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AGHANIM APPOINTS CONOR MCLAUGHLIN AS VP OF REVENUE AND PARTNERSHIPS
– Former Liftoff and Vungle exec to lead Aghanim D2C growth across Americas and Europe –
Aghanim, a mobile gaming fintech company founded by Harvard Business School alumni with over 40 years of combined expertise in video games and fintech, today announces the appointment of Conor McLaughlin as its new Vice President of Revenue & Partnerships (Americas & EU). Conor brings over a decade of leadership experience in advertising, mobile marketing, and business development to help Aghanim empower game developers and publishers to maximize their in-app purchase (IAP) revenue through direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategies.
Based in New York, Conor joins Aghanim after holding key roles across multiple industry-leading companies. He served as Director of Business Development at Vungle and led publisher relations at Jun Group, where he built strategic relationships with major mobile players looking to creatively monetize. Most recently, Conor headed new business at Liftoff, where he was instrumental in driving global growth initiatives. His career spans mobile marketing and advertising, making him exceptionally well-suited to lead revenue operations at Aghanim as the company expands its innovative D2C enablement solutions to empower game developers and reclaim control over their monetization strategies.
In his new role, Conor will lead strategic partnerships and revenue growth initiatives across the Americas and Europe, focusing on establishing new relationships with the world’s largest mobile game publishers, which will transform the mobile gaming landscape.
Constantin Andry, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Aghanim, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Conor to the Aghanim leadership team. Conor’s deep understanding of mobile gaming and business development will be invaluable as we continue to help developers and publishers unlock new revenue streams and enable business leaders wanting to navigate the ever-changing mobile games landscape better.”
Conor McLaughlin, Vice President of Revenue & Partnerships at Aghanim, added: “Joining Aghanim is an exciting opportunity to lead the way in the next phase of mobile game monetization. I look forward to helping developers and publishers take back control through Aghanim’s suite of interoperable tools and D2C strategies, which unlock greater value and foster deeper player relationships.”
Conor’s appointment reinforces Aghanim’s commitment to building a world-class team as the company continues to shape the future of mobile gaming monetization. Building upon recent announcements with Adyen and JP Morgan, an unparalleled advisory board as well as the full launch of its direct-to-consumer enablement platform, Aghanim empowers game developers and publishers to maximize revenue through Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) strategies.
For more information about Aghanim and its team, visit Aghanim.
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Tickets on sale for Helldorado Days Rodeo at the Plaza Hotel & Casino’s CORE Arena, Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8
Popular event bigger than ever with family-friendly festival, carnival games
The Helldorado Days Rodeo returns to downtown Las Vegas, Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 at the CORE Arena at the Plaza Hotel & Casino. This year, the event will be bigger than ever before with the addition of a family-friendly festival before the rodeo excitement begins each night. The festival will include a petting zoo, a mechanical bull, carnival rides and games, line dancing, and more.
The Helldorado Days Rodeo is fully sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. The rodeo will feature bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, breakaway, and bareback riding, with prize purses totaling $40,000.
The Helldorado Days Rodeo also features related western-themed events, like mutton bustin (a sheep riding competition for future cowboys and cowgirls who are 4-10 years old and under 60 pounds), a Whiskerino contest, and a historical exhibit area. The winning artwork of a children’s coloring contest will also be on display the first night.
After parties featuring country music acts will be held at the Sand Dollar Downtown after the rodeo concludes.
General admission tickets for the Helldorado Rodeo are now on sale online for $10 per person (plus taxes). VIP tickets for $30 each (plus taxes) offer guaranteed seating as well as access to an exclusive bar and restrooms.
Sponsored by the Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial and the Plaza Hotel & Casino, the mission of the Helldorado Days Rodeo is to bring the community together to celebrate the spirit of Old Las Vegas, including those who shaped the city’s history and those who are working to preserve the western lifestyle while looking toward the future.
Details about the Helldorado Days Rodeo, associated events, and sponsorships are at: plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/helldorado-days-rodeo/.
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SLOT MACHINE MANUFACTURER ZITRO UNVEILS NEW SLOTS FEATURING LIGHTING SYSTEMS TIMED TO GAME SEQUENCES
Casino goers enjoy slot machines for a whole host of reasons. Some enjoy their tried-and-true favorite games. Some people like discovering new games. Gaming manufacturer, Zitro, has just introduced slot games enclosed in a new cabinet called CONCEPT that synchronizes its Magic Lighting system to elements of the game and what a player sees on the screen.
Zitro launched the system at Pechanga Resort Casino just outside Temecula, California. Pechanga is among the first casinos in California to feature the CONCEPT cabinet and its upgraded and inviting technology. Pechanga guests can try their luck on Zitro’s Legendary Sword slot game, a medieval-themed, multi-game players like for immersive gameplay and standout features such as a four-level jackpot link, mystery-activated bonuses, and special in-game powers such as “Honor,” which multiplies rewards, “Glory,” which grants extra lives, and the “Magic Sword,” which doubles Link symbols on the boosted column. Players can experience up to seven Bonus Links, making each spin feel like part of an epic quest.
“We are committed to offering the best in gaming entertainment,” said Alex Rodriguez, Vice President of Slot Operations at Pechanga Resort Casino. “The CONCEPT cabinet and Legendary Sword slot machine bring incredible visual impact. We think our guests will love the new technology that brings all the elements of the game and the cabinet together.”
“We truly appreciate Pechanga’s continued trust in Zitro,” said Derik Moobery, CEO of Zitro USA. “Bringing the CONCEPT cabinet to Pechanga is a proud moment for us. We know they’re one of the busiest and most sought-after gaming establishments by both visitors and other gaming manufacturers. We’re confident that Legendary Sword will be a standout favorite among Pechanga’s players.”
Pechanga Resort Casino feature six Legendary Sword slot machines.
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Attendees of the initial sessions noted positive anecdotal outcomes.
EPIC Global Solutions announced a new partnership with Underdog to further the sports gaming operator’s investment in responsible gaming education through a series of training and workshops.
As part of the partnership, customer-facing Underdog employees participated in gaming harm awareness sessions and VIP relationships workshops presented by EPIC staff, increasing Underdog staff’s ability to recognize potentially problematic gaming behaviors in their customers.
The sessions were led by consultants who shared their own experience of how different forms of gaming proved problematic in their lives, including former NCAA and NBA point guard Stevin ‘Hedake’ Smith and former boxer Liz Thielen, and provided Underdog staff the chance to explore the human side of harm through a gaming-neutral lens.
EPIC’s VP North America Teresa Fiore noted: “We’re very pleased with the positive start to our working relationship with Underdog. They have a deep understanding that responsible gaming practices must be at the core for any major operator, and it’s a constant and consistent process of learning and attentiveness. It’s clear from the session feedback that the responsible gaming message we share – influenced by the lived experience of our team – is making a difference to Underdog’s staff in a way that will further enhance their communication and customer relationships in a positive way.”
The training and workshops promoted business sustainability and customer protection by exploring communication techniques and best practices to foster healthy customer relationships.
“Partnering with EPIC has reinforced the culture of responsible gaming that we are building at Underdog,” said Adam Warrington, Vice President of Responsible Gaming at Underdog. “We look forward to furthering the understanding of responsible gaming within Underdog and continuing to participate in training sessions and workshops to deepen our player protection knowledge.”
Attendees noted positive anecdotal outcomes, such as learning ‘the nuances of messaging’ and how to ‘dive deeper to get to the bottom of what messaging could be problematic’ and taking the message of ‘direct experiences to help understand how people are impacted’.
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