Global gaming supplier AGS (NYSE: AGS or “the Company”) will serve a full-course menu of delectable gaming experiences, including high-performing slot and iGaming content, cutting-edge cabinets, and revolutionary table game innovations at the 2024 Global Gaming Expo (“G2E”) in Las Vegas on October 8 to 10.

Products for Every Space, Games for Every Palate

As AGS continues to evolve and secure its place among the top four slot suppliers in North America, its G2E showcase will highlight its ability to outfit nearly every corner of the casino floor and satisfy every player’s appetite. AGS will debut not one, not two, butthree form factors from its new Spectra Plus cabinet line: Spectra SL49+, Spectra SL49+ Premium, and Spectra SL75+. The cabinets will be accompanied by AGS’ most extensive library of sizzlin’ slot content, featuring innovative extensions from its renowned franchise, Rakin’ Bacon®:Rakin’ Bacon Link, Rakin’ Bacon Cash Combo, Rakin’ Bacon Triple Oink, andRakin’ Bacon Jackpots.

Additionally, AGS will showcase its latest games on its new three-reel stepper cabinet, Revel, and high-performing content for the recently released Spectra UR43, Spectra UR43 Premium, and Spectra UR49C cabinets.

Serving Up the Best in Table Progressives and Shufflers

G2E 2024 is a landmark year for AGS’ Table division as it becomes a full-service progressive and shuffler supplier. AGS will unveil enhancements to its award-winning progressive platforms, including a new sign package for STAX and an innovative addition to its industry-leading Bonus Spin Xtreme platform, Bonus Spin Xtreme for Poker Rooms. The new addition, which was recently awarded a ‘2025 Best Table Product or Innovation’ in Global Gaming Magazine’s Gaming & Technology Awards, offers flexible progressive configurations to operators and adds the potential for players to win life-changing jackpots in live poker rooms.

Building on the success of the DEX S® single-deck poker shuffler and the Pax S® specialty single-deck shuffler, AGS will preview its latest innovation, the MAX 8 multi-deck shuffler. MAX 8 can shuffle up to eight decks of cards for shoe games, including baccarat and blackjack, and is designed to fit both sit-down and regular height table games.

AGSi: Bringing the Secret Sauce to Interactive

With a steady stream of chart-toppers and high-indexing content, AGSi has skyrocketed to the top of the interactive supplier charts in North America. AGSi continues to solidify its leading position in the interactive space by consistently releasing high-performing slot games in new categories, including the launch of bespoke content, as well as its first table game, and nearly doubling its content output compared to last year.

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AGSi stays ahead of the competition by offering innovative solutions to help its partners generate revenue. This includes successfully executing a year-long, highly publicized campaign to lead the industry in cross-channel game launches, featuring both land-based and online titles such as Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey, Rakin’ Bacon Sahara, and three-reel classic slots, Gold Inferno®. AGSi’s commitment to data-driven results, coupled with the team’s unmatched flexibility and nimbleness, ensures it remains a dominant force in the interactive space.

AGS, a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive gaming products to casino operators, is proud to announce its recognition as one of the 2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation and Atlanta by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). 2024 marks the eighth consecutive year in which AGS has received recognition.

Concurrently, AGS has been named to the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Business Press, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution, and The Oklahoman’s prestigious 2024 Top Workplaces lists. These awards recognize AGS’ dedication to creating a workplace that ensures a healthy organizational culture, employee well-being, and long-term success. In addition to these prestigious regional accolades, AGS has also received the 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards across its U.S. locations for Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership, and Purpose & Values.

“We are honored to receive these awards, as they reflect the honest and genuine feedback from our employees,” said AGS President and Chief Executive Officer David Lopez. “Our people-first culture is our greatest strength, and creating an environment where a healthy company culture can thrive is what drives our success.”

Based entirely on employee feedback, these honors underscore AGS’ commitment to cultivating a positive company culture and leading in human resource practices. Conducted confidentially by a third party, the surveys for these awards evaluate key aspects such as employee satisfaction, communication, ethics, work/life balance, and career development.

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These 2024 accolades add to AGS’ notable anthology of workplace achievements. In 2024, AGS was named to U.S. News & World Report’s ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list in the travel and leisure industry. AGS has received the HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor consecutively since 2018 for demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring, and retaining veterans. In addition, AGS was named to Glassdoor’s esteemed Employees’ Choice ‘Best Places to Work’ list through anonymous, unsolicited employee reviews on Glassdoor.com at the height of the pandemic in 2020.

First-ever joint omnichannel slot launch includes exclusivity for popular AGS title

AGS’ popular Rakin’ Bacon Sahara® slot game made its New Jersey debut in an exclusive simultaneous omnichannel launch, in-person at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and online at Hard Rock Bet. The launch was held on Friday, July 19 with an invite-only cocktail hour featuring pig-themed food and drinks followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the casino floor.

The launch marked Hard Rock’s first-ever joint omnichannel launch of a slot game simultaneously online and in-person in New Jersey, and included exclusivity for Rakin’ Bacon Sahara. During Hard Rock’s New Jersey exclusivity, Hard Rock Bet will hold various promotions for players, while Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will host weekly happy hours and events with pig-themed drink specials.

Rakin’ Bacon Sahara is a brand extension of the player-favorite game Rakin’ Bacon!® and features the popular Cornsquealius pig ruling the great pyramids with expanding reels, an exciting pick bonus, and four jackpots. Hard Rock Bet also has the original Rakin’ Bacon! game as well as Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey® among the over 1,900 slot titles in its New Jersey online casino.

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“This exclusive omnichannel experience is exactly what we envisioned when we launched Hard Rock Bet in New Jersey last year, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating with our great partners in Atlantic City,” said Grant Williams, Hard Rock Digital’s SVP of Casino. “AGS games – including the recent launch of our bespoke online slot collaboration, Hard Rockin’ Reels – have been extremely popular on Hard Rock Bet, and we know our players are going to love this newest addition of Rakin’ Bacon Sahara.”

“Hard Rock Atlantic City welcomes AGS’ Rakin’ Bacon Sahara to our exciting casino where all the latest and most popular games are offered among our 2,425 slot machines. We know our slot customers will love this new game, whether they play at our casino or online at Hard Rock Bet. We are proud to be a leader in the industry offering the most innovative gaming technology and look forward to the rollout of Rakin’ Bacon Sahara,” stated George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.

“This partnership demonstrates AGS’ strength in executing major strategic initiatives and underscores our commitment to delivering superior gaming experiences,” said Zoe Ebling, AGS Vice President of Interactive. “Following our successful bespoke game ‘Hard Rockin’ Reels,’ this omnichannel launch further cements our robust partnership with Hard Rock, setting new industry standards and showcasing our innovation and quality.”

With 4.9 stars in the App Store and 4.7 stars in the Google Play Store, Hard Rock Bet is among the highest rated real money gaming apps in the market. Hard Rock Bet launched its proprietary integrated online casino and sportsbook in New Jersey in August 2023, and also operates a sports betting only experience in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia. Hard Rock Bet is available for download via iOS and Android, and can also be played on desktop via HardRock.bet.