This deal marks AGS’ first partnership with an online operator outside Europe

LAS VEGAS – February 19, 2019 – AGS (NYSE: AGS) (or the “Company”), a leading designer and supplier of electronic gaming machines, table products, and interactive solutions for the global gaming industry, today announced an agreement to provide its real-money game content to Ainsworth Game Technology’s (“Ainsworth”) first online casino, Mustang Money Mexico.

AGS Senior Vice President of Interactive Bryan Bennett said, “With a robust land-based business in Mexico, where our games are very popular with Mexico players, we are confident that our online titles will resonate equally as well and even help propel the popularity of our retail content. This is our first cross-channel opportunity to offer games in both a real-money online and land-based market, and reflects our focus on distributing our entertaining content online into other regulated real-money gaming markets as we continue to grow our interactive business.”

Mustang Money Mexico is live at https://www.mustangmoney.mx/  and available throughout the Mexico regulated gaming market. Through its AxSys Games Marketplace game aggregation platform, AGS will provide content to the online casino, including top-performing AGS game titles like Golden Wins, Jade Wins, and Longhorn Jackpots and game content from AGS’ rapidly expanding network of third-party suppliers.

Ainsworth Game Technology General Manager of Online Gaming and Interactive Jason Lim, said “We have been working with the AGS iGaming team for some time now as a supplier of third-party game content, and we’re thrilled to take our relationship to the next level by making AGS our game aggregator of choice in Mexico. We are especially excited about the AGS game content because we know it has been proven to perform in land-based casinos in Mexico and the United States.”

LONDON, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that it has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointments of three members to new roles.

Bob Vincent has been named Chairperson of IGT Global Solutions Corporation, the primary operating subsidiary for the U.S. lottery business, effective April 8, 2019. Bob will serve as a senior consultant to IGT Chief Executive Officer Marco Sala and the rest of IGT's senior leadership team. Bob began working as a consultant for IGT in 1990 and joined the Company in 1996. He has held several leadership roles, including his current role as Executive Vice President for Administrative Services and External Relations, which he will be leaving on the effective date of his new role. Bob is a member of several Rhode Island-based boards and committees, including the Rhode Island Hospital Foundation, the University of Rhode Island Foundation and the University's Harrington School of Communication and Media.

Wendy Montgomery joins the senior leadership team as Senior Vice President of Global Brand, Marketing, and Communications, effective immediately. Reporting directly to Marco Sala, she will oversee the strategy for IGT's global brand, trade shows, and external communications, including community relations, responsible gaming, and corporate social responsibility. Prior to joining IGT in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Global Lottery Marketing, she spent 13 years at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation where she led marketing, sales, operations, policy and planning, and the iGaming business.

Scott Gunn also joins the senior leadership team as Senior Vice President of Corporate Public Affairs, effective immediately. Reporting directly to Marco Sala, Scott is responsible for public affairs related to government relations strategy, and is instrumental in directing and facilitating government relationships and public engagement to advance global business interests for the North American and International business units. Scott has been with the Company for more than 24 years and has held positions in operations, sales, business development, and public affairs. Scott serves on the Board of Advisors to Reviver Auto, is Chairperson of IGT's Political Action Committee, and is a member of IGT's Executive Diversity and Inclusion Council.

"Bob, Wendy, and Scott are all seasoned industry professionals with specialized individual skills who bring great value to IGT. I look forward to Bob's continued contribution as the new chairperson of our operating subsidiary, and I am pleased to have Wendy and Scott join our senior leadership team," said IGT Chief Executive Officer Marco Sala. "IGT is constantly evolving to maintain our position as the industry leader in gaming, and I am confident that these appointments will positively impact our business and serve us well in the coming years."

LAS VEGAS, NV (February 11, 2019) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has named Chris Kwon as iGaming Client Services Representative. In his role, Kwon is responsible for helping GLI’s valued clients obtain maximum benefit from its world-class iGaming and sports wagering testing, certification, and professional consultancy services. He will also support various clients’ professional services and security auditing needs. Kwon is based out of GLI’s Las Vegas laboratory.

“We are pleased to welcome Chris Kwon to our experienced global iGaming and sports wagering team,” said Salim Adatia, GLI’s Vice President of iGaming and Canadian Services. “Chris brings a solid background in iGaming, sports wagering, customer retention, and affiliate development. His understanding of the domestic and international land-based and online sports wagering markets and his proven track record of outstanding customer service will help us better serve our rapidly growing list of iGaming and event wagering clients across the country and around the world.”

Prior to joining GLI, Kwon was the Sales Manager/Customer Retention and Affiliate Director for SportsOptions, LLC, a sports wagering data feed supplier in Las Vegas. During his eight-year tenure with SportsOptions, Kwon exceeded multi-platform sales targets, cultivating new sales accounts and managing an affiliate program with more than 700 revenue-streaming accounts.

While at SportsOptions, Kwon developed detailed sales strategies and created promotional platforms focused on customer retention and development. He was also responsible for creating new domestic and international sports wagering clients, as well as maintaining a high level of customer service with Las Vegas sportsbooks and casinos. Additionally, Kwon managed promotional projects, customer outreach, and affiliate programs with sports information websites and sportsbooks.

Kwon graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Media Studies – Communications.

AGS will focus on maximizing performance and revenue of Integrity’s 2,700-game participation footprint

LAS VEGAS – February 11, 2019 – PlayAGS (NYSE: AGS) (“AGS”, or the “Company” or “our”), a leading designer and supplier of electronic gaming machines, table products, and interactive solutions for the gaming industry, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Integrity Gaming Corp. (TSX-V: IGAM) (OTCQX: IGAMF) (“Integrity”). This acquisition increases AGS’ recurring revenue footprint by more than 2,700 games and presents yield optimization opportunities.

AGS Senior Vice President of Slot Products Andrew Burke said, “We are thrilled to have so quickly closed this deal and are ready to provide Integrity’s customers with exceptional service and support. Every Integrity customer is also an AGS customer, so this should be a relatively seamless transition and one that gives us an opportunity to work with operators to ensure they are getting the best performance from their Integrity-placed games.”

Under the terms of the deal, AGS acquired all issued and outstanding common shares of Integrity Gaming Corp. for a cash payment of CAD$0.46 per share, reflecting a total transaction value of USD$49 million, which includes repaying USD$35 million of Integrity’s outstanding debt. The acquisition was funded with cash on the balance sheet.

Integrity’s installed base of more than 2,700 Class III and Class II games in Oklahoma and Texas includes slot machines manufactured by various slot suppliers, including AGS, in approximately 30 tribal casinos.

Now that the transaction has closed, Integrity’s brand, operations, and team will be integrated under AGS, with centralized service and support managed from AGS’ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma offices.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP served as legal advisors to AGS.

LONDON, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that it won the Lottery Product of the Year for its GameTouch™ 20 self-service lottery vending machine at the 12^th Annual International Gaming Awards in London. The International Gaming Awards recognize excellence and innovation for technology, products, and services that enhance the gaming experience. A panel of international gaming industry experts judged the awards.

"To drive growth and reach a new generation of players, the expansion of retailer networks remains a priority for lottery operators. The GameTouch 20 was built to meet the unique size requirements to deploy self-service lottery to big-box retailers, a new category for many lotteries,"said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO of North America. "This product was optimized for user experience and sales effectiveness based on extensive IGT research and player testing. We are honored that IGT has been recognized for innovation with the Lottery Product of the Year award for the second year in a row."

The GameTouch 20 was created based on focus-group testing and features an intuitive interface and a landscape-oriented screen tilted at an angle to ensure a natural and easy user experience for players. Standing at 54 inches tall, the cashless-enabled, touchscreen vending machine provides 20 bins for instant tickets, the greatest number of ticket bins currently available in this format. The product also sells draw-based games.

The first GameTouch 20 machine went live in North Carolina in November 2018, and IGT will roll out more than 1,500 machines in at least 10 states by the end of 2019.

The award was presented to IGT at a ceremony held in conjunction with ICE London. The International Gaming Award for the best lottery product goes to the company that has shown the best in practices over the last 12 months; demonstrated their offering to be innovative and engaging to customers; and delivered a range of lottery games and approaches with the best options for play.

SAN PABLO, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2019) – A man from Hayward, Calif., won big on Tuesday, February 5, when he hit a $923,165 at San Pablo Lytton Casino while playing Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) (“Everi”) White Hot Diamonds®, one of eight popular three-reel mechanical game themes featured on Everi’s Jackpot Lockdown® wide-area progressive (“WAP”) link.

The local resident is a regular patron of San Pablo Lytton Casino and was getting ready to leave when he hit the jackpot. The winner intends to use the money to pay off his mortgage.

“You can come to San Pablo Lytton Casino any day and leave a millionaire,” said Michael Gorczynski, General Manager of San Pablo Lytton Casino. “Stop by. Start winning.”

“Our Jackpot Lockdown WAP link games continue to prove to be popular with casino patrons since the link’s introduction in early 2017 and we’re happy to see a lucky player at San Pablo Lytton Casino hit a life changing jackpot,” said Dean Ehrlich, Executive Vice President and Games Business Leader, at Everi.

Everi’s Jackpot Lockdown was one of the first WAP links designed exclusively for Class II markets going live for the first time in February 2017. The WAP link currently connects more than 550 original and premium licensed games and has paid out 14 jackpots totaling more than $4.4 million to date.

To learn more about gaming at San Pablo Lytton Casino, visit https://www.sanpablolytton.com/

The Lytton Band of Pomo Indians owns and operates San Pablo Lytton Casino. The casino employs over 500 people from the San Pablo area. The casino spends millions each year on local goods and services and provides over half of the City of San Pablo’s operational general fund.

January 8, 2019

The phenomenon known as historical horse racing is proliferating in the United States, with the slot-like machines operating in Wyoming, Kentucky and soon Virginia, while proposed in others including Illinois.

Fantini Research outlines this subject in Historical Horse Racing, Examining the Potential of an Emerging Sector of the Gaming Industry, a special report.

This report by Public Policy Editor Laura Briggs describes the games, also called instant racing, and addresses the questions of how the games perform compared to conventional slot machines, where they are already legal and likely to become legal and whether the games are a stop-gap in markets without casinos or an important part of the future of the gaming and horse racing industries.

The $500 report can be purchased by contacting Alex Capitle at 302-730-3793 or ACapitle@FantiniResearch.com.

Additional information about historical horse racing is available from Laura Briggs at LBriggs@FantiniResearch.com.



About Fantini Research: Fantini Research publishes newsletters and provides research services to C-level executives, institutional investors and legal and regulatory professionals in the global gaming industry. The flagship product is the daily Fantini’s Gaming Report, the industry’s standard source of comprehensive and timely news and analysis.

Other publications include:

• Fantini’s Public Policy Review covering legislative, legal and regulatory developments in the gaming industry. Includes access to Fantini’s Legislative Tracking Service, enabling subscribers to track gaming legislation in all 50 states and Congress.

- The monthly Fantini’s National Revenue Report.

- The EILERS-FANTINI Quarterly Slot Survey, and the monthly EILERS-FANTINI
Game Performance Report, both in partnership with Eilers & Krejcik Gaming.

More information about Fantini Research is available from Associate Publisher Ashley Diem at 302-730-3793 or ADiem@FantiniResearch.com and online at https://www.FantiniResearch.com/.

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January 8, 2019

National Legislative Preview published by Fantini Research

Sports betting will be a hot topic in legislative sessions throughout the United States this year with bills expected to pop up in 20 states or more. Of those, Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Missouri will be among the first movers.

Nationwide sports betting expansion is one of many potential policy changes discussed in the National Legislative Preview published by Fantini Research, which examines legislative efforts on the various aspects of gaming in all 50 states and Congress.

Other issues occupying legislators will be authorizing online gaming, legalizing casinos in key states such as Georgia and Virginia, expanding casino gaming in big states like Illinois, the proliferation of slot routes, emergence of historical horse racing and authorization of lotteries or potential expansion of lottery offerings.

The National Legislative Preview includes a policy overview and recommendations to policy makers by Michael Pollock, managing director of international consultancy Spectrum Gaming.

The National Legislative Preview kicks off 2019 coverage for Fantini’s Public Policy Review, a comprehensive weekly report on all legislative, regulatory and legal action throughout the United States and Congress that includes real-time reports as important events unfold.

The Public Policy Review also includes a legislative tracker allowing subscribers to focus on specific areas of interest to create their own customized reports.

The National Legislative Preview is available for purchase by calling 302-730-3793 or emailing either Alex Capitle at ACapitle@FantiniResearch.com or Cindy Konowitz at AKonowitz@FantiniResearch.com. For continued public policy coverage, ask for more information or a free trial to Fantini’s Public Policy Review.


About Fantini Research: Fantini Research publishes newsletters and provides research services to C-level executives, institutional investors and legal and regulatory professionals in the global gaming industry. The flagship product is the daily Fantini’s Gaming Report, the industry’s standard source of comprehensive and timely news and analysis.

Other publications:

- The monthly Fantini’s National Revenue Report

- The EILERS-FANTINI Quarterly Slot Survey and the monthly EILERS-FANTINI Game Performance Report, both in partnership with Eilers & Krejcik Gaming.

For more information about Fantini Research call 302-730-3793 or online at https://www.FantiniResearch.com.

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HAARLEM, The Netherlands (5 February 2019) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has been awarded a contract to provide Lotto Hamburg with ongoing Quality Assurance (QA) and testing services for the various stages of the lottery’s strategic lottery central system renewal project.

Lotto Hamburg’s industry-first strategic system renewal development project will lead to considerably faster time-to-market; significantly lowering test efforts and, at the same time, reducing maintenance costs. This is mainly due to a completely modular software design and architecture that will enable the lottery to configure all types and combinations of lottery games in real time and for all sales channels with just a “click of the mouse.” The new system also allows multi-tenancy operation in support of multiple lottery operators utilizing the same core system. This novel approach represents a paradigm shift in lottery system architecture.

In the current phase of the project, GLI is supporting Lotto Hamburg in the development of business requirements together with the selected lottery systems vendor. This will lead to the creation of top-quality testing protocols, which GLI will then use to test the system being implemented against. This approach will ensure the utmost quality in the software delivery lifecycle of the vendor and a smooth development process, thus meeting project timelines, budget requirements, and the overall time-to-market objectives of the project.

“GLI brought its lottery systems renewal experience to this project, which helped us in looking past the shiny veneer of the solutions we were offered in the initial evaluation phase,” said Rainer Ballhausen, Lotto Hamburg’s head of IT. “We are also happy to have GLI support our QA team in the implementation phase, which adds significant value to our quality process and allows us to internally focus on the implementation of the new system and our processes, while GLI expertly leads the QA process with the vendor.”

“Lotto Hamburg is no doubt in the vanguard among European lotteries with this multi-tenancy capable system renewal,” said Thomas Bierbach, GLI’s Director of Lottery Services. “We are proud to support Lotto Hamburg in this industry-leading effort by offering them our decades of unparalleled expertise in lottery systems modernization and quality assurance services, delivered through our Bulletproof-branded QA labs and resources; whose experience in lottery systems renewal and QA testing is unmatched in the industry.”

The contract for QA and testing services was awarded to GLI after it successfully provided Lotto Hamburg with independent technical verification and validation (IV&V) of vendor-offered concepts, validating that the submitted concepts would indeed meet Lotto Hamburg’s technical requirements.

IGT announced today that the latest addition to its TRUE 4D™ family, Wheel of Fortune_® 4D Featuring Vanna White Video Slots, is now live on casino floors in the United States.

Players at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino in Milwaukee, Wis., Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, La., and Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. can now be among the first to experience the game’s captivating graphics and interactive TRUE 4D features.

Offered on the CrystalCurve™ TRUE 4D™ gaming machine, this engaging game stands out on casino floors with its synchronized top LCD monitors that display the classic wheel image across up to six gaming machines. The game’s original audio and video of Wheel of Fortune personality Vanna White, along with its TRUE 4D technology that enables players to spin the iconic wheel in mid-air, put a new spin on a player-favorite theme.

“By placing this immersive game on casino floors, our customers are giving their players a gaming experience unlike any other,” said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Commercial Officer, Gaming. “From the large-scale digital wheel that can be seen from across a casino floor, to its immersive 4D technology, this engaging title is bringing player excitement to a whole new level.”

Since IGT launched Wheel of Fortune in 1995, the theme has created more than 1,000 millionaires and delivered more than $3 billion in jackpots.

For more information visit IGT.com

Company to provide its library of game content to Bede’s operator clients

LAS VEGAS – February 4, 2019 – AGS, (NYSE: AGS) (or the “Company”), a leading designer and supplier of electronic gaming machines, table products, and interactive solutions for the gaming industry, today announced that it has entered into an important partnership with Bede Gaming.

Under the terms of the agreement, AGS provide its real-money game content to Bede’s impressive client roster of some of the world’s most successful and prestigious online gaming brands, including 21.co.uk, Bet UK, Bingo Stars, Grosvenor Casinos, MECCA, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), Slot Boss, and Sun International – to name a few.

AGS’ AxSys Games Marketplace game aggregation platform will seamlessly integrate with Bede’s powerful gambling platform to offer Bede’s operator partners an even larger and more robust library of high-performing game content, including soon-to-launch AGS game content already proven in land-based casinos.

AGS Interactive Senior Vice President Bryan Bennett said, “We are thrilled to partner with such a well-respected firm as Bede Gaming, known for offering operators a comprehensive platform, true omni-channel solution, and large library of the most exciting game content. Their customer portfolio includes many of the world’s largest online operators, and now those operators will have access to the content we offer from our third-party suppliers, and soon, AGS-developed game content, to substantially increase Bede’s game library and significantly broaden our player reach. It’s a win-win, and we couldn’t be more pleased.”

Bede Gaming Commercial Director Ross Haselhurst added, “We are very much looking forward to offering AGS’ library of entertaining and feature-rich game content to our online operator partners for the ultimate enjoyment of the online player. We now offer operators one of the most extensive and diverse portfolios of content available, with over 3,000 game titles across our platforms. We are especially excited about the internally developed AGS game content, known for offering a high-volatility extended play experience that can be highly rewarding.”

AGS’ online game library is available now on Bede’s platform.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everi Holdings Inc. (EVRI) (“Everi” or the “Company”), the casino gaming industry’s single source provider of gaming products and financial technology solutions, announced today it will showcase its industry-leading financial technology solutions and growing interactive gaming capabilities at ICE® London, Feb. 5-7, 2019, in stand N1-260 at the ExCel London.

Everi is teaming up with Atrient, a leading innovator in self-service loyalty and enrollment kiosks for the gaming industry, to demonstrate how Atrient’s PowerKiosk™ and Everi’s multi-function CXC 5.0 L kiosk can combine to enhance player loyalty and drive more funds to the gaming floor. Atrient will also have a number of their enrollment kiosks for demonstrations at the companies’ shared stand (N1-260).

“We are excited to attend ICE London this year in partnership with Atrient, providing us with the opportunity to connect with long standing customers and new customers,” said Edward Peters, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, at Everi. “Our product demonstrations will reflect the significant investments we are making to further enhance our leading financial technology solutions that enable operators to maximize funds to their floor while providing a premium experience for their guests. We are also excited to showcase our interactive gaming capabilities, including our deep library of award-winning, tier one content that we can bring directly from our land-based game development to our new Remote Game Server.”

Highlights of the Company’s financial technology solutions and interactive gaming products on display at ICE London include:

Financial Technology Solutions
Everi will demonstrate a number of its intuitive, flexible financial technology solutions including:


Figur™ – CasinoDirect’s™ space efficient, feature-rich touchscreen kiosk with a portrait display provides patrons with a simple, secure interface to complete their cash advance transactions.

CXC 5.0 L – Everi’s newest full-service kiosk with a smaller footprint and lower price point offers enhanced security features including a real-time rear view camera as well as plentiful branding and marketing space.

CasinoDirect – the latest version of Everi’s cloud-based cash desk software platform is General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant and arms cashiers with a single, easy-to-use dashboard that streamlines the retrieval of cash advance transactions.

CasinoDirect Concierge – a personalized mobile cash access service for VIPs and table game players that allows for transactions to take place in a convenient and private setting.

Interactive Gaming Products
Following the successful launch of its Remote Game Server (“RGS”) at the 2018 Global Gaming Expo, Everi will demonstrate how operators can leverage the RGS to seamlessly deliver online gaming entertainment uniquely tailored to their brand and player strategies. Everi’s RGS is a platform to develop and distribute new games, allowing operators to launch land-based, online real-money, and online social gaming channels with higher visibility and promotion. The Company will offer more than 50 game titles on its RGS in 2019 by replicating its premium land-based gaming experience for online players. At ICE London, discussions will focus on working with customers and partners to integrate with Everi’s RGS to bring proven, land-based content to interactive and online channels.

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VGT has issued a jackpot alert as the grand jackpot on its $uper Hit$® Jackpot$ family of games tops $928,223.72.

$uper Hit$ Jackpot$ is a 3-reel mechanical wide area progressive appearing on top of player-favorite VGT game titles and has a starting jackpot of $250,000.

Games featuring $uper Hit$ Jackpot$ include Bourbon Street®, Ca$h Barn®, Crazy Cherry®, Gems & Jewels®, Hot Red Ruby®, The King of Coin®, Lucky Ducky®, Mr. Money Bags®, Reel Fever®, Smooth as Silk®, and Star Spangled Sevens®.

“Players everywhere have responded positively to VGT’s games because they offer a unique kind of entertaining game play. The $uper Hit$ Jackpot$ wide area progressive link adds to the fun, and we are very pleased to offer this progressive option to our customers for their players,” said Jay Sevigny, President, Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.

$uper Hit$ Jackpot$ games can be found at casinos throughout Oklahoma, and players can find where to play at vgt.net/players/casino-list. Player can also follow the fun with VGT on Facebook.

About Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.:
VGT — An Aristocrat Company is the leading designer/manufacturer/distributor of Class II games for Native American casinos and emerging markets. The company is headquartered in Franklin, Tenn., with a manufacturing facility in Tulsa, Okla., and design studios throughout the country. The VGT difference provides customers with exciting game titles that generate intense player loyalty, record-setting gaming revenues, the assurance of reliability and unmatched customer service. Visit www.vgt.net.

LONDON, U.K. – Jan. 29, 2019 – International Game Technology PLC (IGT) (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary IGT Global Solutions Corporation (hereinafter “IGT”) has signed a two-year contract with the Iowa Lottery to provide instant tickets and related services through December 31, 2020. The contract includes four one-year extension options.

“The Iowa Lottery looks forward to continuing to work with IGT to enhance our portfolio of instant-ticket games to support our growth,” said Iowa Lottery Executive Vice President Larry Loss.

“Over the course of our partnership with the Iowa Lottery, the Lottery has had tremendous success with many of our games,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. “Our games have generated more than $90 million in sales for the Lottery since 2015, and we look forward to continuing to help grow sales throughout the duration of this contract and in the future.”

IGT and the Iowa Lottery have worked together to develop key product strategies which have enhanced the Lottery’s portfolio of games and delivered increased sales. Since the contract began in 2015, IGT has printed the top-performing games at the $1, $5, and $10 price points. These games are $1 Holiday Lucky X3, $5 Ghostbusters, and $10 Super Triple 777.

- IGT PlayDigital™ organization makes international trade show debut; showcases solutions designed to accelerate digital growth
- Expands multi-level progressive portfolio to include Fortune Link™, Dragon Lights™, and Star Stax™ games
- Continues localization effort of player-tested core video content; introduces low-line, high-volatility video games
- Broadens multi-game content bundles for USwitch™ and diversity™ HD game families
- Leads gaming innovation through multi-sensory TRUE 4D™ games American Gods™ 4D and Wheel of Fortune® 4D More Money

LONDON, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company will present a comprehensive portfolio of gaming solutions for its casino, lottery, and digital customers from around the world at ICE London ("ICE"), Feb. 5-7 at ExCel London. The global event will serve as the international trade show debut for the IGT PlayDigital™ organization, and an opportunity for IGT to demonstrate why the Company and its gaming solutions are "Your Best Bet."

"IGT's ICE portfolio represents the Company's position as a performance-driven organization, and its success in leveraging global game studios to deliver highly localized content for our gaming, lottery, and digital customers from all geographies," said Walter Bugno, IGT CEO International. "At ICE IGT will demonstrate the depth and breadth of the Company's land-based and digital product roadmaps, and convey how IGT's performance-testing processes and focus on the player are helping drive our customers' growth."

IGT product highlights within the Company's stand N3-160 will include:

IGT PlayDigital: The recently formed IGT PlayDigital organization will demonstrate its capabilities as an end-to-end "go digital" solutions provider for its gaming and lottery customers. IGT PlayDigital will showcase its proven artificial intelligence (AI) solution that offers new tools to accelerate growth through digital data modeling. IGT's marquee content delivery solution, PlayRGS, will be displayed, including anticipated PlayCasino games such as Pixies of the Forest II™, Scarab™, and Diamond Spins™. IGT will also spotlight an upcoming PlayRGS feature that will enable players to compete for promotional jackpot prizes. IGT will also showcase the capabilities and many management tools of its PlayCommand™ digital wagering platform, and the engaging content within its PlayPoker and PlayBingo solutions.

IGT's PlayShot™ sports betting solution will be on display, demonstrating why the versatile technology is already the leading B2B sports betting platform in the U.S., and is of interest to sports book operators around the world. IGT will introduce a range of self-service betting solutions including the PlayShot QuickBet kiosk, the revolutionary PlayShot "Mobile Kiosk" technology and the immersive CrystalBetting™ Terminal to highlight the full capabilities of IGT's omni-channel sports betting offering.

Vast multi-level progressive (MLP) library: IGT will demonstrate the depth and breadth of its linked MLP game portfolio at ICE. IGT's Fortune Link game on the CrystalDual® 27 cabinet, and the high-volatility Dragon Lights game on the CrystalCurve™ cabinet will make their ICE debuts within IGT's stand. The Company will also demonstrate the next base game titles in the extensive roadmaps for the internationally relevant Fort Knox®, Fortune Gong™, and Golden Goddess® MLP games on the CrystalCurve cabinet. IGT's Star Stax game on the CrystalCurve cabinet will also make its ICE debut and will be joined by the Hyper Hits™ game on the CrystalDual 27 cabinet – both games continue to perform well in markets around the world and were recently adapted to meet broader, regional gameplay preferences.

Proven core video portfolio: IGT will showcase the strength of its core video content portfolio for the Crystal hardware series by demonstrating a multitude of games that excelled in the Company's internal and external performance testing programs. Standout titles for the single screen, CrystalCurve cabinet will include games such as Coin O Mania™, Golden Jungle Grand™, and Ocean Magic Grand®. High-performing core video titles on display for the dual-screen CrystalDual 27 and CrystalSlant cabinets will include Solar Disc™, Scarab, Mistress of Egypt™ and many more, while market-attuned, low-line, high-volatility video games such as Brilliant Wilds™, Mystery Fruits™, and Triple Red Hot 7 Strike® are additional must-see games in IGT's stand. IGT will also reveal how its customers can maximize the ROI of their Crystal series hardware investments through the MoneyStrike!TM bolt-on progressive and the high-energy IncrediBell! video tournament solution.

New multi-game content bundles: IGT will debut new USwitch content bundles for the CrystalDual 27 and CrystalSlant cabinets, and new diversity HD game suites for the AXXIS® 23/23 cabinet. Aligned with regional market opportunities, IGT will launch USwitch bundles that include up to 24 in-demand IGT games. The new content bundles include heritage IGT game themes, along with recent "Proven Performer" graduates such as Scarab and Mistress of Egypt.

Multi-sensory TRUE 4D games: ICE attendees can look forward to innovation within IGT's award-winning TRUE 4D portfolio. American Gods 4D is based on the TV fantasy drama and the works of Neil Gaiman, and delivers a vibrant, multi-sensory gaming experience. American Gods 4D will be joined on-stand by Ghostbusters™ 4D and Wheel of Fortune 4D More Money, and games from IGT's TRUE 3D™ portfolio such as Little Green Men 3D and Phoenix Rising™ 3D slots.

Other product highlights within IGT's stand will include:

Chill Gaming's dynamic game concept Bloomtopia™, and the chance-skill hybrid game Fortunes of the Brave® that reward players with monetary and non-monetary rewards.
IGT Dynasty Electronic Table Games (ETG) and its robust content portfolio for Random Number Generated (RNG) baccarat and roulette. The Company will also showcase its growing library of baccarat ETG side bets.
The large-format S3000® XL cabinet and content. Making its ICE debut, the scaled-up version of the S3000 mechanical reel cabinet is backed by a large content library of proven games and will be displayed with the player-favorite, three-reel Red Hot Tamales™ game.
The IGT Advantage® casino management system and the new M5 media management technology. Both innovations help streamline operations and cultivate world-class player loyalty programs.
Building on the Company's video poker leadership, IGT will demonstrate several new video poker games, including the latest version of the wildly popular Game King® suite, along with exciting Keno games Ultimate X Keno® and Super Times Pay® Keno that leverage popular IGT video poker game mechanics.
IGT's Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) INTELLIGEN™ system including multiple value-added modules that help optimize operations and drive growth. IGT will also showcase a range of its VLT cabinets, including the CrystalDual 27 and Quasar® cabinets, with a variety of new titles from the Company's VLT content library.

GAN Expected to Post 2018 Year-End Financial Results Ahead of Expectations

London & Dublin - January 25, 2019: GAN plc ("GAN" or the "Company"), an award-winning developer and supplier of enterprise-level B2B Internet gambling software and services in the United States and Europe, today provides a trading update ahead of its preliminary results for the year ended December 31, 2018 (FY 2018) and guidance for 2019.

2018 Financial Highlights
Trading for FY 2018 is expected to be ahead of market expectations with revenue between £10.5M to £11.3M versus £9.1M for FY 2017. This result was primarily driven by real money Internet gambling which increased H2 2018 revenue by more than 40% over H1 2018. High quality recurring revenues represented approximately 85% of total revenue for the period, with almost two thirds originating from the US, the Company's key geographic market.

GAN ended the period with a strong debt-free balance sheet with £5.3M in cash as at December 31, 2018. EBITDA1 losses for the year are expected to be between £1.0M and £1.5M, due to continued investment in technical development resources throughout H2 2018 to enable the successful launch of the new Internet gambling services for clients in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey in H1 2019.

2019 Outlook
The outlook remains highly positive due to continued and rapid growth in real money Internet gambling delivered for clients in both the US and European markets. The Company therefore expects the strong momentum achieved during H2 2018 to continue into FY 2019. As such, management expects mid to high double digit percentage year on year revenue growth in FY 2019 and full year positive EBITDA1, based on the current fixed cost base.

The Board does not anticipate any additional capital requirement on the current business plan and the Company is therefore fully funded as it enters FY2019.

Management Commentary
Dermot Smurfit, CEO of GAN commented:

"We are delighted with our performance in 2018, which sets us up for strong growth in our business in 2019. Our intellectual property and technical expertise put us at the forefront of the internet sports betting and casino gaming market as demonstrated by our strong client base. Our recent contract announcements and expectation for further legislation to pass in new States in the US means that 2019 is set to be a very exciting year.

"We exceeded market expectations for revenue growth in 2018, having successfully launched Internet Sports betting in New Jersey. Our successful £7.5 million fund raising has enabled us to rapidly deliver for our clients and repay £2M in short term debt. Going into 2019, we are strategically well placed to deliver profitable growth in 2019."

Further information regarding trading during the period can be found below:

New Jersey & Pennsylvania Internet Gambling
Internet sports betting has exceeded initial expectations in the first 143-day operating period (to 21 January 2019). The positive impact in trading has been reflected by the Company's reported Key Performance Indicators for Q4 2018 published on the 17th of January 2019.

GAN's second client in New Jersey, Ocean Resort Casino ("ORC"), opened its land-based casino in Atlantic City on the 28th of June 2018. The Internet casino was delivered to ORC by GAN and went live on July 10th, 2018. The growth of ORC's Internet casino has been driven by substantial innovation in both product and bonusing, resulting in ORC's out-performance with their Internet casino relative to their retail gaming market share.

In Pennsylvania, preparations for the launch of Internet sports betting and Internet casino gaming for clients substantially progressed with commercial market commencement expected in H1 2019. GAN's clients in Pennsylvania include the #1 casino operator in the State, Parx Casino and the #1 operator of Internet gambling in New Jersey, PPB's FanDuel Group.

Simulated Gaming
GAN's US-facing Simulated Gaming business continued to benefit from growth among existing major US casino operator clients of Simulated Gaming including Chickasaw Nation's WinStar World Casino and Resort in Oklahoma and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in California launched in 2017 and 2015, respectively. In Q4 2018, Simulated Gaming was launched for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, the owners of two major casino properties in Mississippi. As at December 31, 2018 GAN operated Simulated Gaming for 13 clients comprising principally of major US casinos (December 31, 2017: 13).

Overseas Internet Casino & Italy
The Overseas Internet Casino delivered to the Chickasaw Nation, which is available online at http://casino.WinStar.com, was substantially developed by GAN throughout 2018 and is designed to target selected regulated markets in Europe and the rest of the world. It was developed to deliver a unique casino gaming experience, comprising of exclusive casino slot games recognised on retail gaming floors worldwide together with an innovative bonusing program designed to incentivise visitation by Europeans to our client's US casino properties.

On September 12th, 2018 user acquisition marketing of the Overseas Internet Casino commenced through GAN Digital, the Company's Israel-based marketing services agency principally established in H1 2018. A more detailed update will be provided as part of the earnings call and calendar year 2019 outlook on March 29, 2019.

The Italian market grew rapidly in H2 2018 despite the practical implementation of the ban on the advertising of gambling in Italy which favours GAN's Italian clients as substantial operators of retail gambling premises. The Italian business performed in line with the Board's expectations for the full year 2018 and growth has continued during the seasonally strong Winter period.

Patent
The US Patent2 comprises multiple claims, principally for linking on-property rewards accounts held within casino management systems to patrons' online accounts held within an Internet gaming system, in addition to delivering a converged online-to-on-property experience for US casino patrons.

On December 31, 2018 GAN entered into a material licensing agreement, which included a non-exclusive license of GAN's Patent for a five-year term. The financial terms of the patent license are not disclosed. This Patent has now been licensed more than a dozen times by GAN to major US casino operators for the conduct of both real money Regulated Gaming and Simulated Gaming in the United States.

GAN has now placed a selected number of US casino operators on notice of GAN's Patent and associated intellectual property and anticipates concluding additional commercial licensing arrangements which shall contribute to GAN's revenue and earnings in 2019.

US Regulatory Developments
With respect to online sports betting in the US, GAN welcomed the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act 1992 ("PASPA") by the US Supreme Court on the 14th of May 2018. The reported success of the Internet sports betting market in New Jersey in H2 2018 has resulted in an increase in the speed of regulation of intra-State Internet gambling and it is believed that seven additional US States are now considering the rapid regulation of Internet gambling including Michigan, Oregon, New York, Indiana, Kansas and Louisiana3 together with Massachusetts4.

Aligned with Industry consensus5 it is GAN's belief that state authorized, intra-State online, non-sports wagering gambling is legally permissible under the Wire Act, even as construed in the Department of Justice's recent Memorandum Opinion released on January 14, 2019. GAN is in regular communication with State regulatory agencies in all jurisdictions in which it does business and goes to great lengths to ensure that it is in good standing and that it is fully compliant with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. There is no expected impact on US operations or growth plans.

London Headquarter Relocation
On Monday, December 17, 2018 GAN's UK team, including management, officially relocated to London's financial district from its previous headquarter location in Kensington. The relocation will result in a UK rent expense annual savings of £0.75M for the Company in 2019. The Company's registered office address is now Axe & Bottle Court, 70 Newcomen Street, London SE1 1YT.

Notice of Results
The Company will release its results for the year ended December 31, 2018 on March 29, 2019 when additional context on the success of Internet gambling services will be provided.

GAN: Overview
GAN is a leading business-to-business ("B2B") supplier of internet gambling software-as-a-service solutions ("SaaS") to the US land-based casino industry. The Company has developed a proprietary internet gambling enterprise software system, GameSTACK™, which it licenses principally to land-based US casino operators as a turnkey technology solution for regulated real-money internet gambling, encompassing internet gaming, internet sports gaming and virtual Simulated Gaming. The Company has also launched digital user acquisition & retention marketing in support of the Internet Casino (https://casino.winstar.com) provided by GAN's Digital Marketing Agency in Tel Aviv, Israel.

GAN is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: GAN) and on the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE: GAME).

For more information please visit www.GAN.com

References
1 Clean EBITDA is a non-GAAP Company specific measure and excludes interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, share based payment expenses and other items which the directors consider to be non-recurring and one time in nature.

2 Network Gaming System and Casino Management System Link, patent number 8,821,296 ("the Patent"), issued to GAN by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") on September 2, 2014. The Patent was subjected to an ex parte re-examination process which successfully concluded in 2017 in favour of GAN with the issuance of a certificate by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") confirming the validity of GAN's claims within the Patent.

3 Eilers & Krejcik Gaming LLC, January 10, 2019 report 'U.S. Sports Betting | 2019 Legislative Outlook'

4 Press reports on the introduction of Internet sports betting bills in Massachusetts
https://www.legalsportsreport.com/27721/massachusetts-sports-betting-bills-drop/
https://www.legalsportsreport.com/27757/massachusetts-sports-betting-bill-gov-baker/

5 American Gaming Association statement on January 18, 2019
https://www.americangaming.org/new/aga-statement-on-doj-reinterpretation-of-the-wire-act/

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Arts, LLC, ("Gaming Arts" or "the Company") an end-to-end gaming technology provider of electronic gaming machines, bingo, keno and interactive casino-wide promotions, today announced that Mike Dreitzer, President, has been named as one of '25 People to Watch' by Global Gaming Business Magazine ("GGB"), a leading trade magazine in the gaming industry.

Entering its 17th year, the '25 People to Watch' list recognizes gaming executives, regulators and influencers worldwide whose past experiences have positioned them to make major impacts and contributions to the gaming industry in 2019 and beyond.

Gaming Arts CEO and founder David Colvin said, "We are very proud that Mike has been named as one of '25 People to Watch' by GGB Magazine. Since joining Gaming Arts, Mike has been instrumental in growing the company and expanding our product offerings. The future is very bright for Gaming Arts as we enter 2019 with great momentum in the marketplace. We look forward to the significant milestones that Mike will help us accomplish on many key fronts in the months ahead."

Gaming Arts President Mike Dreitzer said, "I am delighted to have been named to this prestigious list. It has been a pleasure working with David and the entire team at Gaming Arts. Following a strong 2018 where we focused on developing and bringing new and innovative products to market, we expect great things for 2019."

With nearly 20 years of gaming manufacturing, technology and regulation experience, Dreitzer was named President of Gaming Arts in February 2018 to lead the Company in its expansion efforts in the bingo, keno and slot sectors. Under his leadership, the Company has expanded considerably and opened a new technology and innovation campus in Las Vegas last year. Moreover, Dreitzer has helped assemble a team of veteran slot developers with more than 100 combined years of experience in the slot industry.

Prior to joining Gaming Arts, Dreitzer was President of North America for Australia-based Ainsworth Game Technology. Under his tenure, the company produced more than $80 million in annual revenue.

About Gaming Arts
Gaming Arts, LLC, a privately owned and operated business headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the world leader in bingo and keno games and technology and is now entering the electronic gaming machine market with some of the world's most innovative slot games along with the world's first casino-wide interactive promotional system. Gaming Arts holds gaming licenses in approximately 80 jurisdictions, including North America, Latin America, the Pacific Rim, and South Africa. To learn more, visit http://www.gamingarts.com or call 702.818.8943. Join Gaming Arts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

LONDON – Jan. 24, 2019 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE:IGT) Wheel of Fortune® slots awarded a $1,023,743 jackpot to a lucky slot player at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nev. on December 24, 2018.

This jackpot marks the 25th million dollar-plus Wheel of Fortune jackpot awarded in 2018 with more than $38.7 million awarded in total for the year.

For more information, visit IGT.com or go to Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews or watch IGT videos on YouTube, youtube.com/igt.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Aruze Gaming (“Aruze”) is proud to announce that on of January 22nd, 2019 the company was named the Best Slots Supplier for 2018 at the Peermont Global Gaming Conference.

Riaan Swart, General Manager of Aruze Gaming Africa, states, “We are very honored to have received this prestigious accolade.”

The Peermont Group has a portfolio of 10 casino resorts in Southern Africa, with Emperors Palace as their flagship.

Swart adds, “The Peermont Group’s Casinos operate in very diverse areas, and this award speaks to the dedication of everyone at Aruze in understanding these various markets and supplying product that produces continuous results, regardless of the customer demographic of these Casinos. Our Technical and Compliance teams work tirelessly to ensure that we meet all deadline commitments that allow the Casinos to successfully roll out product, mitigating possible delays that can cause financial repercussions for the Casino’s themselves.”

“We also recognize the need to partner with the Slots professionals at the Casinos to constantly analyze cabinet and game mix and deliver a product that fits with the future needs of each Casino customer base.”

“Receiving this award is an honor and reaffirms the commitment and dedication that each employee at Aruze Gaming Africa contributes to the success of our Company. Thank you to the Peermont Group for the confidence shown in our product.”

Aruze will continue to offer World Class service and ensure that their cabinets and game themes meet the wants of all Casino customers in 2019 and beyond.

GLI to Showcase its Industry-leading iGaming, Sports Wagering, and Cybersecurity Expertise at Stand N3-210

HAARLEM, The Netherlands (24 January 2019) – With interactive gaming (iGaming) and sports wagering the hot topics at this year’s ICE 2019 gaming trade show in London, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) will have a team of locally focused iGaming, sports wagering, and cybersecurity experts at its stand N3-210 to help attendees confidently navigate the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of online, sports wagering, and interactive gaming technologies. They are eager to demonstrate the many ways regulators, operators, and suppliers can achieve success with GLI’s decades of tested, proven, and trusted global iGaming and sports wagering experience, knowledge, and capabilities.

As pioneers in interactive gaming and sports wagering testing and consultancy, GLI® Digital is everywhere iGaming and sports wagering are going. GLI Digital is trusted by iGaming regulators the world over and is approved in all regulated iGaming and sports wagering markets.

GLI’s experts will also be at ICE 2019 to demonstrate how GLI is the only lab that can take suppliers’ newest gaming innovations anywhere in the world they want them to go. GLI is strengthening its hand in EMEA by increasing staff and expanding its technical capabilities. Now with more world-class testing, assessment, and certification bandwidth throughout EMEA, GLI is better equipped than ever to help get suppliers’ gaming and lottery products over the line and into global markets with unsurpassed quality, speed, reliability, accuracy, and cost-saving efficiency.

The unrelenting threat of cyber attacks on the worldwide gaming and lottery industries has made cybersecurity a mission-critical topic at this year’s ICE show. Attendees who visit stand N3-210 will learn how GLI’s cutting-edge Cyber Security Services provides the industry’s most sophisticated and advanced cybersecurity countermeasures to help secure their operations and protect their most valuable assets 24/7.

“The global gaming and lottery industries are undergoing a period of unprecedented change and growth that is both exciting and challenging,” said Martin Britton, Managing Director of EMEA. “We look forward to sharing with this year’s ICE attendees how GLI can help operators, suppliers, and regulators overcome obstacles, maximize opportunities, and achieve success in the iGaming, sports wagering, and land-based gaming and lottery sectors. With more than 1,200 employees in 23 locations on six continents, only GLI has the unmatched global resources capable of delivering the highest levels of quality, accuracy, and rapid testing times to our valued clients and customers throughout Europe and the world.”

LONDON, U.K. – Jan. 23, 2019 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT), holder of the largest slot game feature patent portfolio in North America, announced today that it recently signed a patent cross-licensing agreement with Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (“GiG”), a global technology company that services the digital gaming industry. Under the agreement, GiG’s digital games for the U.S. can include patented features from IGT’s patent portfolio. GiG will pay undisclosed, ongoing licensing fees to IGT.

“We are pleased to have GiG join IGT’s continued game feature patent licensing effort. Expanding the number of digital gaming suppliers who leverage IGT’s leading patent portfolio can help drive industry-wide innovation that elevates the player experience across gaming channels,” said Christopher Spears, IGT Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

GiG joins a long roster of land-based, social and digital gaming suppliers who have previously entered patent cross-licensing agreements with IGT.

LAS VEGAS – January 23, 2019 – AGS (NYSE: AGS) (or the “Company”), a leading designer and supplier of electronic gaming machines, table products, and interactive solutions for the gaming industry, will showcase its obsession with providing the best platforms and game titles for online real-money and social gaming at ICE London February 5-7 in Stand N1-536 at ExCel London.

Following the Company’s June 2018 acquisition of iGaming aggregator and content provider Gameiom Technologies, AGS now offers a robust game aggregation platform, remote gaming server, and a library of more than 600 entertaining game titles from a network of third-party suppliers, and soon to launch, game content from AGS’ own in-house studios.

To deliver its high-performing games and provide an exceptional play experience, AGS partners with many of the world’s leading online operators, including 888 Holdings, Betfred, BetVictor, Coral, GVC Holdings, Ladbrokes, Rank Group, and William Hill.

At ICE, AGS will provide live demonstrations of its Axsys Games Marketplace game aggregation platform and game titles soon-to-be available from AGS, which include online versions of AGS’ proven land-performers like Golden Wins™, Jade Wins™, and Longhorn Jackpots™. AGS will also highlight its large portfolio of game titles from its partner network of third-party suppliers, which include 1x2 gaming, 2 By 2 Gaming, Ainsworth, Asylum Labs, Bulletproof Games, Gaming Realms, High 5 Games, MetaGU, Reflex Gaming, Revolver Gaming, Skillzz Gaming, Storm Gaming Technology, No Limit City, and Oryx Gaming.

The Company will showcase its Connexsys Social White-Label Casino solution, a turnkey, free-play B2C mobile app solution for land-based casinos that blends the casino brand with AGS’ library of player-favorite games to deliver a mobile gaming experience for players.

AGS President and Chief Executive Officer David Lopez said, “We’re excited about bringing our obsession for the game to ICE and welcoming online and land-based gaming operators into our stand to experience our player-proven games and our platform technologies for real-money and social gaming. Our AGS Interactive team, along with several of our senior-level executives, will be on hand at ICE to showcase our fast-growing library of high-performing online game content, including our first AGS titles which will soon be available through our Axsys Games Marketplace. We look forward to this launch, given our industry-leading game performance in the land-based market, which gives us confidence that the games will do very well in the real-money gaming space.”

 

FOR TWO DAYS, GAMING EXPERTS WILL BE

MAKING GREAT IDEAS HAPPEN.

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is gearing up for a successful future at the 2019 North American Regulators Roundtable. This annual conference provides attendees with the opportunity to participate in high-level discussions with industry thought leaders and peers.

The two-day, educational event, hosted by GLI University®, will provide you with the tools not only to better yourself but also your business and leave you inspired. Be sure to save the date and stay tuned for more details and updates on registration availability.

London & Dublin - January 17, 2019: GAN plc ("GAN" or the "Company"), an award-winning developer and supplier of enterprise-level B2B Internet gaming software, services and online gaming content in the United States, today announced the release of quarterly key performance indicators for the fourth quarter of 2018, highlighting exceptionally strong momentum with all business units of the Company (Real-Money Gaming, Simulated Gaming, Online Sports Betting) operating at record levels in Q4 2018.

Management Commentary
Dermot Smurfit, CEO of GAN commented:

"Internet Sports betting in New Jersey drove exceptional growth of Gross Operator Revenue in the last quarter of 2018 with a significant positive impact on Casino revenues from cross-selling casino games to sports gamblers."

Fourth Quarter 2018 Highlights
This Quarterly publication discloses the Active Player-Days, Average Revenue Per Active Player-Day (ARPDAU) and Gross Operator Revenue, in which GAN participates worldwide in regulated real money Internet gambling markets and Simulated Gaming™.

· Gross Operator Revenue, which comprises the sum of gross revenue from Simulated Gaming; gross gaming revenue from real money regulated Gaming; and gross sports win from real money regulated Sports betting, increased 103.9% year-over-year and 56.4% quarter-over-quarter to $41.8 million. This increase was driven by strong growth in real money regulated gambling in the US and Europe.

Existing KPIs	Q4 2017	Q1 2018	Q2 2018	Q3 2018	Q4 2018
Gross Operator Revenue	$20.5M	$23.8M	$24.0M	$26.7M	$41.8M
% Change YoY	+35.6%	+39.0%	+32.2%	+40.1%	+103.9%
% Change QoQ	+7.6%	+16.2%	+0.8%	+11.3%	+56.4%
Active Player-Days	3,066,920	3,194,907	3,133,054	3,402,065	4,618,215
% Change YoY	+50.5%	+43.4%	+20.5%	+13.5%	+50.6%
% Change QoQ	+2.3%	+4.2%	-1.9%	+8.6%	+35.7%
ARPDAU	$6.68	$7.55	$7.66	$7.85	$9.05
% Change	+5.1%	+12.9%	+2.8%	+2.5%	+15.2%

· Active Player-Days increased to 4.6 million, an increase of 50.6% year-over-year and 35.7% quarter over quarter.

· Exceptional growth experienced in New Jersey driven regulated Internet Sports betting.

Mr. Jameson Wang joined the Company on January 7, 2019 in the new role of Vice President of Analytics and Investor Relations and can be reached on jwang@GAN.com.

Winners selected based on their work ethic, accomplishments, community contributions; Nasuta is the only winner from the gaming equipment supplier space

LAS VEGAS – January 16, 2019 – AGS, (NYSE: AGS) (or the “Company”), a leading designer and supplier of electronic gaming machines, table products, and interactive solutions for the gaming industry, today announced that its Vice President of Human Resources Kim Nasuta was named among VEGAS INC.’s prestigious 2019 Women to Watch, which celebrates Southern Nevada’s most influential female professionals.

Only 13 women were selected for the prestigious 2019 ‘Women to Watch’ list out of more than 100 nominees, and Nasuta is the only winner representing the gaming equipment supplier industry. Honorees were chosen by an independent panel of judges based on their work ethic, accomplishments, and dedication to giving back to their community. Nasuta and the other award recipients will be featured in the February 7 issue of Las Vegas Weekly and honored in a celebration that evening at the Silverton Casino Hotel’s Veil Pavilion.

AGS President and Chief Executive Officer David Lopez said, “Since Kim joined AGS in early 2017, she has made so many contributions to our business, including spearheading our veteran initiatives; propelling our recruiting to hire more than 300 high-quality team members globally in two years, including staffing new game-development studios; and leading our focus on corporate culture through best-in-class benefits, community outreach, and employee engagement. We are so proud of Kim and are truly thrilled to celebrate this award with her.”

Lopez also credits Nasuta with helping to achieve two big wins for the Company; AGS was recognized in 2018 and 2017 among the ‘Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation®’ and Atlanta’s ‘Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®.

Lopez said, “Kim has really focused on the whole employee experience, from hiring to orientation to continual engagement, recognition, and rewards. Our employees see that and feel that, and it truly makes a difference with retention and recruitment. She is an energetic, passionate, and creative HR leader who inspires her team and her colleagues each and every day.”

Before joining AGS, Nasuta served as Vice President of Human Resources for the Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino. Previously, she was the Director of Human Resources for SK + G, a full-service marketing agency based in Las Vegas.

LONDON, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary IGT Global Solutions Corporation (hereinafter "IGT"), has signed a seven-year contract with the South Dakota Lottery following a competitive procurement. IGT will provide the Lottery with a wide array of products including an updated lottery central system, several of its business intelligence tools, new point-of-sale and self-service lottery terminals, ongoing maintenance, and retailer training. The contract is expected to commence on November 3, 2019 and allows for an additional eight extension years.

"IGT has been our primary lottery vendor since 2009, and with their support, we've been able to deliver more than $2.82 billion to education, developing natural resources, and providing problem gaming treatment services since 1987," said South Dakota Lottery Executive Director Norm Lingle. "We look forward to continuing our relationship with IGT to generate even more funds for these important causes in our state throughout the next seven years."

"We are pleased to work with the South Dakota Lottery to deliver our industry-leading lottery solutions which will provide the flexibility to help evolve, manage, and grow the Lottery's sales now and in the years ahead," said IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery, Jay Gendron. "These products will provide greater insight into player behavior to help the Lottery continue to deliver exciting games and content that players want."

Under the terms of the agreement, the South Dakota Lottery will receive an upgraded lottery central system that includes components of IGT's Aurora™ platform. These components, comprised of Aurora Instants Processing System, Aurora Retailer Manager, and Aurora Claims and Payments Manager, are specially designed to provide ease of use and convenience for the retailer, and actionable analytics for the Lottery to continue to meet player demands. Additional point-of-sale and self-service lottery terminals will be implemented throughout the state.

IGT will also deliver several of its BizApps, industry leading lottery applications including Retailer Wizard, Order Wizard, and Performance Wizard, which will enable the South Dakota Lottery to drive profitable growth by providing actionable insights to more efficiently manage the business and support lottery retailers. In addition, IGT will utilize the iSpeak customized training program to train the Lottery Sales Representatives on the new sales tools they will be using.

LONDON, U.K. – Jan.15, 2019 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) today announced that Luke Orchard, IGT Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance & Risk Management Officer was recently elected President of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (“AGEM”) for a two-year term effective immediately. Orchard previously held various leadership roles within AGEM and other key gaming advocacy groups, most recently as AGEM Vice President.

“Luke is an outstanding gaming and lottery leader who continues to leverage his extensive industry knowledge and influence to further AGEM’s mission of promoting the interests of gaming equipment suppliers throughout the world,” said Marcus Prater, AGEM Executive Director. “Luke has been an integral member of the AGEM leadership team for many years and we are excited the Board of Directors asked him to expand the scope of his influence as he takes on the role of AGEM President.”

“I am honored to represent AGEM and my many talented gaming industry colleagues from around the world as the organization’s President,” said Orchard. “The work that AGEM does is meaningful to the short and long-term success of the gaming industry. I look forward to collaborating with industry leaders to collectively navigate complex regulatory issues and legislative processes that can impact the gaming industry and our 167 member companies from around the world.”

What: Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and His Excellency Armando Varricchio, Ambassador of Italy to the United States, visited IGT’s Las Vegas campus on January 11 for a conversation about workforce development and the economic impact IGT brings to both these important regions.

When: Friday, January 11, 2019

Where: IGT Las Vegas

More: “IGT was proud to host Governor Sisolak and Ambassador Varricchio at our Las Vegas campus. IGT has a strong presence in both Nevada and Italy, with operating and manufacturing facilities and several thousand employees in those locations. We look forward to continuing our strong relationships with Nevada and Italy for many years to come.” – Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO North America.

Las Vegas - January 14, 2019 - Shark Trap is on the verge of several major breakthroughs that will be announced in 2019. With shufflers just weeks away from submitting to GLI for certification and patents filed for our revolutionary Baccarat and Punto Banco Security System—eliminates the need for preshuffled cards!—Shark Trap has finally forged ahead after an unfortunate delay due to a change in engineering firms.

Today, Shark Trap takes another giant step forward. We are proud to announce that we have entered into an agreement with Aces Up Gaming for the exclusive right to distribute Shark Trap’s complete line of super shufflers in the United States.

After several meetings with the principles of Aces Up Gaming, headed by their president, Charlie Drennan, we found them to be the perfect match for our shufflers and most importantly, our vision.

Aces Up Gaming brings several notable attributes and assets to the table. In addition to the obvious—licenses in virtually all US jurisdictions—they have a fierce, competitive mindset and desire to offer only the very best gaming products to the industry, an innate understanding of the industry, and an impressive suite of new games and progressive system that will compliment our shufflers.

Aces Up Gaming’s product development manager, Todd Taylor, had this to say about the partnership:

“I believe this is the most revolutionary gaming product in the last twenty years. To say it is a game-changer would be an understatement. It has the ability and capacity to be on every gaming floor in the world.”

A partnership with Aces Up Gaming is a pivotal step for Shark Trap and we are excited about joining forces and capitalizing on the synergy between our companies.

We expect the next important announcement to be GLI approval, which we anticipate to be a straightforward process, given that we’re employing the most sophisticated RNG technology ever implemented into casino shuffling machines.

Until next time, please be patient . . . Shark Trap is almost to the finish line.

Lou DeGregorio
President