LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AGS (NYSE:
AGS) (or the "Company") today announced its first game placements
in Pennsylvania at Parx
Casino® in Bensalem, a
suburb of Philadelphia. The games
went live on the Parx casino floor last week, with more games
slated to debut across the state over the next several months.
AGS Senior Vice President – Slot Products Andrew Burke said, "We
are excited about entering the robust Pennsylvania market and honored to do so at
Parx Casino®, a state-of-the-art property that attracts
players from greater Philadelphia,
the sixth largest metropolitan area in the U.S. with more than six
million residents."
For its Pennsylvania launch,
AGS debuted its industry-leading Orion Portrait, Orion
Slant, ICON™, and Big Red™ slot cabinets and an
array of its highest-performing game titles, including Fu Nan Fu
Nu™, Jade Wins™, Olympus Strikes™, Golden
Wins™, and Colossal Stars™.
Parx Casino®'s Marc
Oppenheimer, the Chief Marketing Officer of Greenwood
Gaming, the owner and operator of Parx, said, "We are honored that
AGS chose Parx Casino® as its launch partner in
Pennsylvania. We have been eager
to add AGS' entertaining games to our slot floor and offer our
players the high-volatility excitement that AGS games are
recognized for, with slot enthusiasts' favorite features, such as
progressive jackpots and free games."
Following its game debut at Parx, AGS will roll-out its games
across Pennsylvania, which
currently has 10 standalone and racetrack casinos, along with two
resort casinos. In 2018, the slot machines and table games in
Pennsylvania casinos generated a
record gross revenue total of $3.2
billion – the highest total ever in the industry's 13 years
of operation, with Parx Casino® leading the way.
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 www.playags.com.
About Parx Casino®
Parx
Casino® is owned and operated by Greenwood Racing, Inc.
and is the #1 revenue generating casino property in Pennsylvania. Parx Casino® is
conveniently located 20 minutes north of center city Philadelphia, I-95 exit 37 or PA Turnpike exit
351 (westbound), exit 352 (eastbound) on Street Road in Bensalem
Bucks County. Parx features over 200,000 square feet of gaming;
3,270 slot machines and 148 live table games; 40 poker tables; live
racing & simulcast action; Parx
Grill, an upscale signature restaurant; Foodies quick
service dining; Chickie's & Pete's Crab House and SportsBar;
Jax sports bar; Circle Bar; Bambu Noodle House; The Lucky Cheese ~
gourmet grilled cheese eatery; XLounge, luxury casino lounge and
complimentary parking for over 5,000 cars. One year ago, Parx
debuted a $50M expansion that
included the 1,500 seat live entertainment venue, Xcite Center;
Liberty Bell Gastropub, farm-to-fork inspired menu; Oliveto,
New York City style pizza and
Italian Classics; Parx Poker, new custom built private poker room.
In 2019, Parx launched sports betting and opened a massive
year-round Beer Garden to rave reviews. For more information on
Parx Casino®, visit www.parxcasino.com.
AGS Media Contacts:
Julia
Boguslawski, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice
President of Investor Relations
jboguslawski@PlayAGS.com
Laura Olson-Reyes, Vice
President of Marketing & Corporate Communications
lolson-reyes@PlayAGS.com
Parx Casino Media Contact:
Carrie Nork Minelli, Director of Advertising
& Public Relations
cnorkminelli@parxcasino.com
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