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Banish those frosty winter nights with Playson’s Sunny Fruits

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Casino software developer Playson is set to warm up players with a chance of big wins as it releases its latest title, Sunny Fruits.

The third addition to Playson’s popular Funky Fruits series has hold and win mechanics, plus an exciting bonus game feature.

This 3×5 game field has 10 pay lines and boasts a fun red chilli pepper as a Wild, which substitutes all symbols except for the funky sun bonus symbol. Should six or more Bonus symbols land on the reels, players gain entry to the immersive bonus game.

During the feature round, three re-spins are guaranteed, and the value of all bonus symbols are paid out when the game finishes.

Playson’s latest release includes three in-game jackpots – Mini, Major and Grand, the last of which pays out a mammoth x1000 the total bet.

Vsevolod Lapin, Head of Product at Playson, said: “With its classic look and immersive gameplay, we’re expecting Sunny Fruits to be a big hit with all of our players.”

“Our Funky Fruits series has proved hugely popular with operators and we’re thrilled to add this new title to our burgeoning portfolio.”

 

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AGS grows slot sales strategy team with the addition of three veteran gaming executives

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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

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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

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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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