AGS Adds Depth To Slot Products Team

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AGS (NYSE: AGS) announced new leadership in its Slot Products team, appointing Steve Walther as Senior Director and Amy Greene as Director of Gaming Operations. Both have extensive industry experience. Walther, previously at Konami Gaming, will oversee product planning and market strategies, while Greene will manage recurring revenue and capitalize on game performance. This restructuring aims to enhance AGS's product management and market penetration, focusing on high-performing gaming products, indicating a strategic move towards growth in the gaming industry.

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• Appointment of experienced leaders Walther and Greene to enhance product management and gaming operations.
• Focus on increasing market penetration of premium participation games.
• Strategic alignment of product management with customer needs.
• Potential for optimized game performance through data analytics in recurring revenue business.

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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AGS (NYSE: AGS) (or "the Company") today announced new leadership additions to its Slot Products team, naming Steve Walther Senior Director, Slot Products, and Amy Greene Director, Gaming Operations. Both Walther and Greene are gaming industry veterans with strong track records of success.

Vice President of Slot Products Mark DeDeaux said, "We are so happy to welcome Steve and Amy to our team, and we're excited about the vast experience they bring to AGS. We will leverage Steve's leadership in product management and marketing as we continue to grow our cabinet portfolio and games library, with a focus on evolving our product management to be even more closely aligned with our customers, our sales team, and our end user, the player. Amy has a long history of success positioning and selling gaming products, along with a background in operations, finance, and accounting that will be key to getting the best performance from our installed base and strategically positioning the gaming operations side of our business for even greater success."

Walther, who will focus on managing product planning, go-to-market strategy, product roadmaps, and research and analytics, joined AGS after serving more than seven years at Konami Gaming in various product-related roles, ending his tenure as Senior Director, Marketing & Product Management.

Before that, Walther served nearly four years as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Aruze Gaming America, and seven years at Aristocrat as Head of Systems Product Office.

In her role at AGS, Greene will manage the Company's recurring revenue business, including data and analytics to optimize game performance. She will also lead initiatives to increase market penetration of AGS' new line of high-performing premium participation games and focus on efficient management of the Company's capital expenditures for its recurring revenue business. Greene joins AGS from Aristocrat Technologies, where she served nearly two years in sales leadership roles, with oversight of key territories in the western U.S. and strategic accounts. Other highlights of Greene's career include the six years she spent at Konami Gaming in various functions, including game sales, sales operations, and accounting/finance.

About AGS
AGS is a global company focused on creating a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player. Our roots are firmly planted in the Class II Native American gaming market, but our customer-centric culture and growth have helped us branch out to become a leading all-inclusive commercial gaming supplier. Powered by high-performing Class II and Class III slot products, an expansive table products portfolio, real-money gaming platforms and content, highly rated social casino solutions for operators and players, and best-in-class service, we offer an unmatched value proposition for our casino partners. Learn more at playags.com. Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

AGS Media Contacts:
Julia Boguslawski, Chief Marketing Officer
jboguslawski@PlayAGS.com

Laura Olson-Reyes, Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Communications
Lolson-reyes@PlayAGS.com

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FAQ

Who are the new leadership additions at AGS?

AGS has named Steve Walther as Senior Director of Slot Products and Amy Greene as Director of Gaming Operations.

What are Steve Walther's responsibilities at AGS?

Walther will manage product planning, market strategies, product roadmaps, and research analytics.

What will Amy Greene focus on in her role at AGS?

Greene will oversee the Company's recurring revenue business and initiatives to increase market penetration of new gaming products.

How does the new leadership impact AGS's market strategy?

The new leadership is expected to align product management more closely with customer needs and enhance AGS's gaming product offerings.

What prior experience do the new AGS leaders bring?

Both leaders have extensive backgrounds in the gaming industry, with Walther coming from Konami Gaming and Greene from Aristocrat Technologies.