AGS is thrilled to announce that its innovative real-money online slot game, 3x Ultra Diamond, developed by AGSi—AGS’ Interactive division—has won the Top Performing New Online Slot Game award at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards. The prestigious award, presented at the February 27, 2025 ceremony at Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, recognizes the game’s exceptional success and its extraordinary impact in the rapidly evolving online gaming landscape.

3x Ultra Diamond is a high-volatility, 3×3 slot game with 9 selectable lines, offering multiple ways for players to win. Developed by AGSi’s in-house online game studio, the game allows players to increase their potential for massive payouts by adjusting their bet per line, which also scales the jackpots. The exciting features include multiple tiers of WILD symbols and dynamic watermark multipliers, which can significantly boost line wins. Jackpots are triggered when players land three WILD symbols of different tiers on a played payline—unlocking thrilling rewards. With classic symbols like Diamonds, BARs, and Sevens, combined with innovative gameplay mechanics, 3x Ultra Diamond delivers an electrifying experience that keeps players on the edge of their seats.

Since its launch, 3x Ultra Diamond has quickly become a standout title in the online gaming space. It debuted in the July 2024 Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) U.S. Online Game Performance Report, where it soared to the top, ranking #1 in both the “New Top Game Ranks – Overall” and “New Top Game Ranks – Slots” categories. It also earned a Top 5 spot in the “Top Game Ranks – Overall” category. Most recently, the game was honored as a Top Game Spotlight in the February 2025 EKG U.S. Online Game Performance Report, a testament to its enduring popularity and impressive performance.

This award marks another milestone for AGSi, further solidifying its reputation for delivering cutting-edge, in-house developed online content that push the boundaries of player engagement and entertainment.

PlayAGS, Incorporated (NYSE: AGS) (“AGS” or the “Company”), a global gaming supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products, today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”), in connection with the previously announced agreement for the Company to be acquired by affiliates of Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”) for $12.50 per share in cash (the “Proposed Transaction”).

The HSR Act waiting period expired at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on December 9, 2024, satisfying an important condition necessary for the completion of the Proposed Transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to other conditions and regulatory approvals.

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.