AGS
AGS is a global company focused on creating a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player. Our roots are firmly planted in the Class II Native American gaming market, and our customer-centric culture and growth have helped us branch out to become a leading all-inclusive commercial gaming supplier. Powered by high-performing Class II and Class III slot products, an expansive table products portfolio, real-money gaming platforms and content, highly rated social casino solutions for operators and players, and best-in-class service, we offer an unmatched value proposition for our casino partners. Learn more at www.playags.com.

AGS Media Contact:
Julia Boguslawski, Chief Marketing Officer
Nikki Davis, Director, Marketing & Communications
[email protected]

AGS Investor Contact:
Brad Boyer, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Operations
[email protected]

©2025 AGS LLC. All® notices signify marks registered in the United States. All ™ and ℠ notices signify trademarks, which are not registered on any country-wide basis. Products referenced herein are sold by AGS LLC or other subsidiaries of PlayAGS, Inc.

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LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PlayAGS, Incorporated (NYSE: AGS) (“AGS” or the “Company”), a global gaming supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products, today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”), in connection with the previously announced agreement for the Company to be acquired by affiliates of Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”) for $12.50 per share in cash (the “Proposed Transaction”).

The HSR Act waiting period expired at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on December 9, 2024, satisfying an important condition necessary for the completion of the Proposed Transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to other conditions and regulatory approvals.

About AGS

AGS is a global company focused on creating a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player. Its customer-centric culture and remarkable growth have helped it become one of the most all-inclusive commercial gaming suppliers in the world. Powered by high-performing slot products, an expansive table products portfolio, highly rated online casino content for players and operators, and differentiated service, the Company believes it offers an unmatched value proposition for its casino partners. Learn more at www.playags.com.

About Brightstar Capital Partners

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Brightstar Capital Partners is a middle market private equity firm with $4 billion+ AUM that is focused on investing in business services, industrials, consumers, and government services and technology, where Brightstar believes it can drive significant value with respect to the management, operations, and strategic direction of the business. Since its founding in 2015, Brightstar has accumulated extensive experience partnering with family, founder, or entrepreneur-led businesses. Brightstar employs an operationally intensive “Us & Us” approach that leverages its considerable hands-on operational expertise and deep relationship network to help companies reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.brightstarcp.com.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Language

This press release contains, and oral statements made from time to time by our representatives may contain, forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to, all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, such as statements regarding the Company’s expectations, intentions or strategies regarding the timing, completion and effects of the Proposed Transaction. In some cases, these statements include words like: “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “objective,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” and “ongoing,” or the negatives of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company’s expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to: the ability of the parties to consummate the Proposed Transaction in a timely manner or at all; the satisfaction (or waiver) of closing conditions to the consummation of the Proposed Transaction, including with respect to the approval of the Company’s stockholders; potential delays in consummating the Proposed Transaction; the ability of the Company to timely and successfully achieve the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Transaction; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreement; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Proposed Transaction on the Company’s business relationships, operating results and business generally; costs related to the Proposed Transaction; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company, Brightstar or any of their respective directors or officers related to the definitive agreement or the Proposed Transaction; and the impact of these costs and other liabilities on the cash, property, and other assets available for distribution to the Company’s stockholders. Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements are included under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s most annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and any subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K filed with the SEC from time to time and available at www.sec.gov. These documents can be accessed on the Company’s web page at https://investors.playags.com/financial-information/sec-filings.

The forward-looking statements included in this press release, and in any oral statements made from time to time by our representatives, are made only as of the date hereof or thereof. The Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

AGS Contact
Julia Boguslawski, Chief Marketing Officer
[email protected]

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Brad Boyer, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Operations
[email protected]

Brightstar Contact
Craig Thomas, Chief Marketing Officer
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