AGS, a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products and services to the global gaming industry, announced the appointment of gaming veteran Marcus Fortunato as Vice President and General Manager of AGS Brazil, strengthening its strategic and long-term commitment to the Brazilian market.

“I am excited to bring over 20 years of gaming experience and knowledge of the Brazilian market to AGS fulltime. Brazil represents one of the largest untapped markets and CEO David Lopez’s vision of growth positions the Company for permanence and leadership in the region,” said Fortunato.

Fortunato has worked as a consultant and representative for AGS in Brazil for the last nine years, helping bring lottery products live for the first time in the region, and he will work with AGS Interactive (AGSi) to continue strengthening their footprint in the country. Fortunato’s experience also includes more than 20 years in the VLT instant lottery market in the United States. In Brazil, his initial focus will be strengthening existing relationships with clients while also expanding and developing new partnerships and alliances in this emerging lottery market, as well as securing table games product placement with eligible venues.

AGS has won two awards at the Eilers & Krejcik (EKG) Slot Awards, held at Palms Resort Casino on February 26. The Company was honored by industry experts with being awarded Most Improved Supplier – Core 2025 and Top Performing New Online Table Game 2025 for Blackjack Single Deck.

This is the third time in EKG Slot Awards history that AGS has won Most Improved Supplier – Core, and the second year ASG Interactive received an award in the real-money online gaming category.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by the experts for the innovation that everyone at AGS works tirelessly to deliver to our customers and players. Receiving these awards is a testament to the strength of our land-based slot content and expansive online portfolio, which now incorporates table games,” said Mark DeDeaux, Senior Vice President and GM of Slots at AGS.

Every month, AGS’ Core cabinets and slot titles appear in the Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Casino Games Report, reinforcing the strength behind the Company’s Most Improved Supplier – Core award. Their consistently high-performing products continue to stand out across the industry, earning praise from players and operators for their engaging designs, familiarity, and proven performance.

AGS entered the online table game market in 2024 with the launch of War, and after seeing strong results, AGS Interactive (AGSi) expanded the portfolio with a suite of blackjack titles, including Blackjack Single Deck, Blackjack Double Deck, and Blackjack Side Bets. The innovative addition of Blackjack Single Deck brings the excitement of AGS’ proprietary land‑based traditional felt side bets – such as InBet, Jack‑A‑Tack, Hole Card Bonus, and Trifecta Blackjack – into an online‑friendly experience. This convergence of land‑based innovation with simplified digital gameplay sets Blackjack Single Deck apart in the real‑money online table‑game category.

The EKG Slot Awards are produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming and recognize excellence in slot game development in the casino gaming industry.