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Create an offline game for Opera GX to never get bored when your WiFi is out
We all know the horror of bad online connections. Ever lost the game due to lag? Got kicked out from a server when your WiFi went crazy? The Internet is great when it works. But what if it doesn’t?
Opera GX [NASDAQ: OPRA], the world’s first web browser built specifically for gamers, today announced a challenge for the best in-browser offline game: the Opera GX Game Jam 2021.
‘When the internet is out, some browsers get on our nerves with dinosaurs or surfing games which only reminds gamers that without the internet we’re back to the stone age and can’t surf the web. We created the Opera GX Game Jam to call on all artists and creative gamers to make the offline experience fun,’ said Maciej Kocemba, Product Director of Opera GX.
The Opera GX Game Jam competition will give one winner the unique opportunity for their game to be played by millions in the Opera GX offline page. The top three artists will also win cash prizes of $3k, $7k and $10K. The winning game will gain the prestige of becoming the first playable game to ever feature in Opera GX, helping to entertain gamers during those rare offline moments that would otherwise make them cry.
The GX Game Jam is being hosted with GameMaker Studio 2 – the world’s leading 2D game development engine, and in collaboration with Game Jolt, one of the largest communities for games and the people who make and play them.
The best game will receive expert development support from the GameMaker team, before being unleashed within the Opera GX desktop browser. Once completed, it will also be promoted to Opera GX’s millions of users through the browser’s GX Corner and across the social accounts of Opera GX, GameMaker Studio 2 and Game Jolt.
The Opera GX Game Jam will be open for submissions starting on the 29th of July, when the theme for the event will be revealed.
The expert jury includes:
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Maciej Kocemba (Opera GX Product Director)
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Russell Kay (GameMaker Studio 2 CTO)
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Yaprak DeCarmine (Game Jolt co-founder and CEO)
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GameMaker game creators:
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Johan Vinet (Canari Games – LUNARK),
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David Galindo (AKA chubigans – Cook, Serve Delicious!)
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dietzribi (Toodee and Topdee)
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Artists and game creators can register their interest, receive a free GameMaker Studio 2 licence for the duration of the jam, and read the terms and conditions by visiting this LINK.
“GameMaker Studio 2 is the perfect engine for Game Jams, as it allows anyone to convert creative ideas into playable games quickly. Whether using the intuitive no-code/low-code Drag and Drop system or it’s powerful GameMaker Language (GML), anyone can use GameMaker to take part in the Opera GX Game Jam 2021,” commented Russell Kay, CTO for GameMaker Studio 2. “It’s imagination that counts most, so get involved!”
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AGS grows slot sales strategy team with the addition of three veteran gaming executives
AGS, a leading supplier renowned for delivering high-performing slots, table games, and interactive products and services to the global gaming industry, announced three key appointments that will strengthen AGS’ commercial slot sales strategy, operations and enterprise client development.
John McColl has been appointed Senior Director of Slot Sales Strategy.
Mark Morton will serve as Vice President of Slot Sales Strategy, and Loren Rosenberg has taken on the role as Vice President of Commercial Slot Strategy & Operations.
“These hires represent a significant step forward in building a best-in-class commercial organization,” said Jackosn Floyd, Vice President of Slots at AGS.
“John, Mark, and Loren have each demonstrated an ability to translate strategy into measurable results, and their leadership will help the team sharpen our focus on performance, efficiency, and delivering greater value across our slot portfolio.”
John McColl will lead sales strategy and commercial opportunity, focusing on expanding market share and driving revenue growth, while building a data-driven approach to cover AGS’ total addressable market (TAM) to identify and capture new opportunities.
With a career spanning more than 30 years across casino operations, gaming technology, entrepreneurship, and enterprise B2B sales in the North American gaming industry .
Including roles at Gaming Analytics, Scientific Games / Bally Technologies, and Harrah’s Entertainment – McColl brings extensive experience leading national sales strategy and enterprise client development across commercial and tribal casino operators.
He was working closely as well with operators to optimize slot floor performance and product placement.
Mark Morton brings his three decades of experience across the global gaming industry to his new role of Vice President of Sales Strategy at AGS.
His track record of driving revenue growth, structuring high-value partnerships, and building scalable, performance-driven sales organizations will enhance AGS’ commitment to evolving its commercial model to better align with operator needs and accelerate long-term value creation.
Morton will focus on customer synergy and strategic alignment, streamlining the internal sales process, and expanding enterprise sales opportunities.
Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President at Marker Trax and Koin, where he led commercial strategy, pricing, and enterprise contract execution with leading operators including Boyd Gaming, Golden Entertainment, and Penn National.
Loren Rosenberg will serve as Vice President of Commercial Strategy & Operations at AGS, where he will be focused on maximizing the value of the company’s product portfolio and supporting its continued commercial expansion.
Rosenberg brings nearly 20 years of experience across the gaming industry, spanning product, commercial, and enterprise strategy roles.
His background includes work across land-based, digital, and social gaming, with a focus on bringing teams together, aligning clear priorities, and turning strategy into results.
Before joining AGS, Loren held senior leadership roles at Aristocrat and Everi, where he led global product and development teams while overseeing portfolio strategy through periods of meaningful growth and transformation.
He began his career at WMS, later acquired by Scientific Games, and held a range of roles across operations, strategy, and commercial functions.
For more information, visit newsroom.playags.com.
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Scientific Games CFO Nick Negro to depart May 15; Ray Anderson named interim
Anderson has served as interim CFO since May 4 as Scientific Games begins a search for a permanent finance chief.
Scientific Games said May 12 that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will leave the company on May 15, ending a three-year tenure. The company said Negro is departing for an opportunity based in Chicago to be closer to family.
Scientific Games has appointed Ray Anderson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, while it searches for a permanent CFO.
“Nick has been a strong member of our leadership team and an advocate for the potential of Scientific Games,” said Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer for Scientific Games. “During his time with the company, he significantly strengthened our financial and procurement organizations and helped position Scientific Games for continued growth. We thank Nick for his contributions and wish him all the best.”
Anderson is a CPA with more than 30 years of global experience, including senior roles at KPMG across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as a Global Lead Partner advising Fortune 500 companies on audit, capital markets and regulatory strategy, and previously led KPMG’s Pacific Southwest audit practice for six years.
“Ray is a highly respected finance leader with extensive global experience advising large, complex organizations,” said McHugh. “We are confident in his ability to support the business and our Finance organization during this transition.”
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Scientific Games Announces CFO Transition
Scientific Games announced today that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will be leaving the company on May 15 after three years of success in the role leading the company through three years of growth.
Negro is departing for an opportunity based in Chicago that allows him to be closer to family.
To ensure continuity during the transition, Scientific Games has appointed Ray Anderson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, as the company begins the search for a permanent CFO.
“Nick has been a strong member of our leadership team and an advocate for the potential of Scientific Games,” said Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer for Scientific Games. “During his time with the company, he significantly strengthened our financial and procurement organizations and helped position Scientific Games for continued growth. We thank Nick for his contributions and wish him all the best.”
Anderson is a seasoned finance leader and CPA with more than 30 years of global experience, including senior leadership roles at KPMG across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as a Global Lead Partner, advising Fortune 500 companies on audit, capital markets and regulatory strategy, and working closely with boards and executive teams. Immediately prior to this role, he led KPMG’s Pacific Southwest audit practice for six years.
“Ray is a highly respected finance leader with extensive global experience advising large, complex organizations,” said McHugh. “We are confident in his ability to support the business and our Finance organization during this transition.”
Serving 150 lotteries in 50 countries, Scientific Games is the world’s largest lottery games company, fastest growing lottery systems provider and a leading provider of digital lottery solutions.
© 2026 Scientific Games, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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